Peabody Energy and renewable energy group RWE have teamed up to advance renewable energy projects, namely solar and energy storage, at reclaimed mining land in Indiana and Illinois. The partnership’s projects will have the capacity of more than 5.5 gigawatts and will have the potential energy production to power 850,000 homes. “This innovative global partnership brings together RWE’s expertise in…
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Kohler Energy now Rehlko
Century-plus-year-old Kohler Energy has officially rebranded under a new corporate name, Rehlko. Under the rebranding, announced September 17, Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The company became a stand-alone entity in May 2024 when Platinum Equity completed a transaction with Kohler Company to establish then-Kohler Energy as a standalone business. Platinum Equity is the majority owner of Rehlko…
Read MoreRio Tinto Kennecott adds solar plant
Rio Tinto has wrapped up construction of a new 5-megawatt solar power plant that will run its Kennecott copper mine outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The 12,800-solar-panel plan will serve as a pilot project, with its ultimate goal being to expand the mine’s solar energy supply. Commissioning is scheduled in the coming weeks, and Rio Tinto said the addition will…
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