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Leeward targeting affordable scale from First Solar 10GW pipe
Renewable energy company Leeward is backing its purchase of First Solar's 10GW project pipeline to enable it to contend within the US' solar landscape.
Feb 9, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, First Solar, North America, Jason Allen, leeward
Indonesia Launches First Solar and Energy Storage Plant
Sembcorp Industries unveils Indonesia's first utility-scale solar and energy storage gem, paving the way for a greener future with 50 MW of solar power and innovative battery technology!
Jan 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Indonesia, sembcorp industries, PV Power Plant
FRV launches first hybrid solar-storage park in Queensland
FRV lights up Queensland with innovative solar-plus-storage park, powering over 1,680 homes annually. More hybrid projects on the horizon in Australia.
Jul 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, queensland, frv, PV Power Plant
Kyocera launches industry-first SemiSolid batteries
Kyocera is introducing an innovative SemiSolid cell architecture created by US’s battery company 24M. The Japan-based giant will initiate the product’s entrance to the market. The new solution considerably improves batt performance, at the same time enabling significant production savings.
Jan 8, 2020 // Storage, USA, Japan, Kyocera, Asia, North America
Repsol opens very first PV plant
Kappa solar farm in Spain consists of three projects-- Perseo Foton 1, 2 and 3
Jun 22, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, repsol, PV Power Plant, Kappa solar farm
Biden to Close Solar Trade Loophole, First Solar Soars
First Solar Inc. stock surges as Biden administration considers eliminating tariff exemption for two-sided solar panels, boosting US-based manufacturers.
Apr 18, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, biden
Biden to Close Solar Trade Loophole, First Solar Soars
First Solar Inc. stock surges as Biden administration considers eliminating tariff exemption for two-sided solar panels, boosting US-based manufacturers.
Apr 23, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, biden
First Solar will supply 700 MW solar modules to Silicon Ranch
The firms call it the development of the 4-GW master supply contract (MSA) that they checked in April.
First Solar held that the new arrangement reinforces a shared commitment by both the companies to enhance the domestic supply and promote lower-carbon manufacturing procedures.
Oct 21, 2022 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, photovoltaic, Georges Antoun, Silicon Ranch, Reagan Farr, ica’s largest solar manufacturer, lower-carbon production
Evaluation of Ireland's first renewables auction
Harsh Goenka, from solar forecasting business Solargis evaluates the results of the nation's initial clean energy tender for pv publication after the procurement workout safeguarded an ordinary solar power price of EUR72.92/ MWh.
Aug 19, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, Solargis, Harsh Goenka, Marcel Suri
NextEnergy shuts first tranche of ₤ 1bn solar fund
An initial fundraise of ₤ 327m will certainly target new-build subsidy-free utility scale solar assets
Aug 25, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Michael Bonte-Friedheim, NextEnergy
Australia's new prime minister vows to make nation 'renewable energy superpower'
Australia's new head of state, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation a renewables "superpower" following his Labor Party's victory in Saturday's federal election, which ousted predecessor Scott Morrison's conservative coalition.
May 23, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Policy, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, climate council, Oceania, rooftop solar, policy, net zero, national electricity market, grid upgrades, Anthony Albanese
First Solar sells three utility-scale projects to EDP, ConnectGen
First Solar announced that a partnership composed of EDP Renewables and ConnectGen has completed the acquisition of three projects with a total nameplate design of 278 MWAC in the United States. First Solar previously disclosed that the sale of these projects were subject to certain conditions precedent for closing that have since been satisfied.
Dec 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, EDP Renewables, North America, ConnectGen, Miguel Prado, Caton Fenz
First Solar reports q/q dip in sales, confirms 2023 forecast
US thin-film photovoltaics (PV) maker First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) on Thursday reported a big quarter-on-quarter decrease in sales, while validating its full-year guidance.
Apr 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, First Solar
EBRD supported very first private PPA in Egypt
With the help of the EBRD's Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Egypt, which is sustained by the European Union, Egyptian solar firm SolarizEgypt applied the first roof photovoltaic system with a private-to-private power acquisition contract (PPA) in the country.
Dec 9, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, PPA, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt
Montenegro Launches First Solar Auction, Targets 250 MW
Montenegro launches its first renewable energy auction, targeting 250 MW solar power, backed by EBRD and EU, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy.
Jul 11, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Montenegro