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Jakson Engineers supplies 100 MW of solar modules to GIPCL and announces major expansion

Jakson Engineers Limited has delivered 100 MW of photovoltaic modules to Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited for its 2,375 MW energy park in Gujarat. The company also plans to invest INR 2,000 crore in a new 2.5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility.

RWE commissions its first solar plant in Italy, supplying 7,000 Sicilian homes

RWE has inaugurated an 8.3 MW solar plant in Partinico, Sicily, capable of supplying electricity to 7,000 Italian households. This project marks the company’s entry into the Italian solar market.

First Solar reports strong 2024 financial results and optimistic forecast for 2025

First Solar, Inc. announced net sales of $4.2bn for 2024 and forecasts a significant increase in 2025, with projections ranging from $5.3bn to $5.8bn.
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Cypress Creek Renewables and Meta sign agreement for a 396 MW solar plant in Texas

Cypress Creek Renewables and Meta have signed an agreement to build a 505 MWdc solar plant in Texas, aimed at powering Meta’s operations with clean energy.

Risen achieves 30.99% efficiency with its HJT-perovskite tandem solar cells

Risen has reached a milestone with 30.99% efficiency using its HJT-perovskite tandem solar cells, marking a major advancement in solar panel performance and durability.

Uniper launches two solar projects in Great Britain with a capacity of 65 MWp

Uniper has begun construction of two solar farms in Staffordshire. These projects, with a combined capacity of 65 MWp, will provide renewable electricity to approximately 23,300 British households each year.
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Uniper launches two photovoltaic projects in Hungary for 151 MWp

Uniper has launched the construction of two photovoltaic parks in Hungary, in Tét and Dunaföldvár, which will add 151 MWp of capacity to the country’s renewable energy production.

Inauguration of the Kwita Wije Power Plant in New Caledonia by Manuel Valls

The Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, inaugurated the Kwita Wije power plant in Boulouparis, a facility combining solar power generation and energy storage, aimed at enhancing New Caledonia's energy autonomy.

Adani Green Energy commissions 250 MW solar plant in Rajasthan

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned a 250 MW solar power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, bringing its total operational renewable energy capacity to 11,916.1 MW.
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Duke Energy Florida invests $521 million in four new solar sites

Duke Energy Florida plans to invest $521 million in the development of four new solar sites across Madison, Sumter, Hernando, and Jefferson counties, aiming to add nearly 300 megawatts to the power grid by summer 2026.

Lightsource bp signs 10 power purchase agreements totalling 1.3 GW in 2024

Lightsource bp has signed 10 power purchase agreements in 2024, representing 1.3 gigawatts of capacity, spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Bluefield Solar completes £300 million refinancing for solar portfolio

Bluefield Solar Income Fund completed a £300 million refinancing in January 2025 for its 359MW solar photovoltaic portfolio, in partnership with GLIL Infrastructure.
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OCI Energy and Arava Power partner to develop a 260 MW solar plant in Texas

OCI Energy, based in San Antonio, and Arava Power, an Israeli company, announce a partnership to build a 260 MW solar plant in Wharton County, Texas, with construction set to begin in 2025.

Cuba inaugurates its first solar park to ease the energy crisis

Cuba has commissioned the first of a series of solar parks aimed at reducing persistent power outages caused by aging infrastructure and reliance on imported oil.

Record-breaking 1.7 GW of US Community Solar Installed in 2024

The US community solar market installed a record-breaking 1.7 GW in 2024, a 35% increase from the previous year. However, federal and state policy uncertainty could impede future growth.
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EDP Renewables Launches Ragsdale Solar Park in Mississippi in Partnership with Amazon

EDP Renewables North America has launched its Ragsdale Solar Park project in Mississippi. With a capacity of 100 MW, this park will provide power to Entergy Mississippi while creating significant local economic benefits.

EDP Renewables North America Launches Sandrini I & II Solar Park in Southern California for Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Shell Energy North America

EDP Renewables North America has announced the opening of the Sandrini I & II solar park in Southern California, an installation dedicated to providing energy to Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Shell Energy North America.

Invenergy Brings Delilah I Solar Online in Texas with Honda and Tesla

The Delilah I Solar park, developed by Invenergy in Texas, has reached full operational capacity. With a production of 300 MW, it will supply electricity to Honda and Tesla through power purchase agreements, strengthening the local grid’s energy supply.
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Tesla secures a renewable energy supply contract with Zelestra in Spain

Tesla has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Zelestra, ensuring the supply of 130 GWh of solar energy per year. Three photovoltaic plants in Spain will provide this capacity, reinforcing the company's energy strategy.

France: Solar energy professionals oppose the reduction of subsidies for photovoltaic installations

The government's decision to refocus support on 100 to 500 kWc photovoltaic installations is drawing strong reactions from industry players. Trade unions and federations denounce a sudden challenge to the economic model of rooftop and canopy installations.