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NamPower launches $90.3mn solar power plant to secure Namibian energy
Namibia begins construction of its largest solar plant, Sores|Gaib, aiming to reduce dependence on energy imports by leveraging its solar potential, considered among the highest globally according to the World Bank.
Bangladesh Mandates Solar Panels on Public Buildings to Secure Energy Supply
Bangladesh’s interim government has ordered mandatory deployment of solar systems on public building rooftops to reduce reliance on costly fossil fuel imports amid a fragile economic backdrop.

Global electricity access reaches 92%, 666 million people still excluded

The Energy Progress Report 2025 shows an improvement in global electricity access to 92%, but highlights that 666 million people remain without electricity, particularly due to insufficient international funding for rural areas.
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Global solar panel recycling market to reach $548mn by 2030
Estimated at $384.4mn in 2025, the global photovoltaic panel recycling market is expected to grow annually by 7.4%, reaching $548mn in 2030, driven by the rapidly increasing number of installations reaching end-of-life.
Global photovoltaic market heading towards $968.32bn by 2030
Estimated at $613.57bn in 2025, the global photovoltaic market is expected to reach $968.32bn by 2030, driven by declining costs and growing demand from residential and utility sectors, according to a MarketsandMarkets analysis published on June 26.

Sasol and Akuo sign major solar energy supply agreement

Sasol International Chemicals concludes a virtual contract with Akuo to supply half of the electrical needs for its Lake Charles industrial complex in the United States, via a solar plant scheduled for 2026.
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Eurowind Energy invests €174.8mn in major solar park in Romania
Eurowind Energy initiates a €174.8mn investment to build a 220 MW solar park in Vișina, Romania, capable of supplying around 150,000 households annually.
CleanCapital acquires 27 MW solar assets and strengthens US presence
CleanCapital expands its portfolio by acquiring solar and energy storage assets totaling 27 MW in California and Massachusetts from Pacifico Energy to meet growing demand in the United States.

BrightNight launches 300 MW solar plant in Arizona with Cordelio Power

BrightNight and Cordelio Power commission a major 300 megawatt solar project in Arizona, attracting significant investments from JPMorgan and Capital One, with estimated local economic benefits of $180mn.
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Austria introduces a 20% bonus for European photovoltaic equipment
Austria is launching an unprecedented 20% bonus on photovoltaic subsidies to promote equipment manufactured in Europe, with a total envelope of €20 million dedicated to solar installations and energy storage systems.
Longi and Pertamina launch 1.6 GW solar plant in Indonesia
Chinese manufacturer Longi will invest alongside Pertamina NRE in a 1.6 GW site at Deltamas, aiming to strengthen the local photovoltaic chain and capture demand expected under Indonesia’s power plan.

OMV Petrom invests in major 400 MW solar project in Bulgaria

OMV Petrom acquires 50% of the 400 MW Gabare photovoltaic project near Sofia, in partnership with Enery, in a deal valued at approximately €200 million including a potential energy storage solution.
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Global SCADA market to reach $3.56bn by 2030
Driven by strong solar adoption, the global SCADA systems market for renewable energy is expected to reach $3.56bn by 2030, with an estimated average annual growth rate of 12.7%, according to MarketsandMarkets.
France: RATP inaugurates its first solar power plant with Urbasolar
RATP and Urbasolar officially inaugurated the Colombier photovoltaic power plant, the first large-scale solar installation operated by the Parisian public transport operator, set to produce 14 GWh of electricity per year.

European Energy secures €70m to fund two major solar projects in Australia

Danish developer European Energy finalises financing deal exceeding €70m for constructing two Australian solar plants, totalling 137 megawatts of installed capacity on the local electricity market.
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Zambia secures $26.5mn for the 32 MW Ilute solar project
The African Development Bank financially supports Zambia with $26.5 million for the 32 MW Ilute solar project, structured to avoid reliance on sovereign guarantees.
Emeren Group signs definitive merger agreement to go private
Emeren Group Ltd announces a definitive merger agreement with Shurya Vitra Ltd, providing for the repurchase of shares at $0.20 each, aiming to transform the company into a private entity by the end of September 2025.

Global solar tracker market: growth projected to reach $29.31bn by 2030

The global solar tracker market is expected to reach $29.31bn by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 26.2%, notably supported by large-scale photovoltaic projects and recent technological advances, a new study reports.
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EMBER: Solar with batteries becomes profitable in the world’s sunniest regions
A report from the think tank Ember reveals that falling battery prices now make year-round solar power generation economically viable in the world's sunniest regions.
MondialBox Saint-Nazaire inaugurates 4,500 m² of photovoltaic canopies with ActiSun
MondialBox Saint-Nazaire deploys 2,300 photovoltaic panels covering 4,500 m², annually generating 800 MWh of decarbonized energy, in partnership with SeeYouSun and Sonadev, via ActiSun, a program dedicated to solarizing industrial and commercial spaces.
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United States adds 8.6 GW of solar capacity despite legislative threats
The American solar sector saw strong industrial growth in Q1, but tax and trade uncertainties could hinder its momentum and affect local investments.
Top ten solar manufacturers ship 500 GW in 2024 despite $4bn losses
Global solar leaders doubled shipments in one year, but combined losses of $4 billion highlight intense margin pressure in the sector.

U.S. Solar Growth Slows Under Political Pressure from Washington

Growth in the U.S. solar sector is expected to slow by 2030 due to political shifts in Washington directly impacting tax incentives and imposing tariffs on essential materials, creating sectoral uncertainty.
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Pine Gate signs 586 MW deal with Waaree for US-made solar modules
The $176 million agreement between Pine Gate Renewables and Waaree Solar Americas strengthens the US solar supply chain with locally manufactured modules.
TotalEnergies acquires a portfolio of solar and battery projects in the United Kingdom
TotalEnergies has acquired a 350 MW portfolio of solar projects and 85 MW of battery storage in the United Kingdom, expected to be operational by 2028 and supplying the equivalent of 100,000 British households.

TEPCO signs SGD35mn financing deal for rooftop solar projects in Singapore

Tokyo Electric Power Company signed a financing agreement with Bank SinoPac to support a 40 MW rooftop solar project in Singapore, marking a first for the group in the Asia-Pacific region.
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rPlus Energies secures over $500mn for 800 MW solar-storage project in the United States
rPlus Energies finalised over $500mn in tax equity financing with RBC to support the construction of the 800 MW Green River Energy Center in Utah.
Carey International commits $870mn to utility-scale solar projects in the United States
Carey International Group has committed $870mn to the construction of solar projects in the United States, marking the official launch of an energy portfolio led by SYMX Energy, with commissioning scheduled for 2026.

Côte d’Ivoire launches two 200 MWc solar tenders with integrated storage

The Ivorian government has opened two tenders for 100 MWc photovoltaic plants in Dabakala and Niakaramandougou, each with 33 MWh of storage and 25-year IPP concessions.
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NextEra Energy launches 100 MW solar farm in Louisiana with DEMCO
NextEra Energy Resources has inaugurated its first large-scale solar energy site in Louisiana, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy with a capacity of 100 megawatts.
Mon Power and Potomac Edison launch new 5.75 MW solar site through local partnership
The two FirstEnergy subsidiaries have opened a third solar site on former industrial land, in cooperation with local partners, reaching a total capacity of 30 megawatts.

Velto Renewables and Q ENERGY launch 9 MWc solar park in partnership in Aude

The La Gineste park, jointly developed by Q ENERGY and Velto Renewables, has a capacity of 9 MWc and marks a strengthening of the business partnership between the two companies in the Occitanie region.
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EDF and KOWEPO win 1.5-GW Al Zarraf solar project in Abu Dhabi
EDF and Korea Western Power signed an agreement to develop a 1.5-GW solar power plant in Abu Dhabi, following a tender for which sixteen entities had been prequalified.
BP signs final investment decision for 240 MW solar power plant in Azerbaijan
The Shafag 11 project in Jabrayil, backed by BP, SOCAR and the Azerbaijan Investment Company, secures a $200mn commitment at the Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition.

Arctech to deliver 175 MW of solar trackers for hydrogen project in Oman

Chinese supplier Arctech will equip a green hydrogen project in Duqm with 175 MWp of solar trackers, marking a milestone in the industrial energy development of Oman’s coastal region.
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TotalEnergies and RGE secure key licence to export 1 GW of electricity to Singapore
Singa Renewables receives Singaporean approval to import Indonesian solar electricity, marking a strategic step forward in a regional project led by TotalEnergies and RGE.
Waaree secures 586 MW solar deal in the US worth $176mn
Indian manufacturer Waaree has signed a $176mn solar module supply agreement with a US-based independent power producer, marking a key step in its industrial presence in the United States.

Solveo Energies deploys dynamic agrivoltaic system on apricot orchard

Solveo Energies has inaugurated an experimental agrivoltaic system in the Pyrénées-Orientales, combining solar power production and crop protection on a farm facing drought conditions.
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Washington cancels $2.92bn loan guarantee granted to Sunnova
The Trump administration has cancelled a federal guarantee granted to Sunnova Energy, withdrawing its support for a loan programme intended to finance 100,000 residential solar installations.
LONGi signs 102MW deal to equip public infrastructure in Finland
Chinese group LONGi has signed a 102MW supply contract for Hi-MO X10 back contact solar modules with a Finnish energy company, marking a step in its Northern European expansion.

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