Raphaël Guercio

First Solar invests $330mn in new solar factory in South Carolina

First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.

Ecopetrol acquires 0.6 GW solar portfolio from Statkraft for $157.5mn

Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.

Kuwait launches tender for 500 MW solar project

The Kuwaiti government has invited six international consortia to submit bids for a new 500-megawatt solar project under phase III of the Al Shagaya complex.
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Exowatt raises $50m to speed up solar unit deployment near AI data centres

Exowatt strengthens its capital to industrialise its P3 solar solution and meet the strong demand from AI-powered data centres across the United States.

Illinois clarifies county authority over solar siting

A new law passed by the Illinois Legislature strengthens counties' power over siting commercial solar projects in unincorporated areas, amid a legal dispute between Grundy County and the City of Morris.

T1 Energy injects $100mn to relaunch G2_Austin and accelerates G1_Dallas output

US-based T1 Energy strengthens its industrial footprint with two successive capital injections and prepares for the launch of its G2_Austin facility, while doubling production at its G1_Dallas site in the fourth quarter.
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Velto Renewables takes full control of Les Îlots Blandin floating solar plant

Velto Renewables becomes the sole owner of Europe's largest floating solar power plant after finalising the transaction with Q ENERGY, strengthening its presence in France.

Voltalia commissions 126 MW Sarimay solar power plant in Uzbekistan

Voltalia has launched electricity production at Sarimay Solar, a 126-megawatt solar plant in Uzbekistan, marking a key milestone in the deployment of new photovoltaic capacity in the country.

rPlus Energies strengthens its portfolio with 900 MW of solar and storage projects in Idaho

rPlus Energies has completed the acquisition of two solar and storage projects totalling 900 MW in Ada County, reinforcing its position as a key energy player in the western United States.
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Sattel secures licence for solar power plant in Kongo-Central

Sattel International receives a licence to develop a six MWp solar power plant with storage in Luozi, a project aimed at strengthening electricity supply and supporting economic activities in this area of Kongo-Central.

Sturdee Energy secures financing for Bela Bela solar project in South Africa

South African developer Sturdee Energy has secured funding to begin construction of the 91.2 MW Bela Bela solar plant in Limpopo Province, set to supply power to a major industrial site.

ReNew to invest $9.33bn in India in large-scale energy portfolio

ReNew Energy Global will commit INR820bn ($9.33bn) to solar, hydro and green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening its footprint in southern India’s energy infrastructure.
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mPower launches first automated production line for solar modules dedicated to space

US-based mPower has opened a high-throughput factory for solar modules targeting space missions, with an initial capacity of 1 MW per year, set to double by mid-2026.

Turbo Energy tokenises hybrid projects via Stellar blockchain to target EaaS market

Turbo Energy launches a pilot project in Spain to tokenize hybrid solar installations financing, leveraging Stellar and Taurus blockchain technology to access a $145.18bn EaaS market by 2030.

Mizuho Lease launches acquisition of Japan Infrastructure Fund to strengthen solar assets

Mizuho Lease initiates a takeover bid for Japan Infrastructure Fund, targeting its delisting and a strengthened partnership with Marubeni in solar asset management.
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New process improves high-temperature stability of perovskite solar cells

A joint research team in China has developed an innovative molecular strategy to enhance thermal stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for large-scale production.

DMEGC Solar secures TÜV SÜD certification for its 655 W photovoltaic module

DMEGC Solar received TÜV SÜD certification for its Infinity G12RT-B66 photovoltaic module series, reaching a peak output of 655 W, with mass production scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

TotalEnergies to supply 1.5 TWh of solar electricity to Google over 15 years in the United States

TotalEnergies has signed a 15-year renewable power agreement with Google to supply its data centres in Ohio through a solar plant connected to the PJM grid.
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Statkraft launches 340 MWp of solar and hybrid projects in Brazil

Statkraft strengthens its presence in Brazil with three new solar and hybrid plants representing an investment of NOK2.3bn ($211mn), consolidating its strategy in a fast-growing energy market.

Delays in U.S. solar projects fall to 20% in Q3

The delay rate for large-scale photovoltaic projects in the United States fell to 20% in Q3 2025, down from 25% a year earlier, despite record growth in installed capacity in 2024.