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Canadian PV manufacturer Silfab Solar Inc has announced an investment of $150 million to construct a solar cell factory in South Carolina, creating 800 jobs and 2 GW of PV cells and 1.2 GW of modules a year. The project has been approved for job development credits.

Europe's largest floating solar farm is now in the works. Q Energy, along with Solutions 30 SE, Ciel & Terre Int., and Perpetum Energy, have announced plans to build a 74.3-MW floating solar farm in France's Haute-Marne region. Construction is set to begin soon, with 37,000 people set to benefit from the power produced.

Constructing Bulgaria's first hybrid power facility, the 237-MW Tenevo Solar Park. It will be accompanied by 250 MW of wind turbines and 250 MW/500 MWh of battery storage. A joint investment by Eurowind Energy and Renalfa IPP, it will drive Bulgaria's green transition and provide a strong boost for renewable energy in southeast Europe.

Explore the potential of solar-powered vehicles worldwide: researchers find the median extended driving range is 18 km/day/kWp, with Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia the most favorable geographies. Installed capacity, local solar irradiation and urban shadowing all affect potential.

Experience the warmth of the sun in Norway as 360 solar panels are installed in the Svalbard Archipelago, providing electricity to an old shipping radio station and cutting CO2 emissions. Helping isolated sites and the planet, this renewable energy project is leading the way to a greener future.

Swedish developer Alight is building a 100+ MW solar park in Finland, expected to power 20,000 homes. Construction will begin in 2024, bringing jobs to the community and helping Finland reach its carbon neutrality goals. Warren Campbell of Alight expresses excitement for the expansion.

Western Australia government awards AUD 1bn contracts for 700 MW/2,800 MWh of energy storage projects. Premier Roger Cook touts move as "crucial" in transition to global green energy superpower. CATL to supply 300 & 650 EnerC Plus battery units & 72 & 160 inverters.

Qair, the French renewable power producer, has announced the launch of a 60-MW solar park in Poland. It will occupy 82 hectares, have 112,000 solar panels, and power 20,000 homes annually. Qair's aim is to have over 500MW of capacity in Poland by 2024.

Elektroprivreda HZHB granted government approval to build a 150-MW solar PV park in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Project to require USD 98.9 million investment and generate 263 GWh of electricity annually. A step towards increased green energy capacity in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

INVL Renewable Energy Fund I has raised EUR 4.5 million in its maiden public bond sale in Lithuania, attracting 250+ investors with an interest rate of 10% and a two year maturity. The proceeds will go towards solar projects in Poland and Romania, estimated to cost up to EUR 350 million.

Photon Energy, Toshiba, JA Mitsui Leasing & Fuyo General Lease collaborate with Ark Solar Energy to build a 120-MW solar park with a photovoltaic complex providing electricity to a semiconductor manufacturer. Construction underway with expansion plans to 480 MW by 2021.

Scout Clean Energy has signed a 209-MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply solar energy to Colgate-Palmolive Co. Markum solar park will provide electricity for 32,200 homes in Texas, with construction beginning in the fall and operations starting in 2021. This PPA fulfills Colgate-Palmolive's goal of 100% renewable energy globally by 2030.

INTEC and CHINT Solar partner to build a 64-MWp photovoltaic solar park in Hallstavik, Sweden. Expected to generate 63 GWh of electricity each year, powering 12,600 households. Construction planned for completion by Q2 2024. Axfood AB signs 12-year PPA agreement.

Astronaut Tim Peake backs space-based solar farms, with SpaceX rockets bringing costs down to $300 per kilo. ESA's Solaris programme looks to launch solar panels into space, with UK funding to create energy equivalent to a large power station. However, the technology is still years away from solving any energy challenges.

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