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EU bans funding for energy projects using Chinese inverters—will it move the needle on cybersecurity?

The European Commission has reportedly banned EU funds from supporting energy projects using Chinese-made inverters.

Sunwafe secures land permits for 20GW Spain solar wafer plant, appoints new CEO

Prospective solar wafer manufacturer Sunwafe has appointed a new CEO and secured permits for a 30-hectare site in northern Spain, in efforts to establish Europe’s “first” large-scale, 20GW silicon ingot and wafer production facility.

Meta wants to power US data centres with space-based solar power

Social media tech giant Meta has signed an agreement to procure power from space-based solar power startup, Overview Energy.

US judge temporarily lifts de facto blockade of solar and wind projects on federal land

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s restriction of solar and wind projects on US federal land.

Dutch startup Resilicon granted NZIA support for new European polysilicon plant

A planned 13GW polysilicon production plant in the Netherlands, powered by renewable energy, has been designated as a strategic project under the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

New York opens tender to accelerate onshore renewables deployment

The NYSERDA has launched an onshore solicitation programme to supporting the development of onshore wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects. 
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Western Australia backs major grid expansion with US$1 billion Clean Energy Fund

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April 28, 2026
The US$1 billion Clean Energy Fund will expand renewable energy infrastructure across the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS). 
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LONGi develops 28.13% efficient cell, 26.4% efficient module, both company records

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April 28, 2026
LONGi has announced two new efficiency records, pertaining to hybrid interdigitated back contact (HIBC) cells and modules.
The project will include a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS), to support grid stability. Image: Unsplash.

California greenlights 300MW Soda Mountain solar project

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April 28, 2026
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the development of the 300MW/1200MWh Soda Mountain solar project in San Bernardino County, California.
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Record-breaking solar generation in 2025 points to ‘structural changes’ in global energy mix

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Vikran secures 49% stake in NOPL Solar to expand agri-solar footprint in India

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April 28, 2026
Vikran Engineering has agreed to acquire a 49% equity stake in NOPL Solar Projects Private Limited for INR49 million (US$508,101).
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Georgia Power seeks 6GW of dispatchable energy capacity in latest RfP

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April 28, 2026
US utility Georgia Power filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking 2,000MW – 6,000MW of new dispatchable capacity resources in the state.
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Cox acquires Iberdrola Mexico, including 12GW renewable energy pipeline, for US$4 billion

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April 28, 2026
Cox has finalised its acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico, bringing a renewable energy pipeline of 12GW into its portfolio.
Origin Energy's largest solar PV project is its proposed 900MW Yarrabee site in New South Wales. Image: Origin Energy.

Australia’s Origin Energy reports electricity sales growth driven by data centres

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April 28, 2026
Data centres have emerged as the primary driver of electricity demand growth for utility Origin Energy in Australia.
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Adani Green Energy reports 23% earnings jump, driven by Khavda solar scaleup

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April 27, 2026
Indian renewable energy major Adani Green Energy (AGEL) reported a 48% year-on-year increase in operational capacity to 17.24GW, driven predominantly by solar.
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Headwater Energy acquires distributed energy operator Arena Renewables

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April 27, 2026
Last week, US renewable energy developer Headwater Energy acquired distributed energy operator Arena Renewables.
Enviromena signs financing package to support the deployment of 1GW solar PV portfolio in the UK

Enviromena secures US$1.1 billion to develop 1GW solar PV portfolio in the UK

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April 27, 2026
UK-based IPP Enviromena has signed a £825 million (US$1.1 billion) financing package to support its 1GW solar PV portfolio in the UK.
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Pele, Engie inaugurate 75MW South Africa solar PV project

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April 27, 2026
South African renewables developer Pele Green Energy and French firm Engie have inaugurated a 75MW solar PV project in the Northern Cape region.
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Sungrow re-files listing application with Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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April 27, 2026
According to documents from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 24, Chinese PV inverter and BESS manufacturer Sungrow re-filed its listing application to HKEX.
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