News

Norwegian independent power producer (IPP) Scatec has signed a 15-year Contract for Difference (CfD) in Romania for a solar PV portfolio.

Chinese manufacturer JA Solar will supply n-type modules for the 1GW Abydos Phase II solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has opened a tender seeking 2GW of large-scale and floating solar PV.

Masdar has selected Jinko Solar and JA Solar to supply modules for its 5.2GW solar PV and 19GWh battery storage project in Abu Dhabi.

Preliminary financial results from three Chinese manufacturers show a downward trend across the solar manufacturing industry over 2024.

Plenitude has acquired a 49% stake in the 300MW Sandrini solar-plus-storage portfolio in California from EDP Renewables North America.

Round-up of news from China with Saudi Arabian power developer ACWA Power partnering with two Chinese companies, state-owned China Energy Engineering wins bid to develop a floating solar (FPV) project in the Philippines and Guodian Power invests in 2GW Saudi PV project.

Struggling Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has started a mergers and acquisitions process with interested third-party buyers.

The letter said the IRA has brought “significant investments in the health of our economy" and US$500 billion in manufacturing investments.

Global solar corporate financing has decreased 24% in 2024, compared to the previous year, with US$26.3 billion, according to market research firm Mercom Capital Group.