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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
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
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 Breaks Ground in LA: 3500MW Expansion by 2026
First Solar has broken ground on a record-breaking $1.1bn PV panel manufacturing facility in Louisiana. The facility, expected to start commercial shipments by the first half of 2026, will create 500 construction jobs and increase the company's nameplate manufacturing capacity by 3500MW.
Sep 22, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, solar panel, North America, Louisiana
EBRD supported very first private PPA in Egypt
With the help of the EBRD's Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Egypt, which is sustained by the European Union, Egyptian solar firm SolarizEgypt applied the first roof photovoltaic system with a private-to-private power acquisition contract (PPA) in the country.
Dec 9, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, PPA, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt
Montenegro Launches First Solar Auction, Targets 250 MW
Montenegro launches its first renewable energy auction, targeting 250 MW solar power, backed by EBRD and EU, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy.
Jul 11, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Montenegro
First Solar anticipates reduced sales in 2020 regardless of manufacturing rise
' Solar Module Super League' (SMSL) participant First Solar has actually anticipated web sales for 2020 to be in the series of US$ 2.7 billion to US$ 2.9 billion, contrasted to reporting 2019 sales of US$ 3,063 billion.
Feb 21, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, Mark Widmar, North America, thin film modules, cdte thin-film modules
DE Shaw buys 180MW project duo from First Solar in Utah
DE Shaw Renewable Investments has purchased two neighbouring PV projects in Utah contracted to provide power to Facebook from developer First Solar.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, First Solar, utility-scale PV, Utah, North America, Facebook, PacifiCorp, d. e. shaw renewable investments
First Solar pens significant 4GW module supply agreement with Silicon Ranch
First Solar has authorized a master supply agreement to supply 4GWdc of thin-film solar PV modules to independent power producer (IPP) Silicon Ranch with distributions ranging from 2023 to 2025.
Apr 13, 2022 // Manufacturing News, USA, IPP, First Solar, thin film, North America, Silicon Ranch, Independent Power Producer, cadtel
Enviromena secures planning for first Italian PV projects
UK programmer expects construction work with two plants in Apulia to start in January 2023
Aug 17, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, UK, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Enviromena
First Solar to supply 1GW of modules to Leeward Renewable Energy
First Solar will supply 1GWdc of its thin film modules to PV project designer Leeward Renewable Energy as part of a multi-year procurement arrangement in between the firms.
Apr 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, PV module, North America, leeward renewable energy
Corsica Sole to Build First Green Hydrogen Plant in Corsica
Corsica Sole is set to revolutionize the energy landscape with Foll'Hy, the first green hydrogen production plant in Corsica. This innovative project will store renewable power and fuel heavy maritime mobility, paving the way for a greener future.
Jan 30, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Corsica, green hydrogen, Corsica Sole
Thanjavur Corporation Moves Closer to First Solar Plant
A 3 MW plant established under the Smart City Project is close to conclusion
Jan 20, 2022 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, thanjavur corporation
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria











