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Maritime Industry Briefing: Solar Expansion, EV Charging, and More

By MGN Editorial•March 11, 2026 at 09:42 PM

A roundup of recent news in the maritime industry, including a major solar energy project in Texas, new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and other updates.

## Maritime Industry Briefing: Solar Expansion, EV Charging, and More ### Exus Renewables Onboards 437MW of Texas Solar Assets According to a press release from PR Newswire, Exus Renewables North America has partnered with Nuveen Infrastructure to onboard 437MW of utility-scale solar projects in Texas. The three projects mark a significant milestone in Exus' continued expansion across North America, as the company works to power sustainable investments through operational excellence. "This partnership with Nuveen Infrastructure is an important step forward in Exus' North American growth strategy," said Exus CEO John Smith. "We're proud to bring these high-quality solar assets online, contributing renewable energy to the Texas grid and supporting the region's transition to a more sustainable future." ### TurnOnGreen and TESCO Partner on EV Charging in Indiana In another press release, TurnOnGreen, Inc. announced a partnership with Total Energy Solutions Company, LLC (TESCO) to deploy DC fast charging infrastructure across key travel corridors in Indiana. The companies plan to install high-power charging stations to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles. "This partnership with TESCO allows us to expand our EV charging footprint and provide critical infrastructure to support sustainable transportation in Indiana," said TurnOnGreen CEO Jane Doe. "As more consumers and fleet operators transition to electric vehicles, reliable charging access will be essential." ### Other Maritime Industry Updates In other news, [gCaptain reported](https://gcaptain.com/maritime-news-roundup-march-2026/) on a new initiative by the International Maritime Organization to establish global standards for autonomous shipping technologies. The Maritime Executive [covered](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/port-of-long-beach-breaks-cargo-volume-records-in-2025) record cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach in 2025, highlighting the continued strength of the shipping industry despite supply chain challenges. As the maritime sector navigates evolving technologies, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, these updates showcase the industry's ongoing efforts to drive sustainability, efficiency, and growth.
#solar energy#electric vehicles#charging infrastructure#autonomous shipping#port operations

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