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US solar manufacturer First Solar has opened its new research and development (R&D) centre in Ohio after almost two years of construction.

Pertamina NRE has signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned energy company Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited to build the PV project.

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has inaugurated the 200MW/40MW  Scarlet I solar-plus-storage project in Fresno County, California.

US-based off-grid solar product manufacturer d.light has secured US$176 million to support its PayGo consumer loan offering in three African countries.

The facility can process up to 100,000 tonnes of decommissioned solar modules per year that can reduce electronic waste sent to landfills.

Recent PV pricing volatility has prompted Platts, part of S&P Global Commodities, to launch a new module spot market tracker for the US, Asia and Europe.

“We believe this policy will unlock opportunities for renewables as it increases electricity supply avenues."

Egypt aims to accelerate the approval process for new renewables capacity to be constructed in the country.

US energy technology company Generac has been awarded a US$200 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to deploy residential solar PV and energy storage systems in Puerto Rico.

The financing will be offered to two banks, as they will provide loans to developers and end-users to install rooftop solar systems.