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Three US utilities have hit out at proposed changes to Texas’s energy market that they say would lead to new costs for solar facilities and curb investment in the state’s renewables sector.

Danish renewables developer European Energy is expanding its operations into the US market, announcing plans for a 300MW solar project in Texas.

The new episode of the Solar Media Podcast, sponsored by Honeywell, is now available stream, as we take a look at US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s in-tray and explain why solar module prices could be set for a short-term price increase.

A round-up of the latest solar project news from around the world, including updates from Hanwha Q CELLS and Capital Dynamics.

Solar assets in Texas have continued to generate despite the weather, but policy remains a hurdle to them aiding the grid

Global energy major Total has continued its flurry of utility-scale solar acquisitions, picking up a 2.2GW pipeline of assets in Texas.

Lightsource BP has closed a US$380 million financing package for two Texan solar projects with a combined capacity of 316MW.

Oil and gas company partners with solar and energy storage developer to accelerate transition in US energy market.

A record amount of utility-scale PV capacity is expected to be connected to the grid in the US this year, with Texas accounting for more than a quarter of solar additions, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Lightsource BP signs PPA with insurance group Allianz for a 153MW project in Navarro County, Texas.