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Vikram Solar has commissioned a new 5 GW automated plant in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, raising its total capacity to 9.5 GW and marking a key milestone in its industrial expansion strategy in India.
Norwegian group Scatec is developing a 1.1 GW solar plant with 200 MWh of storage for Egypt Aluminium, under a 25-year contract backed by the EIB, AfDB and EBRD.

GreenYellow signs 15-year hybrid solar contract with Thai retailer Dohome

GreenYellow has signed a major energy deal with Dohome to deploy 10.5 MWp of solar and 13 MWh of storage across 15 sites, marking one of the largest hybrid projects in Thailand’s retail sector.
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ENEOS Renewable Energy will develop two solar installations totalling 4MW on a decommissioned JR Hokkaido line, under a power supply agreement signed with the railway company and the regional electric utility.
RWE has commissioned a project combining 200 MW of solar and 100 MW of battery storage in Milam County, Texas, addressing the growing electricity demand and expanding its operations in the United States.

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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PowerField increased its operational capacity to 300 MWp by integrating seven new solar parks, developed or acquired before construction, across four Dutch provinces.
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.

West Holdings and Toshiba partner to deliver integrated solar and storage services

West Holdings and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions will jointly develop turnkey services for solar power plants and large-scale battery storage, combining construction, grid management and production optimisation.
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The Italo-Japanese group Potentia Energy has received environmental clearance for a 1 GW solar and battery hybrid park in New South Wales, estimated at AUD1.3bn ($858.9m).
Symphonics enables photovoltaic operators to access RTE’s adjustment mechanism, offering new profitability in a context of slowdown in the solar sector in France.

Axpo commissions 200 MWp solar complex in northern Spain

Swiss group Axpo has completed a four-plant photovoltaic complex in León province, totalling 200 MWp of capacity, and is preparing its grid connection for early 2026.
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Swift Solar begins a strategic collaboration with Plenitude to test its tandem perovskite solar technology at industrial scale, targeting deployment in large-scale photovoltaic projects.
Sojitz plans to deliver a 44.2 MWDC solar plant in Wakayama by December 2027, funded outside the feed-in tariff scheme and aimed at direct power sale contracts.

US imposes 50% tariffs on Indian solar modules, disrupting export flows

US tariff measures shake up Indian solar module exports, exposing the industry to structural overcapacity risks and forcing New Delhi to redirect its industrial strategy.
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SolarX secures €15mn in senior debt from Afrigreen to refinance solar commercial assets in four francophone countries, consolidating Franco-European financial presence in a strategic and growing market.
STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year agreement with solar producer TSE to supply 780 GWh of electricity to its French sites starting in 2027.

Pakistan forecasts solar surplus on grid in key industrial areas by 2026

The rise of residential solar in Pakistan could push some industrial regions into net-negative grid demand as early as next year, prompting a revision of tariffs and liquefied natural gas import contracts.
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Global floating solar capacity exceeded 1.8 GW in 2024, driven by utility-scale projects in China, India, Japan and Europe, with sustained growth expected through 2032.
Cypress Creek Renewables begins construction of the Hanson Solar project in Texas, backed by structured financing combining debt and equity, to support the ERCOT grid and supply Meta’s operations.
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.
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.

mPower launches first automated production line for solar modules dedicated to space

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.
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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.
Mizuho Lease initiates a takeover bid for Japan Infrastructure Fund, targeting its delisting and a strengthened partnership with Marubeni in solar asset management.

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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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.
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 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 delay rate for large-scale photovoltaic projects in the United States fell to 20% in Q3 2025, down from 25% a year earlier, despite record growth in installed capacity in 2024.
Evolution III fund of Inspired Evolution invests alongside FMO and Swedfund to accelerate regional growth of Sedgeley Solar Group, active in solar installations for commercial and industrial sectors.

Naked Energy expands solar thermal operations to Spain and Portugal

British company Naked Energy is accelerating its international expansion with a new office in Madrid to deploy its solar thermal technology in the industrially promising Iberian market.
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Tata Power is preparing a 10 GW ingot and wafer facility to consolidate its domestic solar chain, secure supplies, and capture PLI incentives ahead of 2026 local content mandates.
ACEN Australia’s Stubbo Solar project becomes the first solar asset to operate under an LTESA contract, strengthening its role in New South Wales’ energy transformation.

General Oyster to invest ¥800mn to strengthen its solar portfolio

The Japanese oyster producer is investing in both resale and construction of photovoltaic plants, evenly splitting resources to consolidate its GO Store subsidiary's position in the domestic solar market.
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Fortescue launches a solar innovation hub in the Pilbara with AUD45mn ($28.9mn) in public funding to test technologies aimed at accelerating and optimising large-scale solar farm construction.
The Philippine Department of Energy validated over 10 GW of renewable projects, including floating solar and hybrid systems, in the fourth round of its national green auction programme.

BridgePeak grants $144mn loan for 112.5MW solar farm in North Carolina

Developer Headwater Energy secured $144mn in financing arranged by BridgePeak Energy Capital to build a 112.5MW solar plant, expanding its portfolio in the southeastern United States.
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JA Solar has signed an agreement with Larsen & Toubro to supply photovoltaic modules for the Samarkand 1 and 2 solar power plants, developed by ACWA Power with a total installed capacity of 1.2 GW.
Taiwanese company HD Renewable Energy is expanding internationally with major solar and battery storage projects in Australia and Japan, targeting more than 6 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2028.