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Tilley Solar project enters service with 23.6 MW in Alberta

The Tilley Solar project, led by Indigenous and private partners, has reached full commissioning, adding 23.6 MW to Alberta's power grid and marking an economic milestone for Alexander First Nation.

Waaree secures 288 MWp order for two solar projects in Texas

Waaree Solar Americas will supply next-generation bifacial modules to Sabancı Renewables for two utility-scale solar plants in Texas, strengthening its presence in the North American market.

US court clears ECA Solar to proceed with contested solar development project

A court in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit filed against ECA Solar, removing legal barriers to the construction of a planned solar facility outside the city limits of Morris.
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EDF power solutions joins a 1.1GW solar and storage project in Egypt

EDF power solutions acquires a 20% stake in Obelisk, a 1.1GW hybrid solar and storage project in Egypt led by Scatec and Norfund, marking a new milestone in its regional strategy.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Energy and Ecokaku to build 10 MW of non-FIT solar per year

Mitsubishi HC Capital Energy and Ecokaku will develop 10 MW of non-subsidised solar power plants annually in Japan, targeting direct contracts with industrial buyers through long-term power purchase agreements.

NU E Power raises $1.8mn to develop solar projects and launch international studies

Canadian company NU E Power plans to fund the development of its solar projects in Lethbridge and feasibility studies in Mongolia, Malaysia, and Africa through a $1.8mn private placement.
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CREC secures PHP3.975bn from BPI to complete 113MW solar project in the Philippines

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a PHP3.975bn ($71mn) project finance loan with Bank of the Philippine Islands to accelerate the completion of its 113MW solar power plant in Pangasinan province.

United States adds 11.7 GW of renewable capacity in Q3 despite uncertainty

U.S. clean energy capacity growth hits quarterly record, but industry players raise concerns over a slowing market amid regulatory instability.

Scatec begins operations at Grootfontein solar plant in South Africa

Norwegian producer Scatec launches commercial operation of its 273 MW solar plant in Western Cape under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
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Scatec sells 40% of Obelisk solar project in Egypt to Norfund and EDF

Scatec has signed two shareholder agreements for its 1.1GW hybrid project in Egypt, reducing its economic interest while retaining operational control.

Solarwatt France takes legal action after the collapse of the residential solar market

The French subsidiary of Solarwatt has filed for court-ordered restructuring, hit by reduced public subsidies and a downturn in the residential solar segment.

Promigas acquires 3.5 GW of solar assets from Zelestra in Latin America

Zelestra sells its Latin American platform to Promigas, including 1.4 GW of operational or under-construction assets and 2.1 GW of advanced-stage projects in Chile, Peru and Colombia.
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143 US solar companies call for end to federal permitting freeze

Over 140 solar sector companies have urged Congress to lift a directive from the Department of the Interior blocking permit approvals, putting hundreds of energy projects in the United States at risk.

GreenYellow et PTP Ibérica lancent un terminal logistique énergétique majeur à Cadiz

Un terminal portuaire en Espagne alliera réfrigération industrielle haute performance et production solaire pour optimiser les coûts énergétiques et les capacités logistiques de PTP Ibérica, avec un démarrage prévu d’ici mi-2026.

Japan Semiconductor signs power purchase agreement for 7.8MW floating solar plant

Toshiba’s subsidiary commits to acquiring non-fossil certificates from a floating solar power plant operated by OTS in Japan, under a virtual power purchase agreement coordinated by Digital Grid.
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Terra-Gen secures $383.3mn for Lockhart III & IV solar project in California

Terra-Gen has closed $383.3mn in financing for the construction of its Lockhart III and IV solar units, adding 205 MW to California’s grid with commercial operations expected in 2026.

Ecoplexus secures $300mn financing to accelerate US solar projects

US developer Ecoplexus has closed a $300mn financing deal with KKR and SMBC to support over 13GW of solar and storage projects under development across the country.

EDP signs PPA with Carrefour for 50 GWh of energy in Poland

EDP will supply 30% of Carrefour Polska’s energy needs through a PPA combining solar and wind, marking a step forward in the development of renewable capacity in Poland.
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France grants €39mn loan for ten solar power plants in Mauritania

French public funding will support the construction of ten solar power plants with storage in Mauritania, as the country works to expand its grid to reach universal electricity access by 2030.

Recurrent Energy secures approval for 1.3 GW solar and battery project in the UK

Recurrent Energy has received authorisation to develop Tillbridge, a hybrid 1.3 GW solar and battery project in England, strengthening its expansion strategy in the UK market.