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Vikram Solar has commissioned a new 5 GW automated plant in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, raising its total capacity to 9.5 GW and marking a key milestone in its industrial expansion strategy in India.
Norwegian group Scatec is developing a 1.1 GW solar plant with 200 MWh of storage for Egypt Aluminium, under a 25-year contract backed by the EIB, AfDB and EBRD.

GreenYellow signs 15-year hybrid solar contract with Thai retailer Dohome

GreenYellow has signed a major energy deal with Dohome to deploy 10.5 MWp of solar and 13 MWh of storage across 15 sites, marking one of the largest hybrid projects in Thailand’s retail sector.
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ENEOS Renewable Energy will develop two solar installations totalling 4MW on a decommissioned JR Hokkaido line, under a power supply agreement signed with the railway company and the regional electric utility.
RWE has commissioned a project combining 200 MW of solar and 100 MW of battery storage in Milam County, Texas, addressing the growing electricity demand and expanding its operations in the United States.

EDP commissions rooftop solar plant for Johnson Electric in Italy

EDP has launched operations of a rooftop solar plant at Johnson Electric’s site in Asti, targeting an annual output of 400 MWh to strengthen the manufacturer’s energy autonomy and stabilise electricity costs.
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PowerField increased its operational capacity to 300 MWp by integrating seven new solar parks, developed or acquired before construction, across four Dutch provinces.
Idex has inaugurated a photovoltaic power plant spanning 14,500 m² at Ainterexpo's parking area, developed in partnership with Grand Bourg Agglomération under a 30-year operating model.

West Holdings and Toshiba partner to deliver integrated solar and storage services

West Holdings and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions will jointly develop turnkey services for solar power plants and large-scale battery storage, combining construction, grid management and production optimisation.
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The Italo-Japanese group Potentia Energy has received environmental clearance for a 1 GW solar and battery hybrid park in New South Wales, estimated at AUD1.3bn ($858.9m).
Symphonics enables photovoltaic operators to access RTE’s adjustment mechanism, offering new profitability in a context of slowdown in the solar sector in France.

Axpo commissions 200 MWp solar complex in northern Spain

Swiss group Axpo has completed a four-plant photovoltaic complex in León province, totalling 200 MWp of capacity, and is preparing its grid connection for early 2026.
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Swift Solar begins a strategic collaboration with Plenitude to test its tandem perovskite solar technology at industrial scale, targeting deployment in large-scale photovoltaic projects.
Sojitz plans to deliver a 44.2 MWDC solar plant in Wakayama by December 2027, funded outside the feed-in tariff scheme and aimed at direct power sale contracts.

US imposes 50% tariffs on Indian solar modules, disrupting export flows

US tariff measures shake up Indian solar module exports, exposing the industry to structural overcapacity risks and forcing New Delhi to redirect its industrial strategy.
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SolarX secures €15mn in senior debt from Afrigreen to refinance solar commercial assets in four francophone countries, consolidating Franco-European financial presence in a strategic and growing market.
STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year agreement with solar producer TSE to supply 780 GWh of electricity to its French sites starting in 2027.

Pakistan forecasts solar surplus on grid in key industrial areas by 2026

The rise of residential solar in Pakistan could push some industrial regions into net-negative grid demand as early as next year, prompting a revision of tariffs and liquefied natural gas import contracts.
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Global floating solar capacity exceeded 1.8 GW in 2024, driven by utility-scale projects in China, India, Japan and Europe, with sustained growth expected through 2032.
Cypress Creek Renewables begins construction of the Hanson Solar project in Texas, backed by structured financing combining debt and equity, to support the ERCOT grid and supply Meta’s operations.