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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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Cypress Creek launches 104MW solar project with $150mn funding in the United States

Cypress Creek Renewables secured $150mn in financing to begin construction of a 104MW solar park in Washington State, with commissioning expected by mid-2026.

SkyFire Energy reaches 10 MW installed with Jayman BUILT and targets new projects

SkyFire Energy achieves 10 MW of installed solar capacity in partnership with Jayman BUILT and launches a new donation cycle to associations, including Discovery House in Calgary.

DESRI and Ranger Power secure financing for two 290 MW solar projects in the United States

Two solar plants developed in Michigan by DESRI and Ranger Power enter construction phase after securing financing from a banking consortium.
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US solar tariffs redirect supply flows to Southeast Asia

The US announcement of tariffs exceeding 3,500% on Southeast Asian solar panels is pushing manufacturers to shift focus toward high-potential regional markets.

Swift Current activates 800 MW solar park in Illinois, the largest east of the Mississippi

Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond project is now operational, becoming the largest solar facility in the region with 800 MW capacity and a supply contract including the City of Chicago.

Panasonic exits residential solar despite continued public support for the sector

Panasonic has permanently ended its residential solar and storage activities, while continuing to publicly promote these technologies, raising questions about the coherence of its strategy.
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ENNA Solar acquires 87.5 MW solar project in Romania for €60mn

Croatian ENNA Solar acquires an 87.5 MW solar project in Romania from Kraftfeld Energy and plans to start construction in the third quarter of 2025.

Qatar doubles its solar capacity with Ras Laffan and Mesaieed inaugurated

Qatar inaugurated two photovoltaic plants totalling 875 MW, doubling its solar capacity and strengthening its energy goals for 2030.