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ACEN Australia has announced the integration of its 400MW Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales into its AU$750 million (US$530 million) non-recourse portfolio debt facility.

New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has announced a NZ$525 million (US$316 million) equity raise to accelerate its Contact31+ strategy, which aims to position the company as a leader in New Zealand’s renewable energy future.

Axis Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to develop up to 5GW of renewable energy capacity in the state. 

A 77.5MW PV plant in Estonia is to be coupled with a 55MW/250MWh battery energy storage system to create what is claimed will be the country’s largest hybrid project.

EIB is investing US$40 million to construct and operate three PV plants in southwestern Romania, with a combined capacity of 190MW.

The Philippines will launch a number of renewable energy auctions between 2027 and 2035 for at least 25GW of capacity each year.

European solar PV module and component buyers’ sentiment improved significantly in January 2026, according to sun.store's pv.index report.

Greenbacker has raised US$440 million in finance to support the development of the 674MW Cider solar project in the US state of New York.

A round-up of a number of European project stories from this week, including METLEN, European Energy and TSE.

FinDev Canada has announced a US$56 million loan to support the development of project Illa, which will be the largest in Peru.