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Emmvee commissions 2.5 GW solar line and gains 6% on stock exchange
Indian solar module manufacturer Emmvee has commissioned a new 2.5 GW production unit in Karnataka, raising its total capacity to 10.3 GW and triggering a 6% rise in its share price on the BSE.
NextNRG signs agreement with A123 Systems to secure US-manufactured batteries
NextNRG strengthens its domestic battery supply by signing a memorandum of understanding with A123 Systems, targeting the deployment of energy storage systems manufactured in the United States across its national project portfolio.

India launches tender for 1 GW of renewable power with battery storage

The Solar Energy Corporation of India has opened a tender to purchase 1 GW of excess electricity from projects connected to the interstate grid, combined with battery storage systems.
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LG Energy Solution cancels $2.7bn deal with Freudenberg Battery Power
LG Energy Solution terminated a KRW3.9tr agreement with Freudenberg Battery Power System amid the US electric vehicle market’s decline and its partner’s strategic withdrawal.
Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar plant in India
Sembcorp Industries has completed the purchase of ReNew Sun Bright, strengthening its solar presence in India with a 300 MW project located in Rajasthan.

Port Inc. anticipates Japanese market reforms with profitable battery project by 2025

Port Inc. reports positive results from its battery storage pilot in Gunma, leveraging a regulatory window ahead of adjustment market reforms scheduled for fiscal year 2026.
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Vision Lithium raises $209,000 to fund exploration activities in Québec
Canadian company Vision Lithium has completed a private placement of 14 mn flow-through shares totalling $209,000 to support its mineral exploration projects in Québec.
Matrix Renewables awards Tesla 500 MW energy storage project in the United Kingdom
Matrix Renewables has signed a turnkey agreement with Tesla to develop a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Scotland, marking its first standalone project of this kind in the UK.

Orrön Energy sells three solar projects in Germany for up to €14mn

Swedish group Orrön Energy is selling a portfolio of development-stage solar projects to Gülermak for up to €14mn, including an initial €0.7mn payment and additional milestone-based consideration.
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China boosts global battery market after key power market reform
China's electricity market overhaul improves the profitability of energy storage, supporting a rapid increase in battery exports as global demand rises with data centres and power grids.
Tilda deploys AI-based energy optimisation in Vietnam’s industrial sector
South Korea’s Tilda accelerates its entry into Vietnam with an artificial intelligence-based energy optimisation solution for solar and energy storage systems in the manufacturing sector.

T1 Energy signs 900MW solar supply deal with Treaty Oak in the United States

T1 Energy will supply Treaty Oak with 900MW of solar modules over three years, leveraging domestically produced cells from Austin to meet increasing regulatory requirements.
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Aegis and Seetel submit 90 MWh storage project to Ontario’s LT2 programme
Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and Seetel New Energy have created Cordelia BESS to respond to Ontario’s LT2 call for proposals, aimed at strengthening energy capacity through battery storage.
Solarpro inaugurates 450 MW solar power plant with LONGi modules in Hungary
Solarpro commissions Hungary’s largest photovoltaic plant using 700,000 advanced modules supplied by LONGi, with an expected annual output of 470 GWh.

Awendio Solaris to invest CAD1bn in integrated solar plant in Montreal

UK-based manufacturer Awendio Solaris plans to build a 2.5 GW solar industrial platform, expandable to 5 GW, in Quebec, targeting North American markets with a 100% regional supply chain.
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Technique Solaire secures €40mn junior debt to support 392 MWp in projects
Technique Solaire has secured €40mn ($43.5mn) in junior debt from BNP Paribas Asset Management to structure two solar portfolios totalling 392 MWp across France, Spain and the Netherlands.
EDF Power Solutions appoints METLEN to build 400MW Longfield solar farm
EDF Power Solutions UK has appointed METLEN to lead engineering and construction for the 400MW Longfield solar farm in Essex, with commissioning scheduled for 2030.

Neoen wins 124 MWp in solar projects in latest French government tender

Independent power producer Neoen has secured six agrivoltaic projects totalling 124 MWp, reinforcing its position as the leading winner in French solar tenders since 2021.
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esVolta transfers Black Walnut project tax credit to Computacenter
esVolta finalises investment tax credit transfer for its Black Walnut storage project to Computacenter, marking a first-of-its-kind operation within its California energy portfolio.
TOPCon 4.0 vs HJT: the financial trade-off in the solar sector in 2026
As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.
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South Korea approves operation of Saeul 3 nuclear reactor in Ulsan
Sonatrach launches its 2026–2030 plan to support gas investments
Vestas signs seven contracts in Germany totalling 273 MW of wind capacity
Frontera signs $120mn crude oil deal with Chevron subsidiary
Lithuania extends gas transit to Kaliningrad until 2030
Akuo begins construction of 200 MWh storage facility in New Caledonia
Akuo launches a large-scale electricity storage project in Boulouparis, with a 200 MWh capacity, to support New Caledonia’s grid stability and reinforce the integration of renewable energies.
UK allocates $180mn for solar energy in upcoming CfD auction
The UK government has assigned a GBP135mn ($180mn) budget for solar energy in its seventh CfD auction round, aiming to support up to 4 GW of installed capacity.

Spie and Tesla partner to deploy battery electricity storage systems in Europe

Spie and Tesla have signed a framework agreement to install battery electricity storage systems in Europe, focusing on France, Poland and Germany.
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SEG Solar invests $80mn in 3GW upstream manufacturing facility in Indonesia
SEG Solar launches a strategic industrial project in Indonesia with 3GW capacity to support the supply chain of its photovoltaic modules for the US market.
Boviet Solar invests $400mn in two solar factories in North Carolina
Vietnam's Boviet Solar has launched two industrial sites in North Carolina to produce solar cells and modules, with over 1,300 jobs created and a total investment of $400mn.

Acciona Energía sells U.S. solar and Mexico wind assets for $1bn

Acciona Energía sells 49% of its U.S. solar portfolio and all of two Mexican wind farms in a $1bn deal, reinforcing its asset rotation strategy.
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Maxeon sues Aiko and its distributors in Germany for solar patent infringement
Maxeon Solar Technologies has launched a new legal action against Aiko Solar and its European distributors over alleged infringement of a key back contact photovoltaic technology patent.
EDF power solutions secures 250 MW battery contract in Germany
The group has won a strategic project with operator Amprion to deploy five 50 MW batteries to ease pressure on the German power grid and optimise electricity transmission.

Vena Energy launches 408 MWh storage system in South Australia

Vena Energy has begun construction of a 408 MWh battery energy storage system in Tailem Bend, marking a new phase in the deployment of its infrastructure in Australia.
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Vena Group secures international financing for its 300 MWp solar plant
Vena Group has finalised a landmark foreign currency financing for its Opus solar project in the Philippines, marking a major milestone for cross-border investments in energy.
Voltalia secures 68 megawatts of solar in Italy with 20-year guaranteed tariff
Voltalia strengthens its presence in Italy with four solar projects awarded under the FERX tender, securing stable revenues over two decades for a total capacity of 68 megawatts.

Akuo raises €5.15mn through crowdfunding for its projects in Côte-d’Or

French developer Akuo has completed three crowdfunding campaigns to support its solar power plants in Côte-d’Or, raising a total of €5.15mn ($5.57mn) exclusively from local stakeholders.
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Zimbabwe plans 600 MW floating solar power plant on Lake Kariba
Zimbabwe plans to launch the construction of a 600 MW floating solar power plant on Lake Kariba in 2026, aiming to reduce its reliance on drought-affected hydropower.
Germany restructures grid connection rules amid massive BESS project surge
The explosion of battery storage applications in Germany is causing grid congestion and pushing Berlin to revise its regulatory framework to prevent market saturation.

Controllable solar hits strategic threshold at $65/MWh despite China supply risk

The collapse in storage costs positions batteries as a key lever for dispatchable solar, but dependence on Chinese suppliers creates growing tension between competitiveness and supply chain security.
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Zelestra secures 108 MW in Sicily during second FER X auction
The company has secured a 108 MW solar project in Sicily, its largest in Italy, following the second national FER X auction, strengthening its portfolio of energy investments in the country.
JA Solar commissions its first industrial solar-storage system in Sicily
JA Solar has launched a microgrid combining 5.2 MW of solar and 2.61 MWh of storage at an industrial site in Sicily, marking its first application of the "PV+Storage+X" model in Italy.

GreenGo secures additional 48 MW through FER X NZIA tender

Independent power producer GreenGo strengthens its portfolio to 193 MW under public schemes, after winning a new 48 MW solar project through the FER X NZIA programme.
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Italy awards 1.1 GW of non-Chinese solar capacity at 17% higher price
Italy awarded over 1.1 gigawatts to 88 solar projects using no Chinese equipment, in a European first, at an average tariff of €66.38/MWh, 17% above previous auctions.
Sinexcel installs its first 2MW energy storage system in the Japanese market
Sinexcel has installed a 2MW/8MWh energy storage system in Matsusaka, marking a breakthrough in a regulated market after five years of technical partnerships and gradual deployment in Japan.