Renewable Energy Developments and Partnerships: Highlights from June 13, 2025

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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 13, 2025)

This week’s renewable energy news includes an exciting partnership between RWE and tech giant Amazon.

On June 12, RWE announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital transformation while supplying clean energy to Amazon. The strategic framework agreement will see AWS provide cloud services that support RWE’s digital initiatives, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. In exchange, RWE will deliver electricity from its wind and solar facilities to Amazon. Some of these facilities are already operational, while others are still under construction.

Ulf Kerstin, Chief Commercial Officer of RWE Supply & Trading, described the AWS agreement as a significant milestone in their commitment to powering modern infrastructure with clean energy. This partnership builds on their existing relationship, which includes seven power purchase agreements totaling 1.1 gigawatts (GW) in the U.S.

Howard Gefen, General Manager for Energy and Utilities at AWS, stated, “Using advanced capabilities like artificial intelligence and analytics, we’ll help RWE accelerate their digital transformation, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational performance throughout their energy business.” The collaboration aims to strengthen ties to RWE’s AI Research Laboratory in Seattle, focusing on developing advanced AI forecasting models.

### Biofuels

Chevron Opens New Tech Center Focused on Low-Carbon Fuels

Chevron Corp. has launched a technology center in Ames, Iowa, dedicated to developing lower carbon fuels technology, as announced on June 10. The Ames Technology Center, spanning 45,000 square feet, is located at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group’s campus. Jim Gable, Vice President of Innovation and President of Technology Ventures at Chevron, stated, “The capabilities we advance here will be applied to other parts of Chevron in the renewable energy space and could be deployed at some of our biorefineries across the globe.”

Chevron is working on new catalytic technologies and partnering to develop lower carbon feedstocks, utilizing its expertise to scale products like biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas.

US EPA Proposes Higher Biofuel Blending Volumes Through 2027

On June 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed increasing biofuel blending volumes for oil refiners over the next two years, driven by a rise in biomass-based diesel mandates. The proposal suggests total biofuel blending volumes of 24.02 billion gallons in 2026 and 24.46 billion gallons in 2027, up from 22.33 billion gallons in 2025. The EPA forecasts that the biomass-based diesel quota for 2026 will lead to the blending of 5.61 billion gallons.

### Energy Storage

Agilitas Energy Commissions Battery Energy Storage System in Houston

Agilitas Energy has commissioned a nearly 10-megawatt (MW)/22.4-megawatt hour (MWh) battery energy storage system in Houston to support the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. CEO Barrett Bilotta emphasized the project’s potential impact on grid reliability and the company’s commitment to national expansion.

### Geothermal

XGS Energy, Meta Team Up for 150-MW Geothermal Project in NM

On June 12, Meta Platforms and geothermal company XGS Energy announced plans for a 150-MW geothermal project in New Mexico. This project, set to operate by 2030, will support Meta’s data center operations. Urvi Parekh, Global Head of Energy at Meta, highlighted the importance of geothermal energy in advancing AI technologies.

### Hydrogen

Quest One, MasTec Form Green Hydrogen Production Partnership

Quest One and MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure have signed a memorandum of understanding to optimize large-scale electrolysis project construction, aiming to accelerate green hydrogen development in North America.

### Solar

Geronimo Adds Solar Power in Ohio With Two Projects

Geronimo Power has commenced operations at two new solar projects in Ohio, contributing an additional 167.5 MW to the grid. CEO Blake Nixon noted that this expansion will have a projected economic impact of over $160 million across the state.

Avangrid Turns On Camino Solar Project in California

Avangrid’s 57-MW Camino solar project in Kern County, California, has officially begun operations. The project consists of 105,000 solar panels and is part of Avangrid’s commitment to providing energy solutions and supporting economic growth.

DESRI Begins Construction on 205-MW Solar, Storage Project in Arizona

On June 11, DESRI announced the start of construction on the Catclaw Solar and Storage project in Buckeye, Arizona. The 205-MW project includes a 1,000 MWh storage system and is expected to begin operations in 2026.

Sunnova Files for Bankruptcy on Residential Solar Woes

Sunnova Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 9 due to increasing debt and declining demand in the residential solar market. The company is selling certain assets as it navigates through this process.

Atlantic Shores Closes Curtain on 1.5-GW Offshore Wind Farm

On June 9, Atlantic Shores announced it would cease its 1.5-GW offshore wind project in New Jersey. This decision follows regulatory challenges and changes stemming from the previous administration’s policies.

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This article reflects the recent developments in renewable energy and highlights the ongoing transition towards cleaner energy sources.