Energie solaire

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has launched the tender for the 1.1 GW Al Dibdibah and Al Shagaya Phase III Zone 1 solar project, targeting pre-qualified international companies and consortia.
T1 Energy commits $850 million to build a five-gigawatt photovoltaic facility in Texas, selecting Yates Construction and benefiting from local tax incentives, with 1,800 jobs anticipated by the end of 2026.

Goldbeck Solar finishes 90 MWp Postomino plant, ties into Polish grid

The German solar developer has completed the 90-megawatt-peak Postomino photovoltaic park in north-western Poland, integrating it with an existing wind farm’s high-voltage line in a cable-pooling arrangement set to supply electricity to about 32,000 homes.
EDF Renouvelables plans a floating solar plant in Isère by 2027, featuring 70,000 panels integrated with an existing hydroelectric dam, targeting an annual production of 60 GWh.
Scatec ASA finalises financing for its hybrid solar-battery Obelisk project in Egypt, securing $479.1 million from international financial institutions for a planned capacity of 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW storage.

Neoen and Engie Await Government Approval to Relaunch Giant Solar Plant

The 800 MW Horizeo photovoltaic project spanning 680 hectares in Gironde awaits governmental authorization linked to France’s Zero Net Artificialization (ZAN) objective to advance permits submitted in early 2024.
Global photovoltaic tracker shipments rose 20% in 2024, driven by India and Saudi Arabia, pushing the United States to a less dominant market position.
Chinese manufacturer Astronergy will supply its ASTRO N8 photovoltaic modules for a solar project developed in Spain by engineering firm GES Siemsa, marking a strategic advance in the European market.

SMEG launches construction of 6 MWc solar power plant in Mâcon

SMEG and the City of Mâcon have started construction of a 6 MWc solar power plant on a former landfill site, with commissioning scheduled for early 2026.
Producer Corsica Sole is inaugurating a 5.4 MWc photovoltaic plant in Cirey-sur-Vezouze on a former industrial site, with 8,700 panels and an estimated annual output of 6.1 GWh.
The Kashgar region has connected over 10 GW of solar projects to the grid, representing more than three-quarters of its total power capacity, initiating the development of a new power system in southern Xinjiang.

Soltage secures $260mn to accelerate solar projects in the United States

U.S.-based Soltage raises $260mn to support the construction of 250 MW in solar and storage projects within a development pipeline exceeding 2 GW.
Origis Energy has closed financing for the Wheatland project in Indiana as part of a $530mn portfolio, in partnership with MUFG and several financial institutions.
Germany’s solar capture price fell to a five-year low in May, driven by rising negative price hours and excess photovoltaic capacity.

Albioma commissions five solar plants in French Guiana totalling 1.4 MWc capacity

Albioma Solaire Guyane has commissioned five photovoltaic plants totalling 1.4 MWc, spread across Mana and Macouria, to strengthen local electricity supply in a region isolated from the national grid.
South African group NOA and Standard Bank have finalised the financing of the 349 MW Khauta South solar site, now the largest developed on a single site in South Africa.
Enfinity Global signed new power purchase agreements for a 420 MW solar portfolio with a US technology company operating in Italy, reinforcing its position in the Italian energy market.

United States adds 8.6 GW of solar capacity despite legislative threats

The American solar sector saw strong industrial growth in Q1, but tax and trade uncertainties could hinder its momentum and affect local investments.
Global solar leaders doubled shipments in one year, but combined losses of $4 billion highlight intense margin pressure in the sector.
Growth in the U.S. solar sector is expected to slow by 2030 due to political shifts in Washington directly impacting tax incentives and imposing tariffs on essential materials, creating sectoral uncertainty.
Kaduna Electric has signed an agreement to build a 100 MW solar power plant with battery storage in northern Nigeria to strengthen electricity supply in four states affected by chronic outages.
EDF will strengthen its off-grid platform in Africa with a $10mn loan from Mirova to expand electricity access to 5 million people by 2030.

AES signs two deals to deliver 650 MW of solar to Meta data centres

AES will supply 650 MW of solar capacity to Meta through two long-term power purchase agreements in the United States, strengthening its position in the Southwest Power Pool market.
Boralex signed renewable energy certificate contracts with New York’s energy authority for two solar projects totalling 450 MW in capacity.
The Ivorian government has approved a 25-year concession for an 85,934 MWh solar power plant in Katiola under a public-private partnership with Swiss energy firm JC Mont-Fort.

Greencells signs 68.48 MWp EPC contract with Enray in the United Kingdom

German group Greencells strengthens its UK presence through an EPC and O&M agreement with Enray Power for a solar plant incorporating an energy storage system in North Yorkshire.
Urban Grid sets up honey production at its Crystal Hill solar site, combining beekeeping and farming to trial new land management models.
Ecopetrol acquires Statkraft’s Colombian subsidiary, including eight projects under development and the 130 MW Portón del Sol solar plant.

Qair launches two hybrid solar plants totalling 30 MWp with storage in Chad

French group Qair has begun construction on two hybrid solar plants in N’Djamena totalling 30 MWp with battery storage, under a 20-year BOOT contract with the Chadian government.
The third-party ownership model dominates non-residential solar installations in the US, according to Wood Mackenzie, with 2.1 GWdc installed in 2024, a record driven by the rise of transferable tax credits.
Enfinity Global secured a €100mn ($108.4mn) bond facility from Eiffel Investment Group to accelerate its energy storage and solar projects across Europe, mainly in Italy and the United Kingdom.

Kuwait opens pre-qualification for two 500 MW solar projects

The Kuwait Authority for Public-Private Partnerships has launched a pre-qualification process to build two photovoltaic plants in the Al Jahra region.
Iberdrola Italia has inaugurated a new photovoltaic plant in Tarquinia with a capacity of 33 MW, aiming to produce around 50 GWh of solar electricity per year to support industrial electrification.
SOLV Energy announces contracts totalling more than 6 GW of solar and storage projects in the United States, with construction launches expected as early as 2025. The projects will span several states including Arizona and California.

China’s solar capacity reaches 59.7 GW in Q1 2025, surpassing coal

China added 59.7 GW of photovoltaic capacity in Q1 2025, surpassing coal power generation capacity for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Engie cancelled its hybrid solar farm project in Yass after local opposition. The company is now considering installing only a battery system on the site, responding to community concerns.
The Chisamba solar power plant, a major private project in Zambia with a $71.5 million investment, has reached 91% completion, aiming to bridge a structural energy deficit through a strategic partnership with a leading mining group.

Enviromena secures £3.7m to launch Rhigos Road solar plant in Wales

Close Brothers funds the construction of an 8.99MWp solar plant in Rhigos, marking a new phase in a £200mn partnership with Enviromena.
RWE is developing over 86 MWp of solar capacity on recultivated land in the Rhenish region, with commissioning scheduled by the end of 2025.
ReNew Energy Global commits Rs22,000 crore ($2.57bn) to develop a 2.8 GW solar-wind hybrid power plant in Andhra Pradesh.