Charlotte Martigne-Singla

New solar installations rose 64% year-on-year, driven by China, which accounted for more than two-thirds of global deployed capacity.
Virya Energy invests EUR2mn in a photovoltaic plant at the Oncopole park-and-ride in Toulouse, marking a 30-year partnership with Tisséo to strengthen the city’s energy self-consumption.

ACWA Power commits to study 2,500 MW of energy projects in Syria

ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the Syrian Ministry of Energy to assess up to 2,500 MW of solar, wind and storage projects, along with a technical audit of the national grid and existing infrastructure.
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GreenYellow is installing several photovoltaic plants and an energy storage system on Altarea's logistics platforms in Bollène and Puceul, through a 30-year PPA contract fully financed by the company.
Ascent Solar Technologies has signed an agreement with Star Catcher Industries to enhance in-orbit power generation by combining lightweight photovoltaic technology with wireless energy transmission.

NextWave equips 529 MW of Cenergy solar projects with its PVPulse platform

NextWave Energy Monitoring integrated 529 megawatts of Cenergy solar projects into its PVPulse platform, including the largest 300 MW photovoltaic plant equipped with its monitoring system.
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Solar panel imports into Africa reached 15,032 MW in one year, setting a record and marking an expansion beyond South Africa, according to the energy research organisation Ember.
Ferrovial will launch a 250 MW solar plant in Texas for $355mn, expanding its US energy portfolio and creating around 300 jobs during the construction phase.

Philippines connect their first 4.99 MW floating solar power plant

The 4.99 MW floating solar power plant in Cebu supplies the Carmen Copper mining site, covering about 10% of its energy needs, with connection to the national grid now effective.
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Four photovoltaic plants totaling 50 MW will be built in Benin by Axian Energy and Sika Capital to strengthen the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix.
Developer Qair secures a loan from the Facility for Energy Inclusion to build a 5.8 MWp floating photovoltaic solar plant in Providence Lagoon, the first utility-scale project of its kind in Seychelles.

Shikun & Binui commissions a 71 MW solar power plant in Romania

Israeli group Shikun & Binui begins commercial operation of its first photovoltaic park in Romania, a 71 MW facility located in Satu Mare County.
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Canadian Solar reported a gross margin of 29.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding expectations despite a net loss, amid delayed project sales and asset impairments.
Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.

Solar will dominate more than half of the new power capacity planned in the United States in 2025

According to the Energy Information Administration, solar will represent the leading source of new U.S. power capacity this year.
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Two 13 MW solar facilities have been completed at the Fort Polk military site in Louisiana by Onyx Renewables and Corvias as part of a partnership to secure the site’s long-term energy supply.
Photon Energy Group reports quarterly revenue growth driven by solar technology trading, while profitability falls due to a weaker capacity market.

RWE secures two solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia through a federal tender

Two photovoltaic projects led by RWE were selected in a federal tender, with commissioning scheduled by the end of 2026, subject to permits.
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The public utility Eskom launches a tender to sell long-term solar electricity via PPAs, directly targeting industrial players amid continued pressure on national energy security.
The Norwegian group Scatec strengthens its position in emerging markets with a marked increase in revenue and its portfolio of projects under construction.
The next-generation solar cell market will grow by 15.73% annually by 2031, driven by diversified uses in residential, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
Spruce Power Holding Corporation signs a multi-year contract to sell its Solar Renewable Energy Credits in New Jersey, generating about $10 mn in hedged revenues until 2029 with a Fortune Global 50 energy sector buyer.

Belectric commissions a 96.7 MW solar power plant in Germany

Belectric, part of the Elevion Group, has inaugurated its largest photovoltaic park in Bavaria, generating around 105 GWh per year, with operations and maintenance to be handled in-house.
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Exus Renewables has secured financing for its 130MW Cibele solar plant in Portugal, with MUFG EMEA acting as sole lead arranger and exclusive financial partner.
D3Energy has begun construction on a 6 MW floating solar system in Monroeville, designed to supply the local grid and become the largest floating installation in Ohio.

Infinity Power secures two 80 MW solar concessions in Côte d’Ivoire

Infinity Power and the Ivorian government have signed two concession agreements for photovoltaic plants totalling 80 MW, under the World Bank’s Scaling Solar programme.
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Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a financing deal with Security Bank to complete a 125 MWp solar park in Pangasinan, marking a key milestone in its five gigawatts in five years target.
Arevon’s Eland Solar-plus-Storage project, with a capacity of 758 megawatts and integrated storage, enters full operation in California after two phases and more than $2 bn in investment.

5N Plus expands its contract with First Solar to strengthen the supply of critical materials

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.
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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.

Wood Mackenzie forecasts a 46% decline in US residential solar by 2030

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.
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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.

Mergence invests $3.3mn to support Solarise Africa’s solar growth

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.
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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 signs 20-year solar agreement with Misk City to power an innovative urban model

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.
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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.