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European solar leaders ask EU policymakers for more manufacturing support

Two of the major European solar trade associations, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) and SolarPower Europe (SPE), have called for EU policymakers to take measures supporting European solar manufacturing.

Time for US solar to take off the training wheels

PV CellTech: Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of North American solar module manufacturer Heliene, says US producers must learn to survive without tax incentives.

Meyer Burger unlikely to survive under provisional debt moratorium

Struggling Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has formally entered into a debt moratorium, with the possibility of rescuing the entire group now looking unlikely.

California passes bills to reduce energy prices, ‘applauded’ by SEIA and CEBA

The California State Legislature has passed two bills that aim to reduce energy prices in the state, AB 825 and SB 302.

RE+ 2025: US solar industry calls for resilience amid policy challenges

At RE+, industry leaders pointed to the resilience of the US solar sector, despite challenges brought by the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act.

Australia: installed rooftop solar reaches 26.8GW in H1 2025

Australia has reached 26.8GW of installed rooftop solar at the end of the first half of 2025, according to a report from the Clean Energy Council (CIC).
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Longroad Energy's 1000 Mile solar project in Texas.

Longroad reaches financial close for 400MW Texas solar project

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September 17, 2025
US renewables developer Longroad Energy has reached financial close for its 400MW 1000 Mile solar project in the US state of Texas.
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Acciona Energia commissions 412MWp PV plant in India

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Spanish renewables developer and operator Acciona Energía has commissioned its 412MWp Juna solar PV plant in Kawani village in the western state of Rajasthan. 
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Velto acquires 260MW operational solar portfolio in Spain

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September 17, 2025
Spanish IPP Velto Renewables has acquired a portfolio of 53 operational solar assets in Spain with a combined capacity of 260MW.
The funds will be used to expand its 6GW utility-scale solar and battery storage pipeline in the US. Image: Nexamp.

Nexamp secures US$350 million financing from Macquarie

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September 17, 2025
Nexamp has secured US$350 million through a long-term financing facility to expand its 6GW utility-scale solar and battery storage pipeline in the US. 
Image: DAS Solar via LinkedIn.

DAS Solar plans 5GW XBC cell plant as technology shifts to TOPCon/back contact combination

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September 17, 2025
Chinese module producer DAS Solar is planning a 5GW manufacturing facility focused on producing high-efficiency back contact cells.
The project will reach its total electricity generation capacity of 2GW by mid-2029. Image: Qatar Energy.

QatarEnergy, Samsung C&T ink EPC contract for 2GW solar PV project in Qatar

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September 17, 2025
QatarEnergy has signed an EPC agreement with Samsung C&T for its 2GW Dukhan project. 
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Self-consumption keeps falling in Spain, sector adds 611MW in H1 2025

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September 17, 2025
For the third year in a row, self-consumption installs have fallen in Spain, with 611MW of new additions in the first half of 2025, according to a report from trade body APPA Renovables.
According to the firm, the creation of Sunotec Nordic marks its shift from a construction partner to a full turnkey provider, managing everything from engineering and procurement to commissioning (EPC), operations, and maintenance (O&M). Image: Sunotec

Sunotec launches Nordic unit to drive solar and hybrid projects

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September 16, 2025
Sunotec has launched Sunotec Nordic to spearhead solar and hybrid renewable project development across the Nordic region.
Solar panels in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia launches tender for 5.3GW of renewables, 3.1GW of solar

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September 16, 2025
The SPPC has launched a request for qualifications for 5.3GW of new renewable power capacity, of which solar will account for 3.1GW.
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GCL Tech secures $700 Million investment from Middle Eastern capital

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September 16, 2025
Chinese polysilicon producer GCL-Tech has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Infini Capital, a globally renowned investment institution backed by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund.
The plant is expected to be commissioned by 2027. Image: Raze Solar via Unsplash.

IB Solar to build 4GW TOPCon cell and module plant in India

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September 16, 2025
IB Solar is investing INR30 billion (US$340 million) in a 4GW TOPCon solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
The launch of the Batangas 1 agriPV-plus-storage project.

Philippines commissions country’s first agriPV-plus-storage project

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September 16, 2025
The Philippines has commissioned the Batangas 1 project, the country's first to combine agriPV with a battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Wisconsin Republicans propose bill to improve access to community solar projects

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September 16, 2025
Two Wisconsin Republicans have introduced legislation to open access to community solar projects in the US state.
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