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Renewable Energy News explores the integration of clean energy solutions within agriculture, highlighting innovations that make farming more sustainable and energy-efficient.

From solar-powered irrigation systems and wind-driven equipment to bioenergy from agricultural waste, this category covers technologies and practices that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote carbon-neutral farming. Discover the latest in renewable energy initiatives designed to power farms, improve resource efficiency, and reduce emissions.

Stay updated on projects, policies, and investments driving the adoption of renewable energy in agriculture for a greener, more resilient future in food production.

Sol Systems, a national clean energy developer and independent power producer, has announced the financial close of its 123MW-ac Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio will now advance into construction across Knox, Tazewell and Peoria Counties, marking another step in Sol Systems' growth as an owner and operator of utility-scale clean energy infrastructure. The Peoria Solar Portfolio is expected to generate approximately 280,000 MWh of electricity in its first year of operation, enough to power the equivalent of more than 25,000 average U.S. households annually. The projects span over 900 acres and are expected to contribute to Illinois' growing clean energy economy through long-term tax revenues, construction employment and community investment.

Sol Systems Closes Financing on 123MW Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois

Sol Systems, a national clean energy developer and independent power producer, has announced the financial close of its 123MW-ac Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio will now advance into construction across Knox, Tazewell and Peoria Counties, marking another step in Sol Systems' growth as an owner and operator of utility-scale clean energy infrastructure. The

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Gevo sells Agri-Energy for $7 million, enabling A.E. Innovation to restart ethanol production and innovate at Luverne.

Gevo Raises 2026 Outlook on Carbon Credit Sales and Ethanol Expansion

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a company focused on renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management, has updated investors on its progress against 2026 business objectives, saying results are tracking ahead of plan. The company said execution against its growth initiatives could meaningfully improve its non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, potentially more than doubling its previous 2026 estimates, as

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Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries received funds from the sale of $18 million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits, generating about $14.5 million in net cash proceeds after transaction costs.

Aemetis Sells $18 Million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credits

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries received funds from the sale of $18 million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits, generating about $14.5 million in net cash proceeds after transaction costs.

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Quinbrook announced the final close of its second UK-focused Fund, raising GBP 587M in investor commitments, above its GBP 500M target

Quinbrook Closes £587 Million Renewables Impact Fund for UK and Ireland

Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused on infrastructure for the energy and digital transitions, announced the final close of its second UK-focused Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund (QRIF II). Quinbrook raised GBP 587 million of investor commitments for the fund, exceeding its GBP 500 million target. QRIF II is Quinbrook's fifth managed fund and builds on

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Montana Renewables and World Energy signed a three-year agreement to deliver more than 70 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Montana Renewables Supplies SAF for Gulfstream Low Emissions Testing

Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided its MaxSAF sustainable aviation fuel for the test, while Washington State University performed fuel property characterization in preparation for the flight.

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Quaise Energy, a developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, announced the first close of its Series B financing, raising $134 million, with additional equity and debt capital expected to close soon. The round was led by Prelude Ventures, with strategic investment from JERA and Idemitsu, two of Japan's largest energy companies. Nearly all existing investors, including Safar Partners, took part in the round, bringing Quaise's total funding raised to date to $230 million.

Quaise Energy Closes $134 Million Series B Financing for Superhot Geothermal Drilling

Quaise Energy, a developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, announced the first close of its Series B financing, raising $134 million, with additional equity and debt capital expected to close soon. The round was led by Prelude Ventures, with strategic investment from JERA and Idemitsu, two of Japan's largest energy companies. Nearly all existing investors,

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Anaergia, through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., will supply proprietary technology to a recycling facility near Bilbao, Spain.

Anaergia Signs Contract for Anaerobic Digestion Facility at Goodness Grown Farm in Australia

Anaergia Inc. (TSX: ANRG; OTCQX: ANRGF), through its subsidiary Anaergia Australia Pty Ltd., has entered into a contract with RF Corval Pty Ltd. to deliver proprietary technology and equipment for an advanced anaerobic digestion facility at the Goodness Grown farm production site in Tongala, Australia.

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Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced that the 50-megawatt Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) project in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, has reached final investment decision, moving the project into execution and advancing delivery of Plug's GenEco Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. The project is being developed by Orica, a mining and infrastructure company operating in more than 100 countries.

Plug Power’s Electrolyzers Advance as Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub Reaches Final Investment Decision

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced that the 50-megawatt Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) project in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, has reached final investment decision, moving the project into execution and advancing delivery of Plug's GenEco Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. The project is being developed by Orica, a mining and infrastructure company operating

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Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with the Lufthansa Group as part of its strategy to cut the climate impact of business travel. The jointly agreed volume of roughly 1,600 metric tonnes of SAF is expected to save around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO2 — equivalent to the emissions from about 520 flights between Frankfurt and London on an Airbus A320neo. The deal builds on a broader partnership between the two companies, which has included Deutsche Bank issuing the Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card since October 2025.

Lufthansa Group Secures SAF Deal With Deutsche Bank to Cut Business Travel Emissions

Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with the Lufthansa Group as part of its strategy to cut the climate impact of business travel. The jointly agreed volume of roughly 1,600 metric tonnes of SAF is expected to save around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO2 — equivalent to the emissions from

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GranBio has developed biomass technology that converts forestry residues and construction debris into lower-carbon fuels aimed at hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation and long-haul trucking. The company is working with materials including leftover branches from logging operations, crop stalks, and construction debris such as discarded pallets and plywood — materials that are abundant across the United States and often end up in landfills or contribute to wildfire risk.

GranBio Turns Forest and Construction Waste Into Lower-Carbon Fuel With Amazon Backing

GranBio has developed biomass technology that converts forestry residues and construction debris into lower-carbon fuels aimed at hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation and long-haul trucking. The company is working with materials including leftover branches from logging operations, crop stalks, and construction debris such as discarded pallets and plywood — materials that are abundant across the

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