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Cuba increasing solar capability with economic help from ADFD
Cuba has recently broadened a 10-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to 15 MW of overall capacity with the help of funding from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).
Sep 8, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, North America, Cuba, ADFD
Solar Land Disputes in Bulgaria: Agrivoltaics and Protests
Discover how Bulgaria is navigating land use disputes for solar power projects in Novo Selo, Ledenik, Kardzhali, Vratsa and Vishovgrad. Learn how Eurohold is addressing environmental concerns and prosumers.
Jul 20, 2023 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Disputes
NESF NAV drops ₤ 66m due to diving power costs
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has released its complete year results, revealing its common investors' net possession worth (NAV) has actually been up to ₤ 579 million
Jul 1, 2020 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Nesf, Kevin Lyon
Highfield Solar Secures Financing for Irish Solar Project
Highfield Solar Ltd secures EUR-65-million financing for 93-MWp Gaskinstown solar park in Ireland, set to be completed by September 2024 with cutting-edge technology.
Feb 26, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, Highfield Solar
JA Solar to build 5GW module center, 2GW hybrid renewables project in Liaoning
JA Solar has exposed plans to develop a 5GW module setting up plant in Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province.
Nov 22, 2021 // Manufacturing News, China, JA Solar, Asia, hybrid renewables, liaoning province
LONGi, Pertamina Partner for Indonesian Solar Factory
LONGi and Pertamina unite to power Indonesia's future with a 1.6GW solar plant, advancing renewable energy goals and regional clean energy capabilities.
Jun 25, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Asia, LONGi, Indonesia, Pertamina
US-German Alliance Launches Perovskite Solar Plant
REVKOR and H2GEMINI partner to construct a 5GW solar cell and module production facility, beginning production in Q2 2024. The project will utilize HJT/Perovskite technologies and mark a milestone for renewable energy.
Aug 2, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, perovskite, North America
Bangladesh’s first state-owned solar plant comes online
The new generation facility was financed by the Asian Development Bank and built by Chinese company ZTE Corp. The project will sell power to the grid for $0.065/kWh, a record low for solar in the country.
Sep 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, China, Bangladesh, Asia, rooftop solar, Asian Development Bank, ZTE Corp, Floating solar
Innergex Powers Up 50MW Chile Battery Storage
Chile has it's first utility-scale battery storage facility with Innergex's 50MW/250MWh Salvador battery facility. With daytime energy storage & peak pricing, it will benefit from capacity payments & generate US$8.2m (CAN$11.4m) in its first full yr. Financed via green bonds in 2022.
Oct 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Innergex
Zelestra Launches 162 MW Solar Construction in Spain
Zelestra ignites renewable energy in Spain! Three solar projects are set to power pharmaceutical supply chains and create 400 jobs by 2026. Solar energy meets sustainability!
Nov 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Zelestra
Silfab Secures US-made Wafers from NorSun's 5GW Factory
Silfab Solar Inc. has signed an agreement with NorSun to purchase locally-made silicon wafers for its PV module production. This partnership will enable Silfab to strengthen its supply chain and provide more Western-produced wafers for its products. NorSun is currently raising funds for a 3Gw and 5GW production facility in the US.
Sep 11, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, silfab solar, NorSun
SolAmerica Secures $100M to Boost Community Solar Expansion
SolAmerica Energy secures $100M from Deutsche Bank to fast-track U.S. community-solar projects, boosting local access to utility savings and accelerating green energy growth.
Aug 20, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, SolAmerica Energy
Wood safeguards $200m solar EPC contract in Virginia, United States
International design and also getting in touch with company Wood has expanded its presence in the US renewable energy sector by securing two solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts from an American power and energy company.
Jun 18, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Stephanie Cox, Wood
Meyer Burger to Build 2GW Solar Cell Factory in CO
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced the construction of a 2-GW solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, creating 350 jobs and offering tax credits and discounted rates. The company is receiving prepayments and a loan, and will adjust sales and marketing to cope with the challenging EU solar market. Initial EBITDA figures show a loss of EUR 42 milllion.
Jul 24, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar cell, meyer burger, North America
First Solar Opens First Phase of $330 Million South Carolina Plant
First Solar opened the first phase of its $330 million plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, which is set to reach 3.4 GW of module capacity by mid-2027.
Oct 29, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Solar, USA, First Solar, thin-film, North America, South Carolina











