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Jakson Engineers Invests $914M in Solar Factory Expansion
Jakson Engineers invests $914M in a 6-GW solar plant in India, boosting local jobs and reducing import reliance, aligning with India's 2030 clean energy goals.
Aug 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Jakson Engineers
EIA: United States To Add Thirty-Three Gigawatts Of Solar Capacity
The U.S. is on track to add 33 GW of utility-scale solar in 2025, about half of all planned new capacity, according to the EIA.
Aug 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, BATTERIES, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, EIA, capacity additions
Pacific Green Secures $50 Million Loan For Australian Storage Projects
Pacific Green lined up up to AUD 77 million in debt to accelerate a 7-GWh battery pipeline across Australia, unlocking co-location value with solar.
Aug 26, 2025 // Storage, Battery Storage, Australia, Oceania, Pacific Green, project finance, hybrid project
Renewable Investment Hits Record As Utility-Scale Solar Financing Slows Globally
BloombergNEF says global clean-energy investment set a new record even as H1 2025 financing for utility-scale solar and onshore wind cooled.
Aug 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, storage, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, BloombergNEF, clean energy finance, investment trends
China’s Solar Makers Signal Progress Amid Losses And Overcapacity Shakeout
Bloomberg reports Chinese solar manufacturers remain loss-making but see signs of stabilization as the industry works through severe overcapacity.
Aug 26, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Asia, overcapacity, pv module price
Lenzing Expands Austrian Solar Fleet with New PV Plant
Lenzing boosts sustainability with a new 1.3-MWp solar plant, cutting carbon footprint and energy costs while transforming operations into flexible energy hubs.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Austria, PV Power Plant, Lenzing Group
Gamuda, Gentari Launch 1.5-GW Solar-Storage Partnership
Gamuda and Gentari join forces to revolutionize Malaysia's energy landscape with 1.5 GW of solar-battery projects, ensuring reliable, flexible, and clean power for the future.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Gentari, Gamuda
Samoa Boosts Solar Capacity with ADB-Backed Upgrade
Samoa boosts solar power with a $2.8M ADB loan, increasing capacity by 50% using bifacial modules, cutting diesel imports, and stabilizing energy costs.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, ADB, Oceania, Samoa
Masdar Considers Selling Stake in Emerge Solar Venture
Masdar's potential sale of its Emerge Energy stake could redefine UAE's solar landscape, offering buyers instant growth and cash flow in a shifting renewable energy market.
Aug 25, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Asia, United Arab Emirates, middle east, Emerge Energy
China’s industry group tells solar makers: stop below-cost price wars
China’s PV association urged manufacturers to end below-cost sales and align production with demand, the latest step in Beijing’s bid to stabilize a glutted market.
Aug 25, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Policy, China, CPIA, Asia, PV module, overcapacity
UK planning approvals for renewables smash records as storage surges
Britain approved a record 16.1 GW of renewables in Q2 2025, with battery applications doubling year-on-year to 8.4 GW as the grid readies for more PV.
Aug 25, 2025 // Storage, Grids, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, UK, Europe, grid, planning approvals
Saudi Arabia’s 2.79-GW solar wave hits grid as projects certify
ACWA Power has received commercial-operation certificates for three Saudi PV plants totaling 2.79 GW, with financial impact expected in the second half of 2025.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Saudi Arabia, utility-scale PV, Asia, middle east, ACWA Power, commissioning
U.S. solar build stays on record pace despite policy crosswinds
The U.S. remains on track to add about 33 GW of utility-scale solar in 2025, with solar accounting for three-quarters of new capacity in early-year data.
Aug 25, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, USA, storage, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, ERCOT, capacity additions
Enviromena Expands UK Solar Portfolio with Longpasture Acquisition
Enviromena expands UK solar footprint with Longpasture acquisition, enhancing energy distribution with battery storage and powering 56,000 homes annually by 2027.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Enviromena
Ohio Greenlights EDF's 220-MW Solar Project
Ohio's Power Siting Board greenlights EDF's 220-MW solar project, set to power 42,000 homes, boosting Central Ohio's energy future and aligning with community priorities.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant