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First Solar inaugurates ‘AI-powered’ 3.5GW Louisiana factory

US solar module manufacturer First Solar has inaugurated its 3.5GW vertically integrated manufacturing facility in the state of Louisiana, the company’s fifth factory in the US.

Germany’s first grid-balancing solar project might be a ‘paradigm shift’ for energy

A modestly sized solar PV project in central Germany might have just ushered in a new era of renewables’ relationship with the grid.

Australia’s Hydro Tasmania seeks 1,500GWh solar and wind capacity via tender

Hydro Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest for wind and solar projects capable of delivering up to 1,500GWh of renewables annually.

Adapting solar project economics in a low energy price environment

PV Talk: RES Group’s Ksenia Dray discusses how European solar developers are reshaping strategies to maintain project viability in challenging market conditions.

JinkoSolar module shipments, revenue fall in Q3 2025

JinkoSolar shipped just over 20GW of solar PV modules in the third quarter of this year, down sequentially from the previous quarter.

India’s renewable reckoning: grid gaps, tender failures and the road to 500GW

PV Talk: India’s race to 500GW of clean energy is being slowed by critical bottlenecks. PMI’s deputy general manager Abhinav Jindal tells Shreeyashi Ojha what steps India must urgently take to stay on track with its 2030 targets.
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ACME subsidiary signs PPA for 200MW solar-plus-storage project in India

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November 25, 2025
ACME Platinum has signed a PPA with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 200MW solar-plus storage project in India.
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With an estimated cost of US$487 million, the solar project is expected to generate around 437GWh of electricity annually. Image: Genesis Energy.

Genesis Energy reaches financial close on 136MW New Zealand PV project

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November 25, 2025
Renewable energy developer Genesis Energy has reached a final investment decision (FID) on a 136MW solar PV project in New Zealand.
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Morocco plans to build 30,000MT polysilicon plant

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November 24, 2025
The Moroccan government has announced plans to build a 30,000MT “green polysilicon” production facility, in partnership with Moroccan renewable energy firm GPM Holding.
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Indian railways award 1GW of renewables capacity in latest tender

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November 24, 2025
India’s Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) has awarded 1GW of contracts to supply the railway network with round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy.
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BNZ starts operations at 150MW Spanish solar PV portfolio

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November 21, 2025
BNZ has started commercial operations at a portfolio of solar PV projects in Spain with a combined capacity of 150MW.
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FRV submits 200MW solar-plus-storage development to Australia’s EPBC Act

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November 21, 2025
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia has submitted an environmental referral for a 200MW solar PV project paired with a 550MW/2,200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales.
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JUWI sells 156MW Greek solar portfolio to Mirova, retains EPC and O&M roles

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November 21, 2025
JUWI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVV Energie AG, has completed the sale of a 156MW solar PV portfolio in Greece to Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers specialising in sustainable investing.
A CPS Energy solar project.

CPS Energy issues request for proposals for 600MW of Texas solar capacity

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November 21, 2025
CPS Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire 600MW of new solar capacity through power purchase agreements (PPA).
The Surallah solar plant in the Philippines, which is owned by ib vogt. Image: ib vogt

IKEA investment arm enters Indian solar market via 210MW ib vogt partnership

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November 21, 2025
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Image: Lumea.

Australia’s solar paradox: Record 5.3GW installations in 2024 cannot crack global top ten

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November 20, 2025
Australia achieved a record-breaking 5.3GW of solar PV installations in 2024, marking a recovery for the market while highlighting the nation's unique position as a rooftop-dominated solar economy.
Image: SunCable.

SunCable submits 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct for federal environmental assessment in Australia

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November 20, 2025
SunCable has submitted its 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct proposal to Australia's EPBC Act for federal environmental assessment.
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Arevon Energy breaks ground on 124MW Big Muddy solar project in Illinois

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November 20, 2025
US independent power producer (IPP) Arevon Energy has begun construction on a 124MW solar PV project in Illinois, its first utility-scale project in the state.
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