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Aquavoltaics in the Philippines
An EU funded solar-plus-storage project has been tendered in the Philippines. The United Nations is seeking bids for the system, to support the for the seaweed industry on the island of Tawi-Tawi. Combining PV with aquaculture brings many advantages for both, including water conservation, a more controlled aquatic environment, and ecosystem restoration.
Aug 13, 2019 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Floating PV, USA, tender, floating PV, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Philippines, RETS, MinDA, hybrid systems
Roof solar window based on semi-transparent perovskite solar cells
A prototype of an energy-harvesting, solar-powered smart home window tool has actually been created by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory. The home window was produced by incorporating a semi-transparent perovskite solar cell and a multi-layer nanophotonic finishing.
Jul 15, 2020 // Technology, USA, North America, solar window, Argonne National Laboratory
South Korea bets on tandem solar technologies
The South Korean federal government has actually released a new roadmap to support R&D activities in the solar industry. The paper shows the country's solar manufacturing market might be motivated to go with high-efficiency and also pricey panels based upon tandem solar cells.
Sep 3, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, South Korea, solar cells, Asia, MOTIE
Array Technologies to launch US$ 100m IPO
US-based solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies is seeking to raise as much as US$ 100 million with an initial public offering (IPO).
Sep 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, IPO, trackers, Array Technologies, nasdaq
Microsoft Anchors 270 MW Distributed Solar in LatAm
Microsoft bets on 270 MW of distributed solar RECs in Mexico and Brazil, turbocharging local grids, jobs and savings—de-risking small builders and seeding Latin America’s clean-energy pipeline.
Nov 28, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Microsoft, Latin america, distributed solar, RECs, Powertrust
Australia Faces Bill Shock as Renewables Rollout Lags
Australia risks pricier power as renewables lag. Fast‑track batteries, transmission and planning, empower homes with solar, smart tariffs and VPPs to hit 2030 targets and retire coal smoothly.
Dec 5, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, Australia, Oceania, transmission, electricity prices
Tokyo Century, Kyuden Tap 20-Year Philly Solar Deal
Tokyo Century and Kyuden split a 20‑MW Pennsylvania solar, secured by a 20‑year PPA; October go‑live underscores Japanese capital’s charge into contracted U.S. clean power, with storage optionality ahead.
Jan 8, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Kyuden, Tokyo Century
Afreenergy Solar Secures Funding for Senegal Storage
Afreenergy Solar secures new financing to scale solar-plus-battery projects in Senegal, cutting fuel costs and boosting grid stability—banked on strong off-take, EPC delivery, and reliable storage performance.
Mar 27, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, solar plus storage, Africa, financing, Senegal, Grid reliability
FRV Secures Permits for 183.6 MW Solar Spain
FRV secures permitting for 183.6MW of Spain solar, de-risking late-stage projects for financing and EPC. With “battery-ready” design, storage upgrades can boost evening returns and flexibility.
Apr 6, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, frv, permitting, development, solar portfolio
Blackstone Funds to Power Sunotec’s Global Solar Expansion
Blackstone-backed funding will help Sunotec scale EPC delivery and solar-plus-storage projects worldwide—boosting faster, repeatable execution, procurement leverage, and commission-ready PV and battery deployments.
Apr 7, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, EPC, blackstone, Sunotec
R.Power Lands ING Financing for 80-MWp Solar
R.Power secures EUR 39.8M and PLN 18M financing from ING Bank Śląski for an 80-MWp Poland solar plant, backed by a 15-year PPA for 2,625 GWh.
Apr 13, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, corporate ppa, r.power, project finance
Tunisia Adds 8MW Solar Under Licensing Push
Tunisia launches four 2-MW solar plants in Medenine—adding 8 MW under its licensing drive. With 187 renewable licenses, rooftop solar and utility projects cut costs and gas imports.
Apr 13, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tunisia, Africa, rooftop solar, mena, solar capacity, licensing regime
Constant Energy Locks Loan for 30MW Malaysia Solar
Constant Energy secures debt financing for a 30-MW solar project in Malaysia, unlocking EPC execution and tighter schedule control to boost deliverability, commissioning quality, and faster grid-ready deployment.
Apr 23, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, Southeast Asia, Constant Energy, Solar Project, loan
GS Power Secures AB CarVal Tax Equity for 41 MW
GS Power Partners secured $51M+ tax equity from AB CarVal for a 42 MWdc community solar portfolio, closing a key 41 MW allocation to accelerate distributed solar construction and operations.
Jun 4, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, GS Power
MPC Capital Launches 43-MW Solar Farm in Dominican Republic
MPC Capital AG powers forward with Monte Plata II, a $45 million solar expansion in the Dominican Republic, boosting renewable energy generation and long-term sustainability.
Sep 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dominican Republic, North America, solar farm, MPC Capital AG