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Vatican Secures Vast Solar Estate To Become First Carbon-Neutral State
Italy clears Vatican plan for a 430-hectare solar farm at Santa Maria Galeria, putting the micro-state on course to become the world’s first carbon-neutral nation.
Aug 4, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Vatican
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
Leapting Robots Revolutionize Middle East Solar Installation
Leapting's solar robots revolutionize Middle East projects, tripling installation speed and slashing timelines by 25% with cutting-edge precision and autonomy.
Aug 1, 2025 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, middle east, PV Power Plant, Leapting Robot
Cosmic Veil Coating Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells for Space Missions
International team develops PDAI₂ “cosmic veil” that lets perovskite solar cells survive decades of space radiation, paving the way for lighter, cheaper satellite power.
Aug 1, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, Space Solar, unsw, radiation shielding, coatings
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
Zenobe Plans 68-MW Shetland Battery to Safeguard Island Energy Security
Zenobe will invest £60 m to build a 68-MW battery in Lerwick, giving Shetland instant backup power, cutting diesel use and boosting renewables by 2026.
Aug 1, 2025 // Storage, Zenobe, SCOTLAND
Massachusetts Launches Record 1.5-GW Storage Tender to Stabilize Grid Supply
Massachusetts utilities issue a landmark RFP for 1.5 GW of mid-duration energy storage, the first stage in a 5 GW program designed to bolster renewable integration and grid reliability.
Aug 1, 2025 // Storage, Grids, USA, utilities, North America, rfp
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
GoldenPeaks Energizes 92 MWp Solar Farms in Hungary
GoldenPeaks Capital powers Hungary's green future with 92 MWp solar farms, boosting Central and Eastern Europe's renewable energy landscape.
Jul 31, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Hungary, Europe, PV Power Plant, GoldenPeaks Capital