Solar Markets & Finance News

FRV Australia Finalises Gnarwarre Battery Financing, Supercharges Victoria's Solar Ambitions
FRV reaches financial close on 250 MW/500 MWh Gnarwarre battery near Geelong, providing grid stability and firming output from Victoria’s expanding solar portfolio.
Aug 4, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Energy, Australia, Oceania, battery, investment
IFC Invests $45.3M in CleanMax's Thai Solar Expansion
IFC invests $45.3M in CleanMax to boost Thailand's solar power, marking its first C&I renewable energy venture in the region.
Aug 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Thailand, Asia, ifc
First Solar Projects 2025 Sales Surge After Strong Q2
First Solar shines with a $1.1B Q2 boost, raising 2025 forecasts and solidifying its solar industry leadership.
Aug 1, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America
Cox Group Acquires Iberdrola Mexico in $4.2B Deal
Cox Group acquires Iberdrola's Mexican assets for $4.2B, boosting renewable energy capacity and fueling ambitious growth plans in Mexico.
Aug 1, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Iberdrola, Mexico, North America, Cox Group
Saxovent Acquires 76-MW German Agrivoltaic Project From Orrön Energy Renewables
Berlin-based Saxovent buys a 76-MW agri-PV project in northeastern Germany from Sweden’s Orrön Energy for up to EUR 4 million, advancing low-impact solar development.
Aug 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Germany, Europe, Saxovent, Orrön Energy
Planted Solar Secures $12M to Expand Global Reach
Planted Solar secures $12M to boost digital solutions and global partnerships, accelerating growth in the renewable energy sector.
Jul 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Planted Solar
Peru's Solar Goldmine: 0.08% Tapped, 937 GW Awaits
Peru's solar potential shines bright: Only 0.08% tapped, revealing vast opportunities for renewable energy growth and investment.
Jul 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Peru
Bagnall Secures Swedish Nod for DORE Acquisition
Bagnall Energy's acquisition of DORE marks a pivotal expansion in Europe's renewable energy landscape, underscoring the surge in sustainable investment.
Jul 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, DORE, Bagnall Energy
Avaada to Invest $571 Million in 1-GW Bihar Solar Storage
Avaada signs INR 50 bn MoU with Bihar to build 1 GW of solar projects plus batteries, creating 500 jobs and boosting the state’s new clean-energy policy.
Jul 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Bihar, Avaada
DSD Renewables Secures $238 Million For 233-MW US Solar Portfolio
DSD Renewables lands $238 million from First Citizens, Nomura and MUFG to deploy 233 MW of distributed solar plus storage across 12 US states and DC.
Jul 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, solar financing, DSD Renewables, First Citizens Bank
Australia Boosts Renewable Target to 40 GW by 2030
Australia boosts its renewable target to 40 GW by 2030, unlocking AUD 73 billion for solar, wind, and storage, aiming for 82% renewable electricity.
Jul 30, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania
1Komma5 Welcomes Sabanci Investor, Further Extends €150 Million Pre-IPO Round
German cleantech unicorn 1Komma5 has added Sabanci Climate Ventures to its €150 million pre-IPO round, boosting capital for its Heartbeat AI energy platform.
Jul 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Cleantech, 1Komma5, Sabanci Climate Ventures, pre-IPO
Eesti Energia Completes Enefit Green Buyout, Delisting Scheduled August First
Estonia’s Eesti Energia will finalize its takeover of Enefit Green on August 1, acquiring all minority shares and delisting the firm from Nasdaq Tallinn.
Jul 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Estonia, Eesti Energia, Enefit Green, Nasdaq Tallinn
APG Invests $651M in Octopus Australia's Renewables Expansion
APG invests AUD 1 billion in Octopus Australia, supercharging wind, solar, and storage projects, marking a major leap in foreign-backed green energy in Australia.
Jul 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, Octopus, APG
KKR Invests $328M in CleanPeak's Aussie Solar Expansion
KKR invests AUD 500M in CleanPeak Energy, boosting Australia's solar and microgrid expansion with innovative, integrated energy solutions for commercial and industrial sectors.
Jul 28, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, KKR, CleanPeak Energy