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Sahaj Solar to Build 750-MW UAE Module Factory JV
Sahaj Solar and Clarion Investments will launch a 750MW UAE PV module plant, boosting local supply, cutting lead times and shipping risk, and strengthening traceability, quality, and bankable project delivery.
May 20, 2026 // Manufacturing News, manufacturing, Asia, modules, UAE, supply chain, Sahaj Solar
SolarAfrica Buys Norsk Renewables Solar-Storage Project
SolarAfrica buys a South Africa solar-plus-battery project from Norsk Renewables, backed by Mirova, boosting “usable renewables” with storage for evening peaks and improved reliability as solar expands.
May 20, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, solar-plus-storage, Africa, South Africa, acquisitions, Mirova, SolarAfrica
KGAL Sells 16-MW Italian Solar Park, Reinvests
KGAL ESPF 5 sells a 16-MW Italian solar park to Altea Green Power. With stable incentive-backed revenue, the deal optimizes holdings and unlocks capital for new European renewable projects.
May 19, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Solar Park, KGAL, Altea Green
DMT Prime Links SANY, Neoleap for Solar-BESS Europe
Sofia’s DMT Prime signs with SANY International and Neoleap to drive Europe’s utility-scale solar-plus-BESS projects—boosting clean power, storage innovation, and faster deployment for rising demand.
May 19, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, DMT Prime, SANY International, Neoleap
RWE Breaks Ground on Solar-Plus-Storage at Hambach
RWE is building a 14.8 MWac solar park with co-located battery storage inside Germany’s Hambach mine, helping power renewable integration and accelerating the region’s shift from coal to clean energy.
May 19, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Germany, Battery Storage, Europe, BESS, rwe
Orlen Completes Kleczew Solar Expansion to 250 MW
Orlen’s Kleczew solar farm expansion to 250MW makes it Poland’s biggest in-company PV asset—turning reclaimed mining land into clean power for tens of thousands, accelerating decarbonisation.
May 19, 2026 // Plants, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Poland, Europe, Orlen
European Energy Starts Sicily’s 225.5-MW Agrivoltaic Park
European Energy breaks ground on a 225.5-MW agrivoltaic solar project in Sicily—Italy’s biggest—pairing clean power with ongoing farming to boost renewables without compromising food production.
May 18, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Italy, Europe, agrivoltaics, european energy
Oman Signs Offtake for 2.7-GW Wind-Solar-BESS Hybrid
O-Green seals a 2.7GW wind-solar-plus-storage deal with Nama PWP, powering Oman’s biggest renewables push—boosting grid stability, industrial decarbonisation, and Gulf clean energy momentum.
May 18, 2026 // Plants, Storage, Battery Storage, Asia, BESS, Oman, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, hybrid energy
Fujiyama Power Starts 2-GW Solar Module Plant in India
Fujiyama Power Systems opens a 2GW solar module plant in Madhya Pradesh, boosting India’s domestic panel supply, cutting imports, and accelerating utility-scale renewable growth with high-efficiency PV manufacturing.
May 18, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Plants, India, Solar Panels, Asia, solar manufacturing, Fujiyama Power
YPF Luz Opens Argentina’s 305-MW El Quemado Solar
YPF Luz launched Mendoza’s 305‑MW El Quemado solar farm—Argentina’s biggest by capacity. The $220M project will power hundreds of thousands of homes, cutting emissions and boosting clean energy.
May 18, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Argentina, South america, YPF Luz
Standard Solar Launches 7.5-MW Pino Community Solar Farm
Standard Solar and partners launched the 7.5-MW Pino community solar farm in Las Vegas, New Mexico—boosting a growing 48.4-MW portfolio and accelerating the state’s community solar momentum.
May 15, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Standard Solar, PV Power Plant
Meridian Secures Permission for New NZ Solar-Storage Park
Meridian Energy’s greenlight for a new 120MW North Island solar park pairs clean power with BESS storage—boosting grid flexibility and reliability while accelerating New Zealand’s renewable expansion.
May 15, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Meridian Energy Ltd
Albania Duo Seeks EBRD Loan for 160-MW Solar-BESS
Two Albanian firms seek a EUR 53m EBRD loan for a 160MW solar-plus-60MW battery hybrid project, boosting grid flexibility, reliability, and Albania’s power modernization.
May 15, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EBRD, Europe, Albania
Inox Clean Buys Boviet Solar’s 3-GW NC Plant
Inox Clean Energy snaps up Boviet Solar’s U.S. assets in a $750M deal—adding a 3GW North Carolina module factory and boosting America-made solar supply-chain capacity.
May 15, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Inox Clean, Boviet Solar's
GHD Appointed Owner’s Engineer for 440-MWp Isabela Solar
GHD joins TotalEnergies and Nextnorth as owner’s engineer for the 440-MWp Isabela solar project, providing critical oversight and advisory support to accelerate large-scale renewable energy development.
May 14, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Philippines, TotalEnergies, GHD