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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that three companies will receive AU$45.5 million (US$29.5 million) in funding through the Solar Sunshot Program.

NextEnergy Capital (NEC), through NextPower V ESG, has acquired a 73MW agriPV portfolio in Campania, Italy.

Utility AES Andes has started construction on two renewable energy projects in Chile, with a combined 1.3GW of capacity.

Although residential solar in the US has lost its main tax credit, there is still hope that its popularity and economics could win the day.

Sonnedix and Prosolia have acquired projects, while Iberdrola has signed a 34MW PPA with Burger King covering 109MW total.

Residential solar installations will slow in the US over the coming years, though long-term installations will remain significant, according to new research from energy analyst Wood Mackenzie.

Risen Energy’s Bob Hao discusses the company’s latest range of integrated energy solutions and recent developments in HJT module technology.

Spanish energy utility giant Iberdrola has sold its Mexican power business for US$4.2 billion, as part of its shift to focus on US and UK electricity transmission networks.

Fluctuations in solar generation and energy prices during July’s heat dome in the US highlight the need for more nuanced data, says Solargis.

During H1 2025, China has added 211.61GW of new PV capacity, more than doubling last year's figures when installs reached 102.5GW in H1 2024.