Arthur Ancelin

Sojitz develops 44 MW solar plant in Wakayama without public support

Sojitz plans to deliver a 44.2 MWDC solar plant in Wakayama by December 2027, funded outside the feed-in tariff scheme and aimed at direct power sale contracts.

US imposes 50% tariffs on Indian solar modules, disrupting export flows

US tariff measures shake up Indian solar module exports, exposing the industry to structural overcapacity risks and forcing New Delhi to redirect its industrial strategy.

SolarX secures €15mn in debt from Afrigreen for C&I projects in West Africa

SolarX secures €15mn in senior debt from Afrigreen to refinance solar commercial assets in four francophone countries, consolidating Franco-European financial presence in a strategic and growing market.
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STMicroelectronics signs 15-year solar power deal with TSE in France

STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year agreement with solar producer TSE to supply 780 GWh of electricity to its French sites starting in 2027.

Pakistan forecasts solar surplus on grid in key industrial areas by 2026

The rise of residential solar in Pakistan could push some industrial regions into net-negative grid demand as early as next year, prompting a revision of tariffs and liquefied natural gas import contracts.

Floating solar market to hit $84.9mn by 2032 driven by Asia and Europe

Global floating solar capacity exceeded 1.8 GW in 2024, driven by utility-scale projects in China, India, Japan and Europe, with sustained growth expected through 2032.
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Cypress Creek secures financing for 505 MW solar project in Texas

Cypress Creek Renewables begins construction of the Hanson Solar project in Texas, backed by structured financing combining debt and equity, to support the ERCOT grid and supply Meta’s operations.

India’s solar industry enters critical phase of forced consolidation

Facing massive overcapacity, US tariff pressures and rapid technological change, India's solar module sector is preparing for major industrial restructuring dominated by a few integrated groups.

Econergy connects 52MW solar park in Poland under contract with Apple

Econergy has connected its 52MW solar project in Resko, Poland, to the grid, supported by a 19-year virtual power purchase agreement signed with Apple.
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Green Growth and K2 convert a FIT solar plant to FIP with storage

Green Growth and K2 Holdings begin converting a solar park to an FIP scheme, including battery installation, to improve profitability in a region heavily affected by production curtailment.

Arevon launches $200mn solar plant construction in Illinois

Arevon Energy has initiated construction of its first utility-scale solar project in Illinois, with a 124-megawatt capacity and $200mn in private investment to support U.S. energy demand.

Neoen divests 760 MW of operational assets to Plenitude in France

French renewable energy producer Neoen has signed an agreement with Plenitude to sell 52 assets totalling 760 MW of capacity on the French market.
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France: the government launches an observatory to monitor 1,600 agrivoltaic projects

A national tool led by ADEME lists agrivoltaic installations across France to support their regulatory oversight, as the sector sees rapid growth following the 2023 law.

VALOREM commits 500 hours of job inclusion on its solar park in Aveyron

The construction site of the future photovoltaic park in La Couvertoirade plans to hire four people in job inclusion, as part of a partnership between VALOREM and the Union Départementale des Structures d’Insertion par l’Activité Économique de l’Aveyron.

Abraxas begins Solar City works, Maldives’ first special economic zone project

Abraxas Power Corp. has launched land reclamation operations for Solar City, a 100-megawatt floating solar project in the Maldives, following environmental approval. The total zone investment exceeds USD187mn.
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Astronergy and Alfa Solar invest $200mn in solar plant in Turkey

Alfa Solar and Astronergy Europe are partnering to build an integrated solar wafer and cell facility with 2.5 GW capacity in Balıkesir’s organised industrial zone.

Global renewable energy investment growth slows to 7.3% in 2024

Despite reaching a record $807bn in 2024, renewable energy investment growth slowed sharply, with funding heavily concentrated in advanced economies and China.

Newheat equips Corrèze greenhouse with 7,000 m² of solar thermal collectors

French renewable heat provider Newheat has inaugurated the largest agricultural solar thermal plant in the country, supplying the Les Tomates d’Auïtou site with 5,400 MWh annually.
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First Solar invests $330mn in new solar factory in South Carolina

First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.

Ecopetrol acquires 0.6 GW solar portfolio from Statkraft for $157.5mn

Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.