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Enbridge Gas Ohio is assessing its legal options following the Ohio regulator's decision to cut its revenues, citing potential threats to investment and future customer costs.
According to the 2025 report on global energy access, despite notable progress in renewable energy, insufficient targeted financing continues to hinder electricity and clean cooking access, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

China and the United States improve their energy performance in an unstable global context

While advanced economies maintain global energy leadership, China and the United States have significantly progressed in the security and sustainability of their energy systems, according to the World Economic Forum's annual report.
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Sierra Leone relaunches an ambitious offshore exploration campaign, using a 3D seismic survey to evaluate up to 60 potential oil blocks before opening a new licensing round as early as next October.
Argentina and Peru have signed an agreement expanding their scientific and technological cooperation in the civil nuclear field, including joint research projects and specialised training programmes for future development.

Google signs world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement

Google has concluded a historic agreement to purchase 200 megawatts of fusion energy from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, marking the entry of technology giants into the commercial era of this new energy form.
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Egypt has been building an industrial photovoltaic solar complex in Ain Sokhna since June 19, aiming to stimulate strategic local production with a total investment of $200 million funded by the Chinese group Sunrev.
Globeleq and African Trade & Investment Development Insurance finalise a payment guarantee for the Menengai geothermal project (35 MW), securing financing ahead of its planned operational launch in Kenya.

France: Toul inaugurates 8.5 MW biomass heating plant with ENGIE Solutions

The city of Toul has officially inaugurated a biomass heating plant operated by ENGIE Solutions, intended to supply heating from wood-energy to over 2,400 local homes starting from the next winter season.
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Faced with recurrent shortages, Zambia is reorganising its fuel supply chain, notably issuing licences for operating new tanker trucks and service stations to enhance national energy security and reduce external dependence.
EDF and Italy’s Marcegaglia signed a letter of intent for a ten-year nuclear electricity supply contract, covering half of the energy needs for the future industrial site in Fos-sur-Mer starting from 2029.

Grangemouth Closure: UK Oil Stocks at Highest Level in Three Years

The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has triggered a record increase in UK oil inventories, highlighting growing dependence on imports and an expanding deficit in domestic refining capacity.
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Générale du Solaire has inaugurated in Leutenheim, Bas-Rhin, a floating photovoltaic plant of approximately 20 MWc installed on a former gravel pit, marking the region's first large-scale project supported by successful local participatory funding.
Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland will produce 125,000 tonnes annually of e-NG at the Finnish port of Rauma, targeting European and international markets with a significant investment.

EU funds €3.5mn cross-border hydrogen infrastructure project

The European Commission grants €3.5mn to support preparatory work for a Franco-German cross-border network aimed at transporting hydrogen between the Grand Est region and Baden-Württemberg starting in 2029.
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Airloom Energy begins construction of a pilot site in Wyoming to test an innovative turbine aimed at enhancing American energy security in the face of anticipated growth in electricity demand.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise commercial agreements for a 153 MW energy storage project in South Africa, aimed at enhancing national grid stability and optimising peak energy management.

Minesto receives €2.1mn for tidal-powered microgrid project in Faroe Islands

Swedish company Minesto will lead a consortium awarded €2.1 million funding to install an autonomous tidal-powered microgrid in the Faroe Islands aimed at off-grid communities.
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Mexco Energy Corporation reports an annual net profit of $1.71mn, up 27%, driven by increased hydrocarbon production despite persistently weak natural gas prices in the Permian Basin.
S&P Global Ratings lowers Ecopetrol's global rating to BB following Colombia's sovereign downgrade, while Moody’s Investors Service confirms the group's Ba1 rating with a stable outlook.
Les Ilots Blandin plant, covering 127 hectares in Haute-Marne, has an installed capacity of 74.3 MWp, annually supplying electricity to the equivalent of 65% of the local urban community.
Octopus Energy Generation announces an initial $60 million fund dedicated to financing energy infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to raise $250 million over three years, in partnership with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers.

Kuwait launches tender for 1.1 GW solar power project

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has launched the tender for the 1.1 GW Al Dibdibah and Al Shagaya Phase III Zone 1 solar project, targeting pre-qualified international companies and consortia.
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T1 Energy commits $850 million to build a five-gigawatt photovoltaic facility in Texas, selecting Yates Construction and benefiting from local tax incentives, with 1,800 jobs anticipated by the end of 2026.
The German solar developer has completed the 90-megawatt-peak Postomino photovoltaic park in north-western Poland, integrating it with an existing wind farm’s high-voltage line in a cable-pooling arrangement set to supply electricity to about 32,000 homes.

EDF launches a floating solar plant with 70,000 panels in Isère

EDF Renouvelables plans a floating solar plant in Isère by 2027, featuring 70,000 panels integrated with an existing hydroelectric dam, targeting an annual production of 60 GWh.
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Scatec ASA finalises financing for its hybrid solar-battery Obelisk project in Egypt, securing $479.1 million from international financial institutions for a planned capacity of 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW storage.
The 800 MW Horizeo photovoltaic project spanning 680 hectares in Gironde awaits governmental authorization linked to France’s Zero Net Artificialization (ZAN) objective to advance permits submitted in early 2024.

Global solar tracker market reaches 111 GWdc in 2024, says Wood Mackenzie

Global photovoltaic tracker shipments rose 20% in 2024, driven by India and Saudi Arabia, pushing the United States to a less dominant market position.
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Chinese manufacturer Astronergy will supply its ASTRO N8 photovoltaic modules for a solar project developed in Spain by engineering firm GES Siemsa, marking a strategic advance in the European market.
SMEG and the City of Mâcon have started construction of a 6 MWc solar power plant on a former landfill site, with commissioning scheduled for early 2026.

Corsica Sole launches 5.4 MWc solar power plant on rehabilitated site in Lorraine

Producer Corsica Sole is inaugurating a 5.4 MWc photovoltaic plant in Cirey-sur-Vezouze on a former industrial site, with 8,700 panels and an estimated annual output of 6.1 GWh.
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The Kashgar region has connected over 10 GW of solar projects to the grid, representing more than three-quarters of its total power capacity, initiating the development of a new power system in southern Xinjiang.
U.S.-based Soltage raises $260mn to support the construction of 250 MW in solar and storage projects within a development pipeline exceeding 2 GW.

Origis Energy secures $530mn financing for two solar projects in the United States

Origis Energy has closed financing for the Wheatland project in Indiana as part of a $530mn portfolio, in partnership with MUFG and several financial institutions.
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Germany’s solar capture price fell to a five-year low in May, driven by rising negative price hours and excess photovoltaic capacity.
Albioma Solaire Guyane has commissioned five photovoltaic plants totalling 1.4 MWc, spread across Mana and Macouria, to strengthen local electricity supply in a region isolated from the national grid.

NOA and Standard Bank close financing for 349 MW Khauta South solar project

South African group NOA and Standard Bank have finalised the financing of the 349 MW Khauta South solar site, now the largest developed on a single site in South Africa.
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Enfinity Global signed new power purchase agreements for a 420 MW solar portfolio with a US technology company operating in Italy, reinforcing its position in the Italian energy market.
The American solar sector saw strong industrial growth in Q1, but tax and trade uncertainties could hinder its momentum and affect local investments.