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STANLIB Powers Solar, EV Push in SA
South African investment firm STANLIB has acquired a 51% stake in energy solutions provider Solareff Ltd and its electric vehicle charging infrastructure subsidiary GridCars, committing to fund ZAR 600 million in capex-free energy solutions. This move seeks to make a social and economic impact in South Africa.
Aug 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, STANLIB, Solareff
Vietnam Solar Supporters Plan a 'Million Green Homes'
Vietnamese advocates of solar power have begun a "Million Green Homes" project, aimed at spreading the use of solar power in the country instead of coal and other fossil fuels.
Oct 4, 2019 // Plants, Residential, Grids, Rooftop PV, Asia, rooftop PV, Vietnam, Van Ngoc Thinh, Trinh Dinh Dung
Mosaic Seeks Restructuring Amid Solar Sector Challenges
Solar Mosaic files for Chapter 11, aims to restructure amid market challenges, backed by Warburg Pincus, with plans to stay operational and explore asset sales.
Jun 10, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Mosaic, North America
China establishes first 2022 solar subsidy pot at US$ 357.2 m.
China has exposed its preliminary subsidy limits for existing renewables projects in 2022, nevertheless it remains to be seen whether the financing is to be topped up.
Nov 18, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, subsidy, decarbonisation
Globeleq wraps up USD-65m refinancing for S African solar park
Africa-focused independent power producer (IPP) Globeleq said today it has finalised a senior debt restructuring deal for its majority-owned 31-MW Soutpan solar park in South Africa's Limpopo Province.
Jan 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Solar Park, Globeleq, S African
Bluefield solar bags 45MW UK PV-battery
Capitalist obtained the project co-located with a 25MW storage space website for ₤ 5m.
Aug 16, 2021 // Plants, Storage, UK, Europe, John Rennocks, Bluefield Solar
Voltalia secures 130-MW solar park deal in Tunisia
Voltalia SA to build 130-MW solar park in Tunisia, powering over 700,000 people. CEO Clerc praises country's renewable energy potential and commitment to sustainable future.
May 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Tunisia, Africa, PV Power Plant
JBM to build subsidy-free 50MW solar-plus-storage website
JBM Solar Projects is to build a brand-new 50MW solar ranch with battery storage at a site near Swindon.
Aug 13, 2020 // Large-Scale, Storage, solar-plus-storage, subsidy-free, JBM, Brendan O’Brien
Soltec Sells 850 MW Solar to CIP for Denmark Power-to-X
Soltec and CIP have joined forces to drive the green transition in Denmark, selling 850 MW of early-stage solar projects to CIP's Energy Transition Fund I. The projects span Denmark, with most located in the Jutland region, allowing both parties to participate in the booming Power-to-X industry.
Jan 3, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Europe, Soltec, Denmark, CIP
600MW Solar Park in Queensland Gets Gov't Green Light
Edify Energy has been granted federal approval for a 600-MW solar project in Queensland, providing enough energy to power 200,000 homes and up to 350 jobs. Project funding is now being sought before construction can begin with strict environment conditions in place to protect the natural landscape.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Edify Energy, PV Power Plant, Solar Park
Ence retailing 373MW of Spanish solar projects to Naturgy
Spanish power company and also pulp manufacturer Ence is selling a portfolio of five solar PV properties in southerly Spain to energy Naturgy.
Dec 13, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Naturgy, utility, Andalusia, Ence
Alberta Solar Projects Get $160M Boost
Canada's federal government has announced a C$160-million grant to fund nine solar projects in Alberta, creating employment, reducing emissions, and providing energy for 12,000 homes. Indigenous, farming and energy industry partners come together to promote harmony and collaboration with SREPs program.
Jul 17, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, alberta, Solar Project
NESF doubles down on PPA strategy as its mounted capacity rises by 10%.
NextEnergy Solar Fund's (NESF) overall set up capability currently stands at 895MW, with the company remaining to focus on long-lasting corporate power acquisition arrangements (PPAs).
Nov 19, 2021 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, PPA, Europe, Nesf
UK’s Awendio Eyes $725 Million Quebec Solar Plant
Awendio Solaris eyes C$1B Montreal solar factory with R&D hub, 2.5 GW capacity, powered by cheap Hydro-Quebec. Financing, government aid and partnerships in motion amid grid constraints.
Dec 18, 2025 // Manufacturing News, UK, Europe, Quebec, Awendio
Bangladesh sets new power tariffs for slow solar developers
Government of Bangladesh is dissatisfied by slow development of a number of photovoltaic projects and is establishing new power tariffs associated with solar production cost reduction.
Nov 15, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, Bangladesh, Asia, tariffs