Solar Markets & Finance News

Ginlong (Solis) Ranks High in BloombergNEF Inverter Bankability Survey
Ginlong (Solis), the world's third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, secures improved bankability position in the 2023 BNEF Inverter Bankability Survey, reflecting growing confidence in the brand among global solar industry players.
Feb 5, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, ginlong, Solis
Octopus Grabs Ireland's Largest Solar Complex, Boosts Renewable Portfolio
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of four solar farms in Dublin, Ireland, bringing its total capacity to 735MW. Microsoft commits to a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for the electricity generated. ORIT also plans to invest in offshore wind with a £3 billion fund.
Feb 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PV Power Plant, ORIT, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
US Solar Boom Exposes Back Door to Banned Chinese Products
India's booming solar industry faces concerns over forced labor in Chinese components, as US ban creates opportunity for Indian producers to expand market share.
Feb 5, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, North America
Better Energy Secures Funding for Danish Solar Park Expansion
Danish renewable energy company Better Energy secures funding from Jyske Bank for 200-MWp solar parks, powering 131,000 Danes. Collaboration with Industriens Pension continues to expand.
Feb 2, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Better Energy
Greek Power Utility PPC Secures Financing for Massive Solar Project
Greek power utility PPC SA's renewables arm secures debt financing for a 550 MW solar project in Western Macedonia. The Phoibe project aims to generate 1 TWh of electricity annually, powering 200,000 homes.
Feb 2, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, PV Power Plant, PPC, Macedonia
Altus Power Expands Solar Portfolio with Vitol Acquisition
Altus Power secures an 84 MW solar portfolio, expanding its client base and funding facility to further support commercial solar assets.
Feb 1, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Altus Power
Vesper Energy Secures $590M Funding for Texas Solar Project
Vesper Energy's $590m debt financing deal for the Hornet solar project in Texas will generate enough electricity to power 160,000 homes annually, stabilizing the grid and reducing price volatility.
Feb 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Texas, North America, vesper energy
Ditrolic Energy Secures BlackRock Climate Finance Partnership investment to Propel Asia-Pacific Solar Revolution
Ditrolic Energy secures funding to develop 1GW of solar projects in Asia-Pacific. The investment will support the growth of their clean energy solution, EnerLoop, and establish Malaysia as a central investment hub.
Feb 1, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia Pacific, Ditrolic Energy
Global Clean Energy Spending Hits $1.8T, Falls Short of Net-Zero
Global clean-energy spending hits record high of $1.8 trillion, but more investment is needed to achieve net-zero emissions. China leads, but US, UK, and Europe show promising growth in renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Jan 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia
EOS Investment Management Group Acquires Lightsource BP's Italian Solar Portfolio
EOS Investment Management Group strengthens its position in the Italian clean energy sector with the acquisition of six solar greenfield projects, supporting eco-friendly power generation and biodiversity protection.
Jan 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Lightsource BP, Europe, EOS Investment Management Group
Trilantic Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Mounting Innovator
Trilantic Europe takes majority stake in Aerocompact Group, boosting international growth and potential acquisitions. Founder Mathias Muther retains 40% ownership. Approval pending.
Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Austria, Trilantic Europe, Aerocompact Group
US Allocates $254 Million to Decarbonize Manufacturing Sector
The US Department of Energy is investing $254 million to decarbonize manufacturing, supporting 49 projects across 21 states. This funding aims to advance next-gen technologies and reduce emissions in key industrial sectors.
Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, doe, department of energy
Adani Green Unit Secures Funding to Redeem $750M Bond, Significantly Deleveraging
Adani Green Energy secures funding to redeem $750 million bond, improving access to offshore financing and strengthening its balance sheet. Shares in Adani Enterprises also gain momentum.
Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Adani Green
First Solar Expands Ohio Manufacturing and Distribution Footprint
First Solar expands its manufacturing footprint in Ohio with a new distribution center, aiming to achieve 14 GW of US solar manufacturing capacity by 2026.
Jan 26, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar
Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK's Largest Solar Portfolio
Schroders Greencoat secures £700m solar portfolio deal, adding 53 operating solar farms to their existing 1.35 GWp capacity in the UK. Completion expected soon.
Jan 26, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Schroders Greencoat