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

Econergy connects 52MW solar park in Poland under contract with Apple

Econergy has connected its 52MW solar project in Resko, Poland, to the grid, supported by a 19-year virtual power purchase agreement signed with Apple.

Green Growth and K2 convert a FIT solar plant to FIP with storage

Green Growth and K2 Holdings begin converting a solar park to an FIP scheme, including battery installation, to improve profitability in a region heavily affected by production curtailment.

Arevon launches $200mn solar plant construction in Illinois

Arevon Energy has initiated construction of its first utility-scale solar project in Illinois, with a 124-megawatt capacity and $200mn in private investment to support U.S. energy demand.
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Neoen divests 760 MW of operational assets to Plenitude in France

French renewable energy producer Neoen has signed an agreement with Plenitude to sell 52 assets totalling 760 MW of capacity on the French market.

France: the government launches an observatory to monitor 1,600 agrivoltaic projects

A national tool led by ADEME lists agrivoltaic installations across France to support their regulatory oversight, as the sector sees rapid growth following the 2023 law.

VALOREM commits 500 hours of job inclusion on its solar park in Aveyron

The construction site of the future photovoltaic park in La Couvertoirade plans to hire four people in job inclusion, as part of a partnership between VALOREM and the Union Départementale des Structures d’Insertion par l’Activité Économique de l’Aveyron.
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Abraxas begins Solar City works, Maldives’ first special economic zone project

Abraxas Power Corp. has launched land reclamation operations for Solar City, a 100-megawatt floating solar project in the Maldives, following environmental approval. The total zone investment exceeds USD187mn.

Astronergy and Alfa Solar invest $200mn in solar plant in Turkey

Alfa Solar and Astronergy Europe are partnering to build an integrated solar wafer and cell facility with 2.5 GW capacity in Balıkesir’s organised industrial zone.

Global renewable energy investment growth slows to 7.3% in 2024

Despite reaching a record $807bn in 2024, renewable energy investment growth slowed sharply, with funding heavily concentrated in advanced economies and China.

Newheat equips Corrèze greenhouse with 7,000 m² of solar thermal collectors

French renewable heat provider Newheat has inaugurated the largest agricultural solar thermal plant in the country, supplying the Les Tomates d’Auïtou site with 5,400 MWh annually.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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