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Asia-Pacific
All Asia-Pacific →Hartek Power Secures 80 MW Solar EPC Contract From Steel Manufacturer in Uttar Pradesh, India
European Energy and FNBGGGTB Group Sign 30-year Benefit Agreements for Three Queensland Solar Projects
6d agoACME Greentech Twenty Secures 25-Year PPA With SECI For 300 MW Assured Peak Supply
9d agoCurrent Infraprojects Secures $0.42 Million BSF Contract to Install Solar Power Systems at 13 Border Posts in Gujarat, India
11d agoEurope
All Europe →Low Carbon Plans 500 MW Somerset Energy Park with Battery Storage in the UK
IGNIS sells 656 MW Italian renewables portfolio to flyRen Energy Group
6d agoEncavis Signs 60 GWh Hybrid Solar and Wind PPA with Visalia near Zaragoza
6d agomBank and Bank Millennium Back Virya Energy's 135 MWp Żabice Solar Farm in Poland
8d agoNorth America
All North America →Deriva Energy Secures $540 Million Financing From Five Banks for 350 MW Solar Project in Indiana, US
EDP Renewables Secures 250 MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement With Global Technology Company in Arkansas, US
8d agoPuget Sound Energy Starts Construction on 130 MW Battle Butte Solar Farm
12d agoNexamp Gains Captona Equity Backing for 55 MW Solar and Battery Storage Portfolio Across Four US States
14d agoAfrica
All Africa →Rwanda Opens Bidding for 200 MW Floating Solar and 800 MWh Battery Project
Solarcentury Africa and Alensy Break Ground on Globeleq’s 56 MWp Kafue Solar Project in Zambia
14d agoAIKO to Ship 1.19 Million ABC Modules for 773.5 MWp of Infinity Power Solar in South Africa
19d agoA Quarter-Century Power Deal Anchors Egypt's First Solar-Plus-Storage Hybrid at Nagaa Hammadi
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Low Carbon Starts Work on 1 GW Dengie Peninsula Solar and Storage Proposals in Essex, UK
Low Carbon begins work on a 1 GW Dengie Peninsula solar and energy storage project in Essex, set to power 250,000+ homes via the NSIP regime. Public consul
TDI Renewables Secures USD 28.6 Million Financing for Iratosu Solar Project in Romania
TDI Renewables raises EUR 26 million in financing for a solar power project in Romania, part of a busy week of European renewables financing and capacity n
Atmos Renewables Tops 2 GW Portfolio Milestone With Acquisition of BayWa r.e. Solar and Wind Assets in Australia
Atmos Renewables surpasses 2GW after acquiring BayWa r.e.'s portfolio, adding Yatpool and Hughenden solar farms plus the 800MW Bullawah wind and battery pr
Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark to Buy 49% of Vena Energy's 500 MWp Bugallon Solar Farm in the Philippines
Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark to acquire 49% of Vena Energy's 500 MWp Bugallon solar farm in the Philippines, powering 650,000 households and cutting CO₂
Contact Energy and Lightsource bp Commission 150 MW Kōwhai Park Solar Farm at Christchurch Airport
Contact Energy and Lightsource bp open 150MW Kōwhai Park solar farm at Christchurch Airport, powering Synlait via long-term PPAs — South Island's largest s
Coal India Secures 975 MW at $0.0359/kWh in Rajasthan’s 2.45 GW Pugal Solar-BESS Tender
Coal India wins 975 MW solar with BESS at ₹3.42/kWh in Rajasthan's 2,450 MW Pugal Solar Park auction, alongside NLC India and LEO Energies.
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Acquires 49% Stake in Ampyr’s 157 MWp Solar and 80 MWh Battery Storage Project in Saxony, Germany
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure acquires 49% of Ampyr's 157 MWp Elsterheide solar farm with 80 MWh battery storage in Saxony, Germany—ASE's largest operating
Vikram Solar Secures 187 MW N-Type TOPCon Module Supply Deal for Three Projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India
Vikram Solar wins 187 MW contract to supply N-Type TOPCon bifacial modules across three solar projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, strengthening India's u
Recurrent Energy's 200 MWp Villameca Solar Plant Starts Commercial Operation in Castilla y León
Recurrent Energy's 200 MWp Villameca solar plant in Spain begins operation, powering 100,000+ homes and advancing its ~1 GW Spanish solar portfolio.
NTPC Renewable Energy Launches Tender for 2.1 GW Solar Module Supply Across Rajasthan Projects in India
NTPC REL invites bids for 2,100 MW of bifacial solar PV modules for projects in Bikaner and Fatehgarh, Rajasthan. ALMM-compliant Class-I suppliers to bid b
Stonepeak-Backed Peak Energy Korea Partners With H Energy to Finance Nationwide Rooftop Solar Expansion in South Korea
H Energy and Stonepeak-backed Peak Energy Korea partner to develop rooftop solar farms across South Korea, supplying RE100 renewable energy to corporate bu
ARENA Invests $21.72 Million in Solar Robotics Manufacturing Facilities Across Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia
ARENA commits $31.1m via Solar Sunshot to fund robotic solar farm construction plants in Melbourne and Brisbane, backing Luminous' LUMI panel-installation
Arevon Secures 20-Year REC Deals With Three Utilities for 200 MW Panther Solar in Illinois
Arevon signed 20-year REC deals with Ameren Illinois, ComEd and MidAmerican for its 200 MW Panther solar farm in Illinois, set to power 37,000+ homes.
Houston-Based energyRe Secures $815 Million for Five South Carolina Solar Farms Totaling 360 MW
energyRe secures $815 million to finance five utility-scale solar farms in South Carolina totaling 360 MW, backed by Bank of America, CIBC and Santander.
Elgin Expands Ireland Solar Portfolio With 40 MWp Kilderry Project Acquisition From BayWa r.e.
Elgin Energy acquires 40MWp Kilderry Solar Farm in County Kilkenny from BayWa r.e., strengthening its Irish solar portfolio following the 200MW Blackhall a
TotalEnergies Sells 700 MW Texas and Ohio Solar Portfolio Into KKR Venture for $1.2 Billion
TotalEnergies sells 700 MW of Texas and Ohio utility-scale solar projects into its KKR joint venture for $1.2 billion, with plants reaching commercial oper
SEDAYUSolar and Yude Solar Form Indonesian Joint Venture Targeting C&I and Utility-Scale Solar
SEDAYUSolar and Yude Solar launch Indonesian joint venture for C&I rooftop and utility-scale solar projects, covering development, financing, EPC and opera
RES's Steeple Renewables Secures UK Approval for $296 Million Nottinghamshire Project
UK government approves the £224m Steeple Renewables solar and battery storage project in Nottinghamshire, delivering 600MW, clean power for 180,000 homes,
Grenergy Closes $457 Million Deal for 446 MW of Chilean Solar With 1.8 GWh of Batteries
Grenergy closes $457M non-recourse financing for 446 MW of Chilean solar and 1.8 GWh battery storage across Algarrobal and Palmas projects, its largest dea
MaxSolar and Energy2market Sign Seven-Year Hybrid PPA for 45 MW Solar and 20 MW Battery Storage in Germany
MaxSolar and e2m sign Germany's first hybrid PPA with a battery storage floor: 45 MW solar and 20 MW/40 MWh storage in Waren, offering revenue security.
ACME Solar Expands India Hybrid Power Project With 66.68 MW Capacity Addition
ACME Solar commissioned 66.68 MW at Kelan, Rajasthan, lifting solar capacity to 133.36 MW of 300 MW in its 400 MW NTPC-backed hybrid renewable energy proje
First Citizens, Huntington and BankUnited Back $173 Million Term Loan for Pivot Energy's 135 MWdc Solar Portfolio
Pivot Energy secures a $173 million term loan from First Citizens, Huntington and BankUnited to refinance its 135 MWdc, 51-project community solar portfoli
Enery Signs Second Corporate PPA with Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria for 122 MWp Knizhovnik Hybrid Plant
Enery signs second corporate PPA with Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria for its 122 MWp Knizhovnik solar-plus-storage hybrid plant near Haskovo, delivering renewable
Sonnedix Expands Italy Solar Portfolio With 54 MW EOS IM Acquisition
Sonnedix buys 54MW of Italian solar farms, Macchiareddu and Aprilia, from EOS IM, pushing its operational portfolio past 1.3GW. Key solar farm acquisition
Sungrow Secures 130 MWh BESS Deal for 185 MW Solar Park in Albania
Sungrow will supply a 130 MWh battery storage system for Albania’s 185 MW Project Blue solar park, boosting grid flexibility and renewable power integration.
Zelestra Raises $350 Million from CIBC, BBVA and SocGen for 203 MW Indiana Solar Project
Zelestra secures $350M from CIBC, BBVA and SocGen for its 203 MW Reclamation Solar project in Indiana, backed by a Meta PPA and built on reclaimed coal lan
Clearway Breaks Ground on $1.5 Billion, 650 MW Swan Solar Project in Bates County, Missouri
Clearway breaks ground on $1.5B, 650 MW Swan solar farm in Bates County, Missouri—its first in the state. Explore the project's financing, jobs, and commun
SunPower Starts Construction on Reno AI Data Center Solar System
SunPower breaks ground on a solar installation powering a Reno AI data center, marking its first-phase commercial award and push into large-scale solar project
Taaleri Energia Opens 129 MWp Hallanvahti Solar Park in Finland
Taaleri Energia opens 129 MWp Hallanvahti solar park on peatland in Joroinen, North Savo, powering 18,000 Finnish homes. Discover this landmark Finnish sol
Hero Future Energies Signs Sumitomo Corporation as 49% Partner in 500 MWp Karnataka Renewable Project
Hero Future Energies partners with Sumitomo Corporation (49%) on a 500 MWp solar-wind project with 200 MWh storage in Karnataka, backed by a 25-year SJVN P
Fourteen Lenders Back Rezolv Energy's $637 Million Green Loan for Romania's 1.3 GWp Dama Solar Project
Rezolv Energy secures €561m green loan from 14 lenders including EIB, EBRD and IFC for Dama Solar, Romania's 1.3GWp project backed by CfDs and a PPA.
Brae Systems Commits to Multibillion-Dollar 20-Year PPA for 100 MW of Orbital Solar From Virtus Solis
Brae Systems signs world's first commercial space-based solar PPA: 100 MW of 24/7 orbital solar from Virtus Solis via RF power beaming, expandable to 250 M
Ørsted Commences Construction of 200 MW Blackwater Solar Farm in New Mexico, US
Ørsted begins construction of its 200 MW Blackwater Solar Farm in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, its first project in the state, with operations planned for l
Ashburn-Based Overview Energy Lands Department of War OECIF Contract for Space Solar Homing Beacon
Overview Energy wins a Department of War OECIF contract to develop its space solar homing beacon, enabling secure, precise beamed power delivery to remote
Gamuda's First Victorian Project Takes Shape as Mortlake Energy Hub Moves Toward Construction in Australia
Discover Gamuda's first Victorian solar farm project: the 435MWp Mortlake Energy Hub, with 300MW battery storage, 300+ jobs, powering 200,000 homes by 2026
GP Joule Passes Consented 200 MW Blackhall Solar Project to Elgin in $223.84 Million Play in Ireland
Elgin acquires consented 200 MW Blackhall Solar Farm from GP Joule in a €200M deal, boosting Ireland's solar pipeline and RESS auction capacity. Learn more
EGCO Group Closes 49% Stake in U.S. 339 MW Wind and Solar Farm Portfolio
EGCO Group acquires 49% of Timbermill Wind and Coldwater Solar, adding 339 MW in US renewable energy assets across PJM and MISO markets.
A Village of 1,300 Now Has Ohio's Largest Floating Solar Array
Ohio's Monroeville installs 6 MW of floating solar on its reservoir, saving 18 acres of farmland. Discover how floating solar powers small towns with no sp
Econergy Puts 160 Million Euro Behind Romanian Expansion With Phoenix Financial Equity Deal
Econergy secures €160M equity from Phoenix Financial to expand solar and battery storage projects in Romania, including its first solar-plus-storage site a
Sri Lanka’s Solar Capacity Tops 3,070 MW As Grid Operator Outlines New Measures
Sri Lanka's solar capacity tops 3,070 MW, beating 2026 rooftop targets. Grid operator brings in temporary monitoring of new approvals as growth continues.
Nineteen Families, One Rooftop: The Lower East Side Building Jimmy Carter Saved Now Carries His Solar Vision
Discover how Jimmy Carter's first Habitat for Humanity project, NYC's Mascot Flats, now hosts community solar panels saving 19 families $195,000 over 25 years
Low Carbon Announced Its Plan To Develop 500 MW West Oxfordshire Energy Park
Low Carbon plans a 500 MW solar and battery storage project in West Oxfordshire, powering 145,000 homes. Public consultation set for 2027.
hep global Sets German Record With 35.7 MWp Solar Park
Hep global breaks German records with its 35.7 MWp Buckeläcker solar park in Eppingen, generating 38M kWh annually with 20.3 MWh battery storage.
Digital Platform Lets Retail Investors Tap Solar Revenue Streams Once Reserved for Institutions
Invest in solar farm projects through Lake Energy's digital platform. Retail investors can now access renewable energy infrastructure revenue streams once
Neoen Launches 101 MW Across Four French Sites as France Crosses 2.5 GW Milestone
Neoen breaks ground on 101 MW across four French solar and wind sites, pushing its French portfolio past 2.5 GW as construction activity accelerates
ESR Moves To Unite Logistics, Data Centres and Clean Power With 1.6 GW Aquila Deal
ESR acquires Aquila Clean Energy APAC's 1.6 GW solar, wind and battery storage portfolio, integrating clean power with logistics and data centres across Asia-Pacific Markets
Chinese Solar Maker and South Korean EPC Firm Team Up With APECO On Phased 1GW Clean Energy Complex In Aurora
Discover how APECO, Chinese solar maker Huge Energy, and South Korean EPC firm Dong-A Global are developing a phased 1GW solar complex in Aurora, Philippin
Equans Solar & Storage Secures USD 25 Million ARENA Grant to Deploy Robotics and Automation Across Australian Solar Pipeline
Equans Solar & Storage secures USD 25M ARENA grant to trial robotics, AI and automation across Australian solar farms, cutting construction costs and boosting innovation in large-scale solar
Tadaa Technology Eyes USD 7.3 Million Annual Revenue Stream As Treasure Global Pivots Into Malaysian Solar Infrastructure
Treasure Global's Tadaa Technology targets USD 7.3M annual revenue via a USD 367M Malaysian solar farm deal, deploying AI, IoT, and smart energy management and secure cloud infrastructure.
Philippine Grid Gains 25 MWp as Trinasolar-PetroGreen Partnership Delivers Bugallon Solar Plant to WESM
Trinasolar and PetroGreen's 25 MWp Bugallon Solar Plant begins commercial operations in Pangasinan, delivering 51 GWh annually to the Philippine Luzon grid
Norfund's $100 Million Bet on AMPIN Targets 10 Gigawatts of Indian Renewable Capacity by 2030
Norfund commits $100M to AMPIN Energy Transition, targeting 10GW of Indian solar, wind and battery storage capacity by 2030, mobilising $700M in additional
Standard Bank Loan Triggers Phase Two at Zambia's 118 MWp Mailo Solar Plant After Grid-Trading Milestone
Zambia's Mailo Solar Plant hits 118 MWp Phase 2 backed by a USD 40M Standard Bank loan, trading on the Southern Africa Power Pool as the region's first mer
Michigan School Districts Set for $25 Million in Savings as NorthStar's 120-Megawatt Solar Facility Comes Online in Oceana County
Michigan's 120MW Hart Solar Project in Oceana County is now online, saving 46 school districts $25M over 10 years while generating 200GWh of clean energy a
How Coal India Is Reinventing Its Role in India's Power Future
Discover how Coal India is expanding beyond fossil fuels into solar energy, critical minerals, and storage — reshaping its role in India's clean energy tra
Neemuch Set to Host 1,200 TPD Solar Glass Plant as Dhanuka Biotech Advances Madhya Pradesh Facility Plans
Dhanuka Biotech plans a 1,200 TPD ultra-clear solar glass plant in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, boosting India's domestic solar supply chain capacity.
Alpex Solar Inaugurates G12R TOPCon Cell Factory in Mathura as India Pushes Domestic Manufacturing
Alpex Solar opens a 2.2GW G12R TOPCon solar cell factory in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, boosting India's domestic solar manufacturing capacity.
Utah Solar 1 Locks In 30-Year LADWP Supply Deal and Five-Bank Construction Debt as 300 MW Millard County Project Moves to Build Phase
EDF Power Solutions closes financing for Utah Solar 1, a 300MW Millard County project with a 30-year LADWP power deal and five-bank construction debt packa
China's Universal Energy Switches On Azerbaijan's First Auction-Procured Solar Plant in Garadagh District
Azerbaijan commissions its first auction-procured 100MW Gobustan Solar Plant, built by China's Universal Energy, boosting renewable capacity to 2,170MW wit
ib vogt Breaks Ground on 99 MWp Luca Solar Power Plant in Iloilo, Backed by British International Investment
Discover how ib vogt's 99 MWp Luca Solar Power Plant in Iloilo, Philippines, backed by British International Investment, will power 79,000 homes annually.
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