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United States adds 11.7 GW of renewable capacity in Q3 despite uncertainty

U.S. clean energy capacity growth hits quarterly record, but industry players raise concerns over a slowing market amid regulatory instability.

Scatec begins operations at Grootfontein solar plant in South Africa

Norwegian producer Scatec launches commercial operation of its 273 MW solar plant in Western Cape under a 20-year power purchase agreement.

Scatec sells 40% of Obelisk solar project in Egypt to Norfund and EDF

Scatec has signed two shareholder agreements for its 1.1GW hybrid project in Egypt, reducing its economic interest while retaining operational control.
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Solarwatt France takes legal action after the collapse of the residential solar market

The French subsidiary of Solarwatt has filed for court-ordered restructuring, hit by reduced public subsidies and a downturn in the residential solar segment.

Promigas acquires 3.5 GW of solar assets from Zelestra in Latin America

Zelestra sells its Latin American platform to Promigas, including 1.4 GW of operational or under-construction assets and 2.1 GW of advanced-stage projects in Chile, Peru and Colombia.

143 US solar companies call for end to federal permitting freeze

Over 140 solar sector companies have urged Congress to lift a directive from the Department of the Interior blocking permit approvals, putting hundreds of energy projects in the United States at risk.
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GreenYellow et PTP Ibérica lancent un terminal logistique énergétique majeur à Cadiz

Un terminal portuaire en Espagne alliera réfrigération industrielle haute performance et production solaire pour optimiser les coûts énergétiques et les capacités logistiques de PTP Ibérica, avec un démarrage prévu d’ici mi-2026.

Japan Semiconductor signs power purchase agreement for 7.8MW floating solar plant

Toshiba’s subsidiary commits to acquiring non-fossil certificates from a floating solar power plant operated by OTS in Japan, under a virtual power purchase agreement coordinated by Digital Grid.

Terra-Gen secures $383.3mn for Lockhart III & IV solar project in California

Terra-Gen has closed $383.3mn in financing for the construction of its Lockhart III and IV solar units, adding 205 MW to California’s grid with commercial operations expected in 2026.
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Ecoplexus secures $300mn financing to accelerate US solar projects

US developer Ecoplexus has closed a $300mn financing deal with KKR and SMBC to support over 13GW of solar and storage projects under development across the country.

EDP signs PPA with Carrefour for 50 GWh of energy in Poland

EDP will supply 30% of Carrefour Polska’s energy needs through a PPA combining solar and wind, marking a step forward in the development of renewable capacity in Poland.

France grants €39mn loan for ten solar power plants in Mauritania

French public funding will support the construction of ten solar power plants with storage in Mauritania, as the country works to expand its grid to reach universal electricity access by 2030.
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Recurrent Energy secures approval for 1.3 GW solar and battery project in the UK

Recurrent Energy has received authorisation to develop Tillbridge, a hybrid 1.3 GW solar and battery project in England, strengthening its expansion strategy in the UK market.

Le Koweït lance un appel d’offres pour un projet solaire de 500 MW

Le Koweït a publié une demande de propositions pour la construction d'une centrale solaire de 500 MW, dont l’électricité sera injectée dans le réseau national sur la base d’un contrat de rachat de 30 ans.

Mori Building completes three hybrid solar plants through PPA structured with TEPCO

Mori Building has completed three solar-plus-storage plants in Japan to supply its real estate assets through an intra-group partnership structured by TEPCO Energy Partner.
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OCCTO awards 75.4MWAC to 27 solar projects in undersubscribed auction

Japanese grid operator OCCTO allocated 75.4MWAC in its third solar auction for FY2025, with an average feed-in-premium price of 7.13 yen per kWh, marking a session that fell short of initial subscription targets.

Octillion completes solar rollout at battery plant in Pune

Octillion has fully converted its electric vehicle battery production facility in Pune to solar power, initiating the rollout of an energy strategy aimed at achieving energy autonomy for all its India-based operations by 2027.

Westbridge receives final approval for solar and storage project in Canada

Westbridge Renewable Energy has secured final regulatory approval in Alberta for its Dolcy Solar project, marking the last step before construction can begin.
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Sunman secures AUD171 mn to launch 500 MW solar factory in Australia

Chinese firm Sunman will build Australia’s largest solar module plant in the Hunter Valley, backed by AUD171 mn ($111.92 mn) in public funding.

Botswana signs partnership with Oman including 500 MW solar power plant

Botswana has concluded a series of energy agreements with Omani public investors, including the development of a 500 MW solar power plant and projects in fuel storage and petroleum trading.