5N Plus announces the extension of its supply agreement with First Solar, including a 33% increase in cadmium telluride volumes by 2026 and the delivery of new essential materials for photovoltaic production.
Scatec has finalised the financing for its 142 megawatt solar project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, marking a new milestone for the Norwegian company in the South American market.
Fortistar and Epic Star Energy take control of a group of strategic renewable assets, including a solar power plant in Kauai, marking a major milestone for Hawaii's energy development.
According to Wood Mackenzie, the end of the tax credit in the United States could lead to a 46% drop in new residential solar installations by 2030, despite strong long-term market potential.
Audax Renovables commits EUR17mn to a 21.88 MWp solar plant in Navalmoral de la Mata, targeting annual output of 42 GWh, backed by structured financing from the European Investment Bank.
Solarcentury commissions 25 MWp at Mailo, Zambia, connecting for the first time a merchant solar plant to the Southern African Power Pool and begins construction of the next phase.
Solarise Africa secures $3.3mn in financing from Mergence Investment Managers to accelerate the deployment of solar systems for the commercial and industrial sector in Africa.
First Solar anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.
GoldenPeaks Capital commissions two large-scale photovoltaic plants in Hungary, strengthening the integration of independent solar generation and the electricity supply on the national market.
Emerge has signed a twenty-year contract with Misk City for the supply of solar electricity through a 621 kWp photovoltaic plant, supporting the site’s environmental certification and urban transformation.
SANY begins construction of a 10 MW solar power plant in Zimbabwe, the first African project integrating engineering, procurement and financing, while continuing its expansion in microgrids and hybrid solutions across the continent.
Stem deploys a grid optimisation solution for the Camino solar site, with a capacity of 57 MW, in California, meeting IEEE 2800 standards and targeting operational reliability and market performance.
Green Hybrid Power secures initial $4.4mn financing to launch a 1 GW floating solar power plant in Zimbabwe, aiming to supply 500 MW to industry under a twenty-year contract.
Loblaw Group will deploy a 7.5 MW photovoltaic installation on the roof of its East Gwillimbury distribution centre, generating up to 25% of the site’s annual electricity and marking a new step for the Canadian logistics sector.
Savion, a Shell subsidiary, transfers majority ownership of five solar projects to Tango Holdings, 80% owned by Ares, to optimise the U.S. renewable electricity production portfolio and improve the profitability of the oil group’s investments.
Investment fund KKR is committing $335mn in a strategic partnership with CleanPeak Energy to accelerate the rollout of solar, storage and microgrid solutions aimed at Australian businesses.
Bluebird Solar is initiating a significant investment plan in Greater Noida to increase its production capacity to 2.5 GW and integrate automated lines powered by artificial intelligence.
TotalEnergies ENEOS has commissioned a 680-kilowatt photovoltaic facility at TechnipFMC’s Johor Bahru site, supplying 20% of the factory’s energy needs under an 18-year power purchase agreement.
Voltalia has been selected for the construction of two photovoltaic plants in Ireland, totalling 92.9 megawatts, further strengthening its presence in the country’s solar infrastructure market.
The latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms the cost superiority of renewables, but highlights persistent challenges for grid integration and access to financing in emerging markets.
The National Solar Energy Federation, launched on 21 June and formalised on 14 July, brings together installers, equipment suppliers and financiers to defend photovoltaics against political criticism as Paris prepares a new energy roadmap.
A $60mn subordinated loan will speed delivery of equipment for a 223 MWp solar-storage plant serving the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, deepening the financial partnership between CrossBoundary Energy and Standard Bank South Africa.
New York developer DESRI, together with utility El Paso Electric, starts construction of the 150 MWac Santa Teresa solar complex and its 600 MWh storage system, financed by an international banking consortium.
Renewable developer Geronimo Power begins construction of the 250 MW Portage Solar park, expected to generate more than $100 mn in cumulative economic impact in Wisconsin, according to a news release issued on July 15 by PR Newswire.
African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) provides a liquidity guarantee to the Sokodé solar project, facilitating private financing for a 62 MW plant dedicated to Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo.
Three major players commit to developing five solar plants and two wind farms, with commissioning scheduled between 2027 and 2028 as part of Saudi Arabia’s national programme.
SAEL Industries will invest $954mn in a solar factory in Greater Noida, boosting Indian manufacturing capacity and supporting the national strategy to localise photovoltaic component production.
Global photovoltaic inverter shipments increased by 10% in 2024, driven by the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for nearly seven out of ten shipments, while China consolidates its influence on the sector.
Arctech Brazil has received FINAME certification from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development, making financing more accessible for its solar trackers and consolidating its role in the Latin American solar market.
MN8 Energy completes a $575mn secured bond issue led by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking to refinance project debt and support the development of a diversified solar portfolio in the United States.
Solargik strengthens its presence in Italy with 85 MW of photovoltaic projects, including partnerships with Revalue and Free Ingegneria, to deploy systems on steep and agricultural land previously considered unexploitable.
EDF power solutions commissions two new photovoltaic plants in Moselle, together representing a capacity of 72 MWp, capable of annually supplying electricity equivalent to 36,000 inhabitants, or 30% of the population of Metz.
Solar energy reached a record share of 22.1% in the European electricity mix in June 2025, becoming for the first time the main source of electricity in the European Union, according to a report by think tank Ember.
Abraxas Power Corp. receives unprecedented authorisation from Maldivian authorities to develop a 100 MW solar project within a new special economic zone, targeting energy security and national climate objectives.
GreenYellow and Meaders Feeds Ltd finalise a second 1.8 MWp solar project under the Carbon Neutral Industrial Sector Scheme aimed at decarbonising the Mauritian industrial sector.
The Lime Kiln project, developed by Chaberton Energy and Pivot Energy, will provide renewable energy to 500 homes and businesses in Maryland, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
MPC Energy Solutions has signed an agreement to sell its stake in the Planeta Rica solar project in Colombia. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.
EDF power solutions has commissioned the Aéroparc photovoltaic plant, with a capacity of 42.2 MWp, in the Territoire de Belfort, making a significant contribution to the region's energy transition.
The overproduction of solar energy in Europe is causing a drop in captured prices, undermining the profitability of producers. In Germany, Spain, and France, capture prices are at record lows, with profound economic consequences.
Altarea Energies Renouvelables has started work on its first ground-mounted photovoltaic plant in Caudecoste, marking a new milestone in its development. The 7 MWc plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
