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EDF has announced that the Flamanville EPR reactor is now operating at 80% of its capacity. The target of reaching full output by the end of autumn remains confirmed by the utility.
A $430mn funding package will be allocated by the World Bank to Tunisia to modernise its electrical grid and strengthen its integration with renewable capacity, aiming to attract $2.8bn in private investments.

European Union prepares quotas to mandate locally produced low-carbon steel in public procurement

The European Commission is developing a scheme mandating a minimum share of EU-made low-carbon steel in public procurement, alongside a post-safeguard trade regime and targeted energy support to sustain the continental steel industry.
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US-based Venture Global has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreement with Japan’s Mitsui, covering 1 MTPA over twenty years starting in 2029.
Mizuho Lease initiates a takeover bid for Japan Infrastructure Fund, targeting its delisting and a strengthened partnership with Marubeni in solar asset management.

Massive outage in the Dominican Republic: 85% of the grid still down

A major blackout has disrupted electricity supply across the Dominican Republic, impacting transport, tourism and infrastructure nationwide. Authorities state that recovery is underway despite the widespread impact.
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HS Hyosung partners with Umicore to produce silicon anodes, a key material for next-generation batteries, through a €120 mn investment to strengthen its position in energy storage.
Saudi Aramco cuts its official selling price for Arab Light crude in Asia, responding to Brent-Dubai spread pressure and potential impact of US sanctions on Russian oil.

New process improves high-temperature stability of perovskite solar cells

A joint research team in China has developed an innovative molecular strategy to enhance thermal stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for large-scale production.
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Sunsure Energy will supply Deepak Fertilisers with 19.36 MW of hybrid solar and wind power, delivering 55 mn units of electricity annually to its industrial facility in Raigad, Maharashtra.
Vietnam is consolidating its regulatory and financial framework to decarbonise its economy, structure a national carbon market, and attract foreign investment in its long-term energy strategy.

DMEGC Solar secures TÜV SÜD certification for its 655 W photovoltaic module

DMEGC Solar received TÜV SÜD certification for its Infinity G12RT-B66 photovoltaic module series, reaching a peak output of 655 W, with mass production scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
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TotalEnergies has signed a 15-year renewable power agreement with Google to supply its data centres in Ohio through a solar plant connected to the PJM grid.
LG Energy Solution partners with South 8 Technologies to develop lithium-ion batteries capable of operating at -60 °C, strengthening its position in the space sector alongside KULR Technology Group and NASA.

Statkraft launches 340 MWp of solar and hybrid projects in Brazil

Statkraft strengthens its presence in Brazil with three new solar and hybrid plants representing an investment of NOK2.3bn ($211mn), consolidating its strategy in a fast-growing energy market.
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The accelerated approval of the Aurora facility’s nuclear safety plan marks a strategic milestone in rebuilding a domestic nuclear fuel production line in the United States.
The removal of two Brazilian refiners and Petrobras’ pricing offensive reshuffle spot volumes around Santos and Paranaguá, shifting competition ahead of a planned tax increase in early 2026.

Natural Gas Services raises 2025 guidance after 14.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA

Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.
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Shell Pipeline has awarded Morrison the construction of an elevated oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction, a strategic project to strengthen crude transport capacity in the Gulf of Mexico.
IonQ will deploy a quantum computer and entanglement distribution network at the University of Chicago, strengthening its technological presence within the Chicago Quantum Exchange and accelerating its product roadmap.
Zimplats starts phase 2A of its solar project in Zimbabwe, with a $54 million investment to add 45 MW to its capacity, bringing its total to 80 MW to power its mining sites.
Foulath Holding partners with Yellow Door Energy to develop a 123 MWc industrial solar power project in Bahrain, setting a global record in size and capacity for a single site.

GCL signs two 100 MW solar projects with PLN IP in Indonesia

GCL Energy Technology strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia by partnering with PLN Indonesia Power to develop two 100 MW solar plants, both ground-mounted and floating, as part of the government’s Hijaunesia program.
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Energy group REDEN has commissioned a 3-hectare agrivoltaic greenhouse in Montaut, Ariège, combining specialised agricultural production and electricity generation on a single family-run site.
Ghana commits $200mn to equip 4,000 rooftops with solar panels, aiming to stabilise a strained grid and attract private capital into its power sector.

Nankai Electric Railway signs PPA for 2MW floating solar power plant

The Japanese railway group will purchase solar electricity produced by Kyocera EPA via a third-party PPA structured by Kansai Electric Power, marking its first involvement in such agreements.
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Takeei Energy & Park begins operating its first asset under the feed-in-premium scheme, marking a milestone in the group’s investment strategy in the renewable energy sector.
An unprecedented partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank enables George Gordon First Nation to fully own a solar plant powering a potash mine in Saskatchewan.

Zelestra secures $60mn tax equity financing for Jasper solar power plant

Zelestra has closed a $60mn tax equity deal with Stonehenge Capital to support its 81 MW solar project in Indiana, set to become operational in Q4 2025.
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JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.
energyRe secured $370mn in financing from several international banks to support the construction of a solar portfolio set to supply electricity to approximately 36,000 households.

Volkswagen secures 400 GWh of Guarantees of Origin from Enfinity in Italy

Enfinity Global has signed a ten-year agreement with VW Kraftwerk GmbH for the annual supply of 40 GWh of Guarantees of Origin from its photovoltaic power plants in Italy.
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We Recycle Solar and Nations Roof launch a joint offer to manage rooftop solar panel recycling and upgrade energy infrastructure on commercial buildings across the US.
The Foster Clean Power project in Humboldt County combines 9.4 MW of solar capacity and 10 MWh of battery storage under a power purchase agreement with Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

Stardust Solar reaches operating breakeven with record revenue of $1.78M

Stardust Solar reports its first-ever positive EBITDA, driven by a 99% jump in quarterly revenue and a record inflow of signed contracts.
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GreenYellow is expanding its presence in Poland with a €100mn ($106mn) investment plan to grow its photovoltaic capacity, develop energy storage, and deploy energy efficiency solutions for industrial and commercial businesses.
The UK government has authorised the construction of the Stonestreet Green Solar project, combining 150 MWp of solar capacity and 100 MW of battery storage, marking a major step for Korkia and Evolution Power’s infrastructure portfolio.

TotalEnergies and Aljomaih secure 400 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia

The Franco-Saudi consortium has won a 25-year contract to develop a 400 MW photovoltaic plant in the Hail region, as part of Saudi Arabia’s national renewable energy programme.
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Marubeni Power Retail will supply Aeon with up to 200MW of solar power via an off-site PPA framework, with delivery set to begin this fiscal year and scale up progressively through 2028.
Clenergy has appointed Haydn Fletcher and Samir Jacob to strategic positions to strengthen its operations in Australia and internationally, amid targeted commercial expansion.