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Nigeria considers ban on imported solar panels to boost local production

The ban proposed by the Nigerian government aims to support the domestic industry, but raises concerns among stakeholders over its economic and energy-related consequences.

Groupe Volta and Richel launch 5 MW of solar greenhouses dedicated to kiwi cultivation

Groupe Volta and Richel Group have inaugurated a 5 MW agrivoltaic complex in Loriol-sur-Drôme, combining photovoltaic generation with fruit farming across 5 hectares.

MUFG and Nomura fund $388M for Greenalia’s Texas solar park

MUFG and Nomura have provided $388M in financing to Greenalia for the construction of the Misae II solar park, marking the Spanish firm’s entry into the US market.
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Innergex secures two 32 MW solar projects in Yonne through CRE approval

Canadian producer Innergex has received approval from the Energy Regulation Commission for two agrivoltaic solar projects in France, marking its entry into the national photovoltaic market.

PowerChina completes Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant in Indonesia

PowerChina has completed the Cirata floating photovoltaic power plant, a pioneering project in Indonesia that now supplies a quarter of the country's renewable energy production.

ZNShine Solar delivers 54 MW of bifacial modules to Signal Ranch project in Texas

Photovoltaic manufacturer ZNShine Solar delivered 54.6 MW of bifacial modules for a 67 MW solar project in Texas, financially closed at the end of 2023 through non-recourse financing led by EastWest Bank.
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Waaree inaugurates 5.4 GW solar gigafactory in Chikhli, strengthening India’s industrial capacity

Waaree Energies has launched its 5.4 GW solar cell plant in Chikhli, Gujarat, marking a key milestone for India’s photovoltaic industry and its local manufacturing ambitions.

Enlight secures $773 mn for Country Acres solar project in California

Enlight has secured $773 mn in financing for the Country Acres project, combining solar generation and storage near Sacramento, scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2026.

GreenYellow launches 4.6 MW solar project with AJP Group in South Africa

GreenYellow South Africa begins installation of 7,500 solar panels across 10 AJP Group shopping centres, targeting 7.5 GWh in annual output and a 120% reduction in energy costs over twenty years.
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LONGi signs 555 MW deal for its Hi-MO X10 modules in Africa

Chinese manufacturer LONGi secured a 555 MW supply deal for its Hi-MO X10 solar modules during a professional exhibition in Johannesburg, expanding its presence in the African photovoltaic market.

Q ENERGY starts construction of 8.5 MWc solar park in Gers

Q ENERGY has launched construction works for an 8.5 MWc photovoltaic park in Cahuzac-sur-Adour, on a former industrial site, with commissioning scheduled for late 2025.

India revives 120 MW solar project in Sri Lanka after Adani withdrawal

New Delhi has confirmed the construction of a solar power plant in Sampur, reviving a long-delayed project following the withdrawal of a major wind farm backed by the Adani Group.
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Plenitude launches construction of a 90 MW solar plant in the Region of Murcia

Italian company Plenitude has begun building a 90 MW solar plant in Fortuna, southeastern Spain, with commissioning scheduled for 2025.

Masdar completes acquisition of Valle Solar, a strategic 234 MW solar project in Spain

Masdar, through its subsidiary Saeta, has acquired Valle Solar, one of the largest photovoltaic projects in the Valencia region, reinforcing its European growth strategy with a potential storage capacity of 259 MW.

Enerfip and CARBON launch citizen fundraising for strategic solar plant

CARBON partners with Enerfip to raise at least €1 mn in citizen funding for its planned photovoltaic gigafactory in Fos-sur-Mer, an industrial project backed by the solar sector.
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GreenYellow equips three Sanofi sites in France with 4.5 MWc of solar carport systems

GreenYellow is installing self-consumption photovoltaic carports at three Sanofi sites under 15-year power purchase agreements, totalling 4.5 MWc of installed capacity.

France: The Renewable Energy Syndicate warns of a threat to agrivoltaics

The Renewable Energy Syndicate opposes the bill adopted by the Economic Affairs Committee, arguing that its provisions would end the development of agrivoltaics in France.

France reforms small-scale solar tariffs to contain public spending

A decree published in the Official Journal revises support for photovoltaic systems under 500 kWc by lowering certain tariffs and introducing a bank guarantee to regulate project eligibility.
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TOYO to double solar production capacity in Ethiopia with 2GW expansion project

TOYO Co., Ltd plans to add 2 gigawatts to its solar production capacity in Ethiopia by August 2025, responding to strong international demand with an estimated $47mn investment.

ZNShine Solar secures module supply deal for 50MW solar project in Honduras

ZNShine Solar will supply photovoltaic modules for the Patuca project, a 50MW facility backed by the Honduran government and scheduled to be commissioned in October 2025.