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Cenergy selects Next Wave Energy Monitoring for 60 MW of community solar projects

Cenergy has selected Next Wave Energy Monitoring to provide advanced monitoring and data acquisition systems (DAS) for over 60 MW of community solar projects in Illinois and Maine.

Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy Break Ground on 360 MW Sunfish Solar 2 Renewable Energy Project

Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy have begun preliminary site work for the 360 MW Sunfish Solar 2 project in Lee Township, Michigan. This project will power approximately 69,000 Michigan homes and support the state's clean energy goals.

Nu E Power Launches Commercial Production of Lethbridge One Solar Project

Nu E Power announces the start of commercial production at its Lethbridge One solar farm in Alberta, as part of its partnership with Low Carbon Canada Solar Limited.
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Harel and Amitim Acquire 44% Stake in Partnership Holding Solar and Energy Storage Projects in Israel

Harel Insurance and Amitim Senior Pension Funds invest $50 million to acquire a 44% stake in a renewable energy project portfolio in Israel, including solar and storage facilities.

The Rise of Off-Grid Solar in Africa: A Lever for Rapid Electrification

With 600 million Africans without electricity, massive investments in off-grid solar are emerging as a key solution. Cheaper and quicker to deploy than national grids, this model is attracting interest from donors and governments.

Duke Energy Florida Reaches Its 750 Megawatt Solar Goal

Duke Energy Florida has completed the commissioning of its 10 Clean Energy Connection solar sites, meeting its 2020 commitment to add nearly 750 megawatts of solar capacity in the state. These installations strengthen the energy infrastructure and stimulate the local economy.
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JUWI invests ZAR 6 billion in 340 MW of solar projects

JUWI will launch three solar projects in 2025 totaling 340 MW, aimed at supporting the activities of Glencore, Teraco, Sasol, and Air Liquide, with an investment of ZAR 6 billion.

Enfinity Global secures 2 GW for solar and wind projects in India

Enfinity Global progresses in the Indian energy market by securing 2 GW of connectivity for strategic projects, bolstering solar and wind capacities in a country aiming for an accelerated energy transformation.

SolaREIT secures land for a strategic solar project in North Carolina

SolaREIT finalizes a key land acquisition for Headwater Energy's Gum Swamp Solar project, strengthening solar capacity by 112 MW in a strategic state.
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Lightsource bp commissions the 187 MW Peacock solar project

Lightsource bp has completed the 187 MW Peacock solar project in San Patricio County, Texas, supplying electricity to the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures industrial complex.

Greenbacker secures $950 million financing for the largest solar project in New York

Greenbacker, in partnership with Hecate Energy, secured nearly $1 billion in funding to construct a 674 MWdc solar park in New York. This project will be the state’s largest, powering 120,000 homes with clean electricity.

Radiance secures 132.5 MWp of N-Type Topcon modules from Waaree

Radiance Renewables has placed an order for 132.5 MWp of N-Type Topcon solar modules with Waaree Energies, showcasing a strategy focused on optimizing energy performance and economic outcomes in the C&I segment.
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Meta signs four new solar projects with Zelestra in Texas

Meta and Zelestra extend their partnership with agreements covering 595 MWac of solar capacity in Texas, boosting the ERCOT grid and their respective energy portfolios.

A photovoltaic power plant integrated into a refinery: a key project in Colombia

The Ecopetrol refinery in Cartagena hosts a 23 MW solar power plant built by PowerChina and equipped with JA Solar modules, showcasing a hybrid energy model applied to the oil industry.

EDF closes Photowatt: the end of a French photovoltaic industry

After years of financial losses and failed negotiations for a buyer, EDF Renewables confirmed the closure of Photowatt, marking a turning point in the French photovoltaic sector.
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Green light for Europe’s largest solar panel factory in Hambach

HoloSolis secures the necessary authorizations to build a photovoltaic factory in Hambach, scheduled for 2026, with an €850 million investment and an annual capacity of 5 Gigawatts.

Malaysia: Launch of a Tender for 2 GW of Large-Scale Solar Projects

The Energy Commission of Malaysia has launched a tender for the development of 2 GW of large-scale solar projects to strengthen its energy transition and meet its renewable energy targets by 2050.

Norfund invests USD 40 million in CrossBoundary Energy to support its projects in Africa

The Norwegian fund Norfund invests an additional USD 40 million in CrossBoundary Energy to strengthen its portfolio of energy solutions in Africa, aiming to support the transition to decentralized renewable energy.
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Philippines: Leveraging Solar Power for Sustainable Tourism Growth

Bohol’s tourism sector, experiencing rapid growth, is turning to renewable energy, particularly solar power, to support its expansion while reducing its carbon footprint.

Solar Energy Surpasses Coal in the EU in 2024: A Historic Turning Point for the Sector

For the first time in 2024, solar energy has surpassed coal in electricity production within the European Union. This marks a significant milestone in the EU's energy transition, with renewable energy accounting for nearly 50% of electricity production.