Will Norman

Three investments into the US community solar sector paint a picture of a fast-growing sector being targeted by private asset managers.

The deal was signed with the Energize programme, a renewable energy purchasing vehicle for pharmeceutical companies.

Solar module prices in Europe have risen after months of decline, driven by price increases from Chinese manufacturers and a tight supply of popular modules in the European market.

Europe will see “moderate” electricity demand increase in the coming years, despite the global growth of data centres and AI.

Though Donald Trump's executive orders have created uncertainty for US solar, growth will continue, write Bob Moczulewski and Joel Laubenstein.

Enphase Energy's financial results follow a wider trend in the inverter market, which has seen major players struggle to adapt.

Photon signed the contract with EDP Renováveis (EDPR), the Portuguese energy utility and project developer.

The projects, with 517MW cumulative capacity, are currently under construction and expected to begin operations by the end of 2025.

The site will produce 3GW of passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) crystalline silicon solar cells by Q3 2025, ES Foundry said in an announcement.

The portfolio comprises two projects: the 163MW Starr Solar in Starr County and the 125MW Second Division Solar project in Brazoria County.