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The Tilley Solar project, led by Indigenous and private partners, has reached full commissioning, adding 23.6 MW to Alberta's power grid and marking an economic milestone for Alexander First Nation.
Waaree Solar Americas will supply next-generation bifacial modules to Sabancı Renewables for two utility-scale solar plants in Texas, strengthening its presence in the North American market.

US court clears ECA Solar to proceed with contested solar development project

A court in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit filed against ECA Solar, removing legal barriers to the construction of a planned solar facility outside the city limits of Morris.
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EDF power solutions acquires a 20% stake in Obelisk, a 1.1GW hybrid solar and storage project in Egypt led by Scatec and Norfund, marking a new milestone in its regional strategy.
Mitsubishi HC Capital Energy and Ecokaku will develop 10 MW of non-subsidised solar power plants annually in Japan, targeting direct contracts with industrial buyers through long-term power purchase agreements.

NU E Power raises $1.8mn to develop solar projects and launch international studies

Canadian company NU E Power plans to fund the development of its solar projects in Lethbridge and feasibility studies in Mongolia, Malaysia, and Africa through a $1.8mn private placement.
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Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation signed a PHP3.975bn ($71mn) project finance loan with Bank of the Philippine Islands to accelerate the completion of its 113MW solar power plant in Pangasinan province.
U.S. clean energy capacity growth hits quarterly record, but industry players raise concerns over a slowing market amid regulatory instability.

Scatec begins operations at Grootfontein solar plant in South Africa

Norwegian producer Scatec launches commercial operation of its 273 MW solar plant in Western Cape under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
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Scatec has signed two shareholder agreements for its 1.1GW hybrid project in Egypt, reducing its economic interest while retaining operational control.
The French subsidiary of Solarwatt has filed for court-ordered restructuring, hit by reduced public subsidies and a downturn in the residential solar segment.

Promigas acquires 3.5 GW of solar assets from Zelestra in Latin America

Zelestra sells its Latin American platform to Promigas, including 1.4 GW of operational or under-construction assets and 2.1 GW of advanced-stage projects in Chile, Peru and Colombia.
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Over 140 solar sector companies have urged Congress to lift a directive from the Department of the Interior blocking permit approvals, putting hundreds of energy projects in the United States at risk.
Un terminal portuaire en Espagne alliera réfrigération industrielle haute performance et production solaire pour optimiser les coûts énergétiques et les capacités logistiques de PTP Ibérica, avec un démarrage prévu d’ici mi-2026.

Japan Semiconductor signs power purchase agreement for 7.8MW floating solar plant

Toshiba’s subsidiary commits to acquiring non-fossil certificates from a floating solar power plant operated by OTS in Japan, under a virtual power purchase agreement coordinated by Digital Grid.
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Terra-Gen has closed $383.3mn in financing for the construction of its Lockhart III and IV solar units, adding 205 MW to California’s grid with commercial operations expected in 2026.
US developer Ecoplexus has closed a $300mn financing deal with KKR and SMBC to support over 13GW of solar and storage projects under development across the country.

EDP signs PPA with Carrefour for 50 GWh of energy in Poland

EDP will supply 30% of Carrefour Polska’s energy needs through a PPA combining solar and wind, marking a step forward in the development of renewable capacity in Poland.
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French public funding will support the construction of ten solar power plants with storage in Mauritania, as the country works to expand its grid to reach universal electricity access by 2030.
Recurrent Energy has received authorisation to develop Tillbridge, a hybrid 1.3 GW solar and battery project in England, strengthening its expansion strategy in the UK market.
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 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.

ENEOS to build two solar plants on former JR Hokkaido railway tracks

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.
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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 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.

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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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 Energy Systems & Solutions will jointly develop turnkey services for solar power plants and large-scale battery storage, combining construction, grid management and production optimisation.

Potentia Energy secures federal approval for AUD1.3bn solar hybrid project

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).
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Symphonics enables photovoltaic operators to access RTE’s adjustment mechanism, offering new profitability in a context of slowdown in the solar sector in France.
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.

Swift Solar and Plenitude launch industrial testing for tandem solar technology

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.
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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 tariff measures shake up Indian solar module exports, exposing the industry to structural overcapacity risks and forcing New Delhi to redirect its industrial strategy.

SolarX secures €15mn in debt from Afrigreen for C&I projects in West Africa

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.
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STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year agreement with solar producer TSE to supply 780 GWh of electricity to its French sites starting in 2027.
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.

Floating solar market to hit $84.9mn by 2032 driven by Asia and Europe

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.
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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.
Facing massive overcapacity, US tariff pressures and rapid technological change, India's solar module sector is preparing for major industrial restructuring dominated by a few integrated groups.