The 50 MW Kong solar power plant marks a new step in Côte d’Ivoire’s national grid expansion, with CFA37bn ($60.5mn) in funding and commissioning set for early 2027.
Westbrooke Real et son partenaire CVE South Africa ont racheté un portefeuille solaire couvrant 91 stations Shell en Afrique du Sud, marquant un transfert d’actifs majeur dans le secteur énergétique local.
The commissioning of the 195 MW Springbok plant introduces the continent’s first utility-scale multi-buyer model, reinforcing the growth of power wheeling in South Africa.
The consortium led by Engie and Masdar has been selected to develop a 1.5 GW photovoltaic plant in Abu Dhabi, aimed at expanding the emirate’s solar capacity under its long-term energy strategy.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is reviewing a loan for a 100 MW photovoltaic project led by Qair in Tunisia, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with the national utility.
French independent producer CVE has commissioned an agrivoltaic pilot project in Haute-Loire, aiming to test solar panel integration on a cattle farm ahead of a future 12 MWc installation.
Geronimo Power celebrated the near completion of its 125 MW solar farm in Jackson County, marking a major step for the local economy and regional power grid.
GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has received the Final Operational Notification for its Zwartowo photovoltaic facility, marking a key regulatory milestone in the development of large-scale solar projects in Poland.
H.E Energy will develop 100 low-voltage solar facilities totalling 10MWDC in Hokkaido for SMFL Mirai Partners, with commissioning scheduled by June 2026.
Hokkaido Gas has launched a 2MW solar power plant in Kamishihoro, with an expected annual output of 4.4GWh to be distributed locally through energy supplier Karch.
Sembcorp Industries has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 300-megawatt solar plant in India, boosting its renewable energy footprint to a total capacity of 6.9 gigawatts.
Spanish solar energy producers have recorded 693 hours of zero or negative prices since January, already matching the total for the previous year, raising concerns about the sector’s profitability and market stability.
Mars signs a major contract with GoldenPeaks Capital to develop over 100 solar plants in Poland, aiming to power its European operations and supply chain with renewable electricity.
Doral Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement for 75% of the output from its Cold Creek Solar project, expanding its contracted portfolio to over 1.6 GW nationwide.
SNCF Voyageurs secures direct solar electricity supply from two plants owned by Octopus Energy and BayWa r.e., through 25-year agreements aimed at powering its rail network.
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has shortlisted several companies for Phase III of the Al Dibdibah solar plant, with a net capacity of 500 MW.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has agreed to examine compensation claims by ACME Solar and AMPIN Energy, citing losses caused by non-operational transmission lines.
Africa's photovoltaic market is expected to grow rapidly with 23 GW of new installations projected by 2028, according to Global Solar Council forecasts.
The Amance solar park, now owned by Commerz Real’s Klimavest fund, has entered production with a capacity of 47 MWp, confirming the investor’s strategy in the French market.
Boviet Solar expanded its Greenville plant with a third production line, raising its annual photovoltaic module capacity to 3 GW as part of an industrial investment exceeding $400mn.
Schneider Electric partners with GreenYellow to solarise 24 industrial sites in France, reaching an installed capacity of 16.9 MWp as part of a large-scale self-consumption energy programme.
Swedish group Vattenfall has started operating the Tützpatz agri-photovoltaic park, Germany’s largest installation of this kind, with a ten-year power supply contract signed with Deutsche Telekom.
Indian developer Sunsure Energy has inaugurated a new solar plant in Jhansi, bringing its projects in Uttar Pradesh to ten, and targeting 500 MW capacity in the state by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026.
Entech Energy & Services strengthens its portfolio with the purchase of 41 ground-mounted solar projects across 30 French departments, consolidating its development strategy towards 2029.
Canadian pension fund La Caisse has signed a A$1.1bn ($724 mn) deal to buy Australian developer Edify Energy, strengthening its presence in Australia's renewable energy sector.
Corsica Sole has commissioned a 14 GWh photovoltaic plant on a former fertiliser site in Pithiviers, aligning with its strategy to deploy solar projects on inactive industrial land.
According to a new study, Mexico could produce up to 90% of its electricity with solar and batteries, but costs above the global average are slowing this energy shift.
A joint venture between InfraCorp, Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency and Dutch company Solarge BV will build a solar panel factory with a capacity of 1 gigawatt.
Polish company Mostostal Warszawa has completed an 18.3 MW photovoltaic plant in Janikowo for PLN28.79mn ($6.67mn), integrated into a hybrid project combining solar and wind power at a shared grid connection point.
Entech wins its largest photovoltaic project with a €14mn contract to build and maintain a 30 MWp plant in Mayenne, scheduled for commissioning in 2027.
GreenYellow has signed an agreement with Dupol Next for the construction of a self-consumption solar power plant at the industrial site in Zanica, northern Italy.
GreenYellow has signed an agreement with manufacturer CMC to build a 653 kWc rooftop solar plant for self-consumption at its Andrychów site, strengthening its presence in Poland's industrial sector.
Japanese manufacturer Daikin has signed a five-year agreement with ENGIE North America to supply solar electricity to its Texas sites, including its main North American production centre.
Facing falling Chinese prices and unstable energy policies in the United States, Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger announces the end of its recovery efforts.
