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British International Investment and FirstRand partner to finance the decarbonisation of African companies through a facility focused on supporting high-emission sectors.
The Ghanaian government is implementing a reform of its energy system focused on increasing the use of local natural gas, aiming to reduce electricity production costs and limit the sector's financial imbalance.

EDP commissions rooftop solar plant for Johnson Electric in Italy

EDP has launched operations of a rooftop solar plant at Johnson Electric’s site in Asti, targeting an annual output of 400 MWh to strengthen the manufacturer’s energy autonomy and stabilise electricity costs.
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Serbia is preparing a budget law amendment to enable the takeover of NIS, a refinery under US sanctions and owned by Russian groups, to avoid an imminent energy shutdown.
Norsk Hydro plans to shut down five extrusion plants in Europe in 2026, impacting 730 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at improving profitability in a pressured market.

Tokyo Gas commits to importing 1 MTPA of US LNG over 20 years

Tokyo Gas has signed a 20-year agreement with US-based Venture Global to purchase one million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas starting in 2030, reinforcing energy flows between Japan and the United States.
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Budapest moves to secure Serbian oil supply, threatened by Croatia’s suspension of crude flows following US sanctions on the Russian-controlled NIS refinery.
A joint vehicle between RWE and Apollo injects €3.2bn into the 25.1% stake in Amprion to support a €36.4bn investment plan in German power grids by 2029, consolidating a hybrid public-private model.

Venture Global accuses Shell of commercial sabotage amid gas supply dispute

Venture Global accuses Shell of deliberately harming its operations over three years amid a conflict over spot market liquefied natural gas sales outside long-term contracts.
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The City of Paris has awarded Dalkia the concession for its urban heating network, a €15bn contract, ousting long-time operator Engie after a five-year process.
On the 50th anniversary of its independence, Suriname announced a national roadmap including major public investment to develop its offshore oil reserves.

TotalEnergies withdraws floating terminal from Le Havre after fifteen months of inactivity

TotalEnergies ends operations of its Le Havre floating LNG terminal, installed after the 2022 energy crisis, due to its complete inactivity since August 2024.
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BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel, has signed a €1.7mn contract to supply a hydrogen refuelling station and electrolyser to a construction company operating in Southern Europe.
Golar LNG has completed a $1.2bn refinancing for its floating LNG unit Gimi, securing extended financing terms and releasing net liquidity to strengthen its position in the liquefied natural gas market.

PowerField adds 170 MWp by acquiring and building seven solar parks

PowerField increased its operational capacity to 300 MWp by integrating seven new solar parks, developed or acquired before construction, across four Dutch provinces.
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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery selects US-based Honeywell to supply technology that will double its crude processing capacity and expand its petrochemical output.
Liberia secures additional funding from the African Development Fund to finalise a delayed hydroelectric project and associated infrastructure.

Idex commissions solar carport plant in Bourg-en-Bresse

Idex has inaugurated a photovoltaic power plant spanning 14,500 m² at Ainterexpo's parking area, developed in partnership with Grand Bourg Agglomération under a 30-year operating model.
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Veolia launches a major project in Pozna aiming to fully replace coal with low-carbon local energy sources in district heating, with a first phase already operational showing 92% efficiency.
Iraq secures production by bypassing US sanctions through local payments, energy-for-energy swaps, and targeted suspension of financial flows to Lukoil to protect West Qurna-2 exports.
French renewable heat provider Newheat has inaugurated the largest agricultural solar thermal plant in the country, supplying the Les Tomates d’Auïtou site with 5,400 MWh annually.
First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.

Ecopetrol acquires 0.6 GW solar portfolio from Statkraft for $157.5mn

Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.
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The Kuwaiti government has invited six international consortia to submit bids for a new 500-megawatt solar project under phase III of the Al Shagaya complex.
Exowatt strengthens its capital to industrialise its P3 solar solution and meet the strong demand from AI-powered data centres across the United States.

Illinois clarifies county authority over solar siting

A new law passed by the Illinois Legislature strengthens counties' power over siting commercial solar projects in unincorporated areas, amid a legal dispute between Grundy County and the City of Morris.
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US-based T1 Energy strengthens its industrial footprint with two successive capital injections and prepares for the launch of its G2_Austin facility, while doubling production at its G1_Dallas site in the fourth quarter.
Velto Renewables becomes the sole owner of Europe's largest floating solar power plant after finalising the transaction with Q ENERGY, strengthening its presence in France.

Voltalia commissions 126 MW Sarimay solar power plant in Uzbekistan

Voltalia has launched electricity production at Sarimay Solar, a 126-megawatt solar plant in Uzbekistan, marking a key milestone in the deployment of new photovoltaic capacity in the country.
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rPlus Energies has completed the acquisition of two solar and storage projects totalling 900 MW in Ada County, reinforcing its position as a key energy player in the western United States.
Sattel International receives a licence to develop a six MWp solar power plant with storage in Luozi, a project aimed at strengthening electricity supply and supporting economic activities in this area of Kongo-Central.

Sturdee Energy secures financing for Bela Bela solar project in South Africa

South African developer Sturdee Energy has secured funding to begin construction of the 91.2 MW Bela Bela solar plant in Limpopo Province, set to supply power to a major industrial site.
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ReNew Energy Global will commit INR820bn ($9.33bn) to solar, hydro and green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening its footprint in southern India’s energy infrastructure.
US-based mPower has opened a high-throughput factory for solar modules targeting space missions, with an initial capacity of 1 MW per year, set to double by mid-2026.

Turbo Energy tokenises hybrid projects via Stellar blockchain to target EaaS market

Turbo Energy launches a pilot project in Spain to tokenize hybrid solar installations financing, leveraging Stellar and Taurus blockchain technology to access a $145.18bn EaaS market by 2030.
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Mizuho Lease initiates a takeover bid for Japan Infrastructure Fund, targeting its delisting and a strengthened partnership with Marubeni in solar asset management.
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.

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.
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.