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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
ACWA Power Boosts Saudi Solar Capacity by 2.79 GW
ACWA Power energizes Saudi Arabia's solar future with 2.79 GW boost, advancing clean energy goals and freeing hydrocarbons for export.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power
China Calls for End to Solar Price Wars
China's solar industry urges manufacturers to halt below-cost selling, promoting market stability and sustainable growth amid oversupply challenges.
Aug 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia
Jupiter Plans $1.2 Billion Maharashtra Solar Factory In Maharashtra State India
Jupiter International signed an MoU to build a vertically integrated solar plant in Maharashtra, investing INR 109 billion and creating more than 8,300 jobs.
Aug 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, maharashtra, Jupiter International
Fraunhofer ISE Unveils LED Method To Calibrate Tandem Solar Modules
German researchers propose an LED-based procedure to measure large perovskite-silicon tandem modules more precisely, cutting handling time and cost for full-module calibration.
Aug 22, 2025 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, standards, perovskite-silicon tandem, LED simulators, calibration
AEMO Sees 229 TWh Renewables By 2035, Rooftop Solar Surges
Australia’s market operator forecasts 229 TWh of renewables by 2035 and rising rooftop penetration, with storage key to reliability as coal exits the grid.
Aug 22, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, AEMO, NEM, Oceania, rooftop solar
Foresight’s ARIF Secures AU$700 Million To Refinance Clean Portfolio Growth
Foresight’s Australian Renewables Income Fund raised AU$700 million—AU$620m term loan plus AU$80m facility—backed by five banks, to refinance and expand a mixed portfolio.
Aug 22, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, foresight group, refinancing, project finance, renewables fund
Texas Reservoirs to Host 500 MW Floating Solar Project
Third Pillar Solar pioneers Texas's clean energy future with 500 MW floating solar project, transforming reservoirs into power hubs and boosting efficiency while overcoming land constraints.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Third Pillar Solar
Malaysia's Solar Ambition: 3 GW Storage Partnership
Chemsain and Blueleaf join forces to power Malaysia's future with 3 GW solar-plus-storage projects, boosting grid flexibility and sustainability across multiple states.
Aug 21, 2025 // Storage, Grids, Malaysia, Asia, Blueleaf, Chemsain
T1 Energy Sells Out 2025 Module Production Capacity
T1 Energy secures 437-MW deal, fully booking 2025 output; Dallas plant's 1.2 GW production highlights momentum amid evolving market demands and strategic supplier coordination.
Aug 21, 2025 // Manufacturing News, USA, PV module, North America, T1 Energy
Brazil's Sugarcane Yields Rise with Agrivoltaic Innovation
Boost sugarcane yields and harness clean energy with agrivoltaics: Brazil's study reveals the dual benefits of solar panels in agriculture, optimizing growth and sustainability.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, South america, Brazil, agrivoltaic
Energy Vault And Astor Enerji Strike Cross-Supply Battery Partnership Deal
Energy Vault and Astor Enerji agree to a cross-supply arrangement linking multi-GWh battery systems with transformer deliveries for projects across several regions.
Aug 21, 2025 // Storage, South america, Brazil, Energy Vault, Astor Enerji