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The Norwegian group Scatec strengthens its position in emerging markets with a marked increase in revenue and its portfolio of projects under construction.
The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

The EBRD grants USD 150 million to Enerjisa to strengthen the Turkish power grid

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is financing the modernization of Enerjisa Enerji’s electricity distribution network in the Toroslar region, affected by the 2023 earthquakes.
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Vikram Solar will supply 250 MW of high-efficiency solar modules to the Bondada Group for a project in Maharashtra, with deployment scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2025–2026.
Meta secures its energy supply in South Carolina with a 100-megawatt solar project led by Silicon Ranch and Central Electric Power Cooperative. The site will support the group's future data center in Graniteville.

SolAmerica Secures $100 Million from Deutsche Bank for Solar Projects

SolAmerica Energy secures a $100 million revolving credit facility with Deutsche Bank to support its distributed solar assets in the United States.
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Diamond Infrastructure Solutions grants Third Pillar Solar exclusive access to its Texas reservoirs to evaluate the potential for 500 MW of floating solar as part of a $700 million investment.
The Jackson County Solar project, valued at 125 megawatts, is expected to generate more than $70 million in direct economic impact for local communities in Michigan.

Empower delivers solar power plant for L’Oréal Egypt and secures regional foothold

Empower New Energy commissions a solar power plant in Egypt for L’Oréal, completing a direct investment structured without debt and strengthening its market entry strategy in the African industrial sector.
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Looser eligibility rules for U.S. solar tax credits triggered an immediate stock surge, easing investor concerns about potential regulatory tightening.
TCL SunPower Global entrusts the distribution of its solar panels to Energia Italia, thereby consolidating its presence in the Italian market within a context of strategic restructuring.

Maxeon Revises Strategy After USD 65 Million Loss in First Half

Weakened by the exclusion of its solar panels from the U.S. market, Maxeon reports a sharp revenue decline and adjusts its financial structure under market pressure.
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The Manah-1 solar project in Oman, with a capacity of 500 MW, was delivered by Shanghai Electric and has recorded a stable first month of operation, strengthening industrial and technical cooperation with Électricité de France.
Vanda RE is in talks with potential buyers in Singapore for electricity from a $3 billion solar and storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands.

Rezolv Energy secures 731MW in Romania’s public-backed renewables auction

Rezolv Energy won three contracts for difference totalling 731MW in Romania’s second auction, supported by public financing mechanisms for renewable energy.
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Gentari has started construction at the Maryvale site, a solar project combined with a 409 MWh battery storage system, located in Central-West Orana and backed by a long-term public contract.
OX2 has obtained Australian environmental approval to build a solar and storage project in Muswellbrook, on a former coal site in New South Wales, marking a milestone in its industrial strategy in the region.

IFC grants $600 million loan to ENGIE Energía Perú for energy projects

The International Finance Corporation finances ENGIE Energía Perú to develop solar, wind, and storage projects, with performance indicators targeting efficiency and governance.
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Tigo Energy exceeds 200GWh of reclaimed energy across more than 130,000 solar installations, with measurable gains for clients such as Pioneer Market in the United States.
Casa dos Ventos has chosen Nextracker to equip four solar and hybrid projects totalling 1.5 GW, marking its first large-scale entry into the solar sector in Brazil.
Stem deploys a grid optimisation solution for the Camino solar site, with a capacity of 57 MW, in California, meeting IEEE 2800 standards and targeting operational reliability and market performance.
Green Hybrid Power secures initial $4.4mn financing to launch a 1 GW floating solar power plant in Zimbabwe, aiming to supply 500 MW to industry under a twenty-year contract.

Loblaw launches Canada’s largest rooftop solar system for its logistics centre

Loblaw Group will deploy a 7.5 MW photovoltaic installation on the roof of its East Gwillimbury distribution centre, generating up to 25% of the site’s annual electricity and marking a new step for the Canadian logistics sector.
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Savion, a Shell subsidiary, transfers majority ownership of five solar projects to Tango Holdings, 80% owned by Ares, to optimise the U.S. renewable electricity production portfolio and improve the profitability of the oil group’s investments.
Agilitas Energy announces the acquisition of a 12.5-megawatt solar project in North Smithfield, aiming to power more than 2,500 homes and provide full energy credits to commercial and institutional customers in Rhode Island.

European solar growth slows in 2024 but will reach 400 GW in 2025

Europe will see its first slowdown in solar deployment in ten years in 2024, with 64.2 GW expected, but this does not call into question the 400 GW target for 2025 set by the European Commission.
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Investment fund KKR is committing $335mn in a strategic partnership with CleanPeak Energy to accelerate the rollout of solar, storage and microgrid solutions aimed at Australian businesses.
Bluebird Solar is initiating a significant investment plan in Greater Noida to increase its production capacity to 2.5 GW and integrate automated lines powered by artificial intelligence.

TotalEnergies ENEOS completes rooftop solar power plant with TechnipFMC in Malaysia

TotalEnergies ENEOS has commissioned a 680-kilowatt photovoltaic facility at TechnipFMC’s Johor Bahru site, supplying 20% of the factory’s energy needs under an 18-year power purchase agreement.
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Voltalia has been selected for the construction of two photovoltaic plants in Ireland, totalling 92.9 megawatts, further strengthening its presence in the country’s solar infrastructure market.
The latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms the cost superiority of renewables, but highlights persistent challenges for grid integration and access to financing in emerging markets.

EDP Renewables signs 20-year solar contract with California Water Service

EDP Renewables North America and California Water Service have entered into a 20-year agreement to supply solar energy to a strategic Bakersfield site, reducing grid energy costs by about $1.7mn over the contract duration.
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Solar growth in the European Union is seeing its first annual contraction in ten years, following reduced subsidies and shifting budget priorities in several member states.
Scatec secures the development of a 846 MW photovoltaic cluster in the Free State province, with an investment of ZAR13bn ($735mn), following the seventh round of South Africa's REIPPPP programme.

Enbridge launches 600 MW solar project in Texas to power Meta

Enbridge invests $0.9bn in a 600 MW solar facility in Texas, fully dedicated to powering Meta Platforms, Inc.'s data centres through a long-term power purchase agreement.
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ENGIE has announced the acquisition of 22 distributed solar projects in Pennsylvania, further strengthening its renewable energy expansion strategy while supporting the local economy and enhancing the reliability of the distribution grid.
Estuary Power commissions the Escape Solar and Storage project in Nevada, integrating 185 megawatts of solar capacity and securing enhanced financing from institutional investors to supply electricity to several major players in the leisure sector.

US tariffs and FEOC restrictions threaten solar supply chain and create risks for the industry

New anti-dumping tariffs and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions are disrupting the US solar supply chain, while ongoing dependence on China exposes the industry to significant risks, according to Wood Mackenzie.
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Sri Lanka and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate solar energy deployment in the country, aiming for 70% renewable energy by 2030.
Sunrun announced the pricing of its $431 million securitization, involving leases and power purchase agreements. This marks the company’s 14th public securitization and its third of 2025.
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