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ReNew Energy invests Rs22,000 crore in 2.8 GW hybrid project in India

ReNew Energy Global commits Rs22,000 crore ($2.57bn) to develop a 2.8 GW solar-wind hybrid power plant in Andhra Pradesh.

CVE launches solar and 13.6 MWh battery project in New York State

CVE North America begins construction of a solar and energy storage system on a former landfill site in Riverhead, marking a new strategic investment in the United States.

Google commits to 600 MW of solar with energyRe in South Carolina

The tech giant strengthens its partnership with energyRe through a second agreement covering more than 600 MW of solar projects, bringing the total commitment to over 1 GWac of renewable capacity.
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Doral Renewables secures $1.5bn financing for Mammoth solar project

Doral Renewables has finalised a $1.5bn structured financing for three photovoltaic plants in Indiana, marking a major step in the construction of the Mammoth Solar complex.

TOYO posts $40.5mn net profit in 2024 despite tripled expenses

Solar solutions manufacturer TOYO Co., Ltd released revised financial results for 2024, reporting a significant increase in net profit despite a sharp rise in operating expenses.

Sungrow to supply 835 MW of inverters to Juniper Green Energy in India

Sungrow has secured an 835 MW order for photovoltaic inverters from Juniper Green Energy for solar projects in India, reinforcing its position in the Asian renewable energy market.
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Undocumented communication components discovered in Chinese inverters

Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.

AIKO surpasses 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar modules in Europe

Chinese manufacturer AIKO recorded over 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar module range during Intersolar Europe 2025, strengthening its commercial foothold in the European market.

RWE begins construction of its second solar farm in Ohio

Construction has started on the Union Ridge Solar Farm, with a 98 MWac capacity, in Licking County, Ohio. The project is creating hundreds of local jobs and strengthening the skilled workforce in the renewable energy sector.
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Zambia launches construction of 50 MW Cooma solar power plant

The Zambian government has launched works on the 50 MW Cooma solar power plant in the Choma district. The project is part of a broader strategy to diversify the country’s energy mix.

AfDB approves €26.5mn for a 62 MWp solar power plant in Togo

The project, co-financed by Proparco and led by EDF, involves a solar power plant in Sokodé aimed at boosting Togo’s energy output and attracting new private investments.

Konexa, Norfund and CFM invest $3.6mn in solar energy in Nigeria

Konexa, Norfund and Climate Fund Managers will invest $3.6mn to develop a 50MW solar plant and expand industrial power grids in Nigeria.
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BOOM Power’s 400 MW solar project receives final approval in the UK

The UK government granted development consent to the East Yorkshire Solar Farm led by BOOM Power, confirming its status as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.

Grid Africa and TCL Solar launch distributed solar projects in Zambia and Zimbabwe

The two companies join forces to deploy battery-backed solar systems in two Southern African countries, leveraging existing infrastructure to accelerate implementation.

Next2Sun secures European exclusivity for Huasun’s bifacial solar modules

German group Next2Sun signs an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Huasun Energy to become the exclusive European distributor of ultra-high bifaciality solar modules for vertical photovoltaic systems.
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Pivot Energy raises $200mn for 144 MWdc community solar portfolio

Pivot Energy has secured a $200mn tax credit purchase commitment to finance 40 community solar projects across eight U.S. states.

LONGi signs strategic agreement with ENGIE to supply solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa

LONGi will supply its Hi-MO 9 solar modules to ENGIE for large-scale projects in the MENA region, marking a new phase in industrial adoption of back contact technology.

Hydro-Québec commits to 3,000 MW in solar with an initial 300 MW call

Hydro-Québec launches a 300 MW call for interest to initiate an investment plan targeting 3,000 MW of solar by 2035, marking a new strategic direction for the state-owned utility.
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Quebec launches call for projects to boost solar energy production

The Quebec government announces a new solar energy initiative, partially addressing a proposal submitted by the opposition in 2024.

EDP Renewables invests in 200 MW solar and 150 MW storage in California

EDP Renewables North America strengthens its presence in the Central Valley with a new solar and storage project, bringing its California portfolio to over 1.1 GW.