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PowerBank announces lease agreement for 3.2 MW solar project in New York

TORONTO, CANADA (By PowerBank, 20.Jul.2026, Words: 392) — PowerBank Corporation executed a lease agreement on a 3.2 MW DC ground-mount solar project known as the Scofield project, in Broome County, New York. The Scofield project is a relocation and redesign of the previously announced Boyle Rd. project. The project is expected […]

Chile’s solar power generate grew 18% in 1H:26 vs 1H:25

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 71) — Chile’s solar power generation increased by 18% in the first half 2026 compared to the first half 2025. This, as solar energy continues to gain prominence in the Chilean energy matrix, Chile’s National Electric Coordinator said on 13 […]

NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy

HONG KONG (By NOVVA, 22.Jun.2026, Words: 260) — NOVVA Group, a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a Colombian solar portfolio from German renewables developer ABO Energy, marking a significant milestone in its Latin American expansion. The portfolio comprises 3 advanced-stage solar projects with a combined […]

PowerBank banks $1.47mn from NYSERDA for Geddes solar project

TORONTO, CANADA (By PowerBank, 5.Nov.2025, Words: 499) — PowerBank Corporation, involved in the distributed solar energy, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure across North America, announced its operational 3.79 MW Geddes solar power project in New York State has received its commercial operation payment of $1.47mn through the New York State Energy […]

Splight raises $12.4mn to expand transmission capacity amid surging data center demand

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (By Splight, 26.Aug.2025, Words: 460) — Splight, a US-based grid technology company deploying machine-learning solutions that unlock capacity on congested electric grids, today announced a $12.4mn SAFE funding round led by Blue Bear Capital, with participation from ZOMA Capital. The funding will support Splight’s continued expansion in North America and Europe, with a […]

Solar distributor OSW secures $5.5mn to accelerate global expansion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (By OSW, 21.Aug.2025, Words: 345) — One Stop Warehouse (OSW), an Australian solar wholesaler and distributor, secured $5.5mn in strategic funding from SparkEdge Capital, a venture capital firm based in Shanghai focused on the energy and technology sectors. The path to global solar adoption Founded in 2013, OSW has established itself as the market […]

Ecopetrol says Cartagena refinery completes implementation of first phase of solar farm

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Aug.2025, Words: 325) — Ecopetrol‘s Cartagena refinery successfully completed implementation of the first phase of the solar farm. In so doing, it guaranteed energy production of 4.4 gigawatt hours, equivalent to the annual supply of 2,200 Colombian households. This volume of energy […]

First Buenos Aires province renewable energy center inaugurated in La Plata

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 308) — The Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Services (MISP) inaugurated the first Buenos Aires province renewable energy center. It is located on the technological campus of the Scientific Research Commission (CIC) in the town of Gonnet, La Plata. The […]

Arctech Brazil obtains FINAME certification, boosting its LatAm expansion

SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 290) — Arctech, which provides solar tracker and smart structure solutions, said its Brazilian subsidiary has been officially approved under the FINAME program, managed by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES). This certification marks a decisive step for […]

Trump executive order seeks end to wind and solar energy subsidies

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters, 7.Jul.2025, Words: 207) — U.S. President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to strengthen provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that repeal or modify tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. In an executive order, Trump said the renewable energy resources were unreliable, expensive, displaced […]

Europe
Spain

JinkoSolar and ib vogt to deliver modules for Spain’s 513 MWp Segovia solar cluster

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2025, Words: 217) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. successfully delivered its high-efficiency Tiger Neo modules to support the construction of Spain’s newly inaugurated Segovia solar cluster. Developed by ib vogt, the large-scale project spans 666 hectares in the Castile and León region and comprises 4 utility-scale solar parks, one […]

Equinor’s first solar plant in Denmark, operated by BeGreeen, starts production

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Jun.2025, Words: 251) — Equinor said production commenced at the 65 MW Ingerslev Å solar plant located in Jutland, Denmark. The facility is operated by BeGreen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian oil giant. Danske Commodities will sell the power generated from […]

England
UK

TotalEnergies acquires pipeline of solar and battery projects from Low Carbon

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jun.2025, Words: 259) — TotalEnergies acquired a pipeline of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 350 megawatts (MW) and 2 battery storage projects with a capacity of 85 MW from Low Carbon, a renewable energy company. Financial details were not revealed by […]

Ecopetrol to buy portfolio of up to 1,300 MW of solar and wind energy projects in Colombia

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2025, Words: 256) — Colombia’s Ecopetrol S.A. executed an asset purchase agreement with Statkraft European Wind and Solar Holding, AS related to the Norwegian company’s portfolio in Colombia. The portfolio’s projects are located in the departments of La Guajira, Sucre, Córdoba, Caldas, […]

GEODIS and Prologis launch rooftop solar project in Mexico to power sustainable logistics

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2025, Words: 297) — GEODIS, in collaboration with Prologis, activated a 619-kilowatt (kWDC) rooftop solar installation at Prologis Park Grande, Building 3 in Tepotzotlán, in the state of Mexico. The system is expected to generate approximately 892 megawatt-hours of low-carbon energy each year— […]

Mexico to install 5,500 residential solar panels in Baja California in 2025

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Mar.2025) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) will install 5,500 photovoltaic rooftop panels on houses in Mexicali, Baja California with an investment of MXN$200mn Mexican pesos in 2025. Amid an abundance of sunlight in the region, the plan aims to reduce electricity […]

WoodMac Donates Solar Power System to Puerto Rican Domestic Violence Shelter

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (Wood Mackenzie, 6.Mar.2025) — To honor the upcoming International Women’s Day, Wood Mackenzie, in partnership with Let’s Share the Sun and other third parties, recently donated 24 solar panels and 2 batteries of storage to a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Puerto Rico. The fully installed 10.8 […]

Intradeco Completes Phase 2 Solar Energy Investment in Apopa in El Salvador

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025) — Intradeco Holdings, a global vertical manufacturing group, completed Phase 2 of its strategic investment through its fully owned subsidiary Apopa Energy. This significant milestone includes a $15mn investment in 10 MW of solar energy and the development of a community […]

Asia
India

Enfinity Secures 2 GW for Solar and Wind Projects in India

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2025) — Enfinity Global secured connectivity for 2 GW of utility-scale solar PV and wind projects in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in India. The produced electricity is equivalent to powering 4.7mn households and avoiding 49 million metric tons […]

Prosperity Works and Chaberton to Develop Over 28 MW of New Mexico Solar

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2025) — Seizing on the newly open community solar market in New Mexico, Prosperity Works and Chaberton Energy started development on 1 project, with 4 additional projects awaiting approval. The 2 organizations have aligned on community solar development based on shared values of […]

Nextracker and Unimacts Dedicate Second Nevada Factory to Serve Solar Power Demand

(Nexttracker, 20.Jun.2024) — Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader in solar tracker and software solutions, and Unimacts (UNX), a leading provider of industrial manufacturing and supply chain solutions, today jointly announced a new factory in the Las Vegas area. This is the second Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing line that Unimacts has opened […]

Repsol Completes Construction of Frye Solar, its Largest Solar Plant in the US

(Repsol, 11.Apr.2024) — Repsol completed construction of its Frye Solar project, its largest photovoltaic plant to date, with a total installed capacity of 637 MW and 570 MW currently in operation. Located in the United States, the Frye Solar project was built near the city of Kress, Swisher County, Texas. […]

No Sun? No Big Deal

(CMS Energy, 3.Apr.2024) — In ancient times, some thought a dragon was swallowing the sun, or that it was the end of the world. These days, it’s an occasion for gawking, a scramble for the right shades and social media posting. But for Consumers Energy‘s solar power plants, next week’s […]

Chevron Reveals First Solar-to-Hydrogen Project in California’s Central Valley

(Chevron, 29.Feb.2024) — Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., is developing a 5-megawatt hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley. The project aims to create lower carbon energy by utilizing solar power, land, and non-potable produced water from Chevron’s existing assets at the Lost Hills Oil Field […]

EPCOR and SynerGen Reveal Solar Project in Eastern New Mexico

(EPCOR, 18.Feb.2024) — EPCOR USA and SynerGen Solar entered into an agreement to develop nearly 500 acres of land for the purpose of developing a solar energy project. SynerGen will design, build, operate and own the solar facility which will be built less than five miles south of downtown Clovis […]

H2 Bolivia S.A. Advancing Renewable Project

(H2 Bolivia, 11.Oct.2023) — H2 Bolivia S.A. is advancing in the design of it’s project along with Urbas Grupo Financiero SA-Urbas Energy, a spanish company with vast experience in the region and with whom it is intended to have the engineering of the project in the near term. This milestone, together […]

Asia
India

Arctech Showcases Solar Tracker Products at REI Expo 2023

(Arctech, 8.Oct.2023) — Arctech, a solar tracking and racking solution provider, attended the Renewable Energy India Expo 2023 (REI Expo) in New Delhi. The expo is the largest international renewable energy professional exhibition in South Asia, spanning three days. At the exhibition, the solar tracking system SkyLine II, as a star product launched […]

TotalEnergies Inks New Long-term Solar Supply Deal with Saint-Gobain

(TotalEnergies, 3.Oct.2023) — TotalEnergies signed a new 15-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain. This is the second long-term solar power supply agreement designed to help decarbonize the power consumption of the building materials company’s 125 industrial sites in North America. By signing this PPA with Saint-Gobain, TotalEnergies is […]

Mainstream Initiates Judicial Reorganization Proceedings in Chile

(Mainstream Renewable Power, 20.Jul.2023) — Mainstream Renewable Power confirms it has initiated Judicial Reorganisation Proceedings for Huemul Energía SpA and Condor Energía SpA (the “Energía Companies”), which are part of its 1.4 GW Andes Renovables wind and solar platform in Chile. Following a period of constructive engagement with the lenders […]

Osaka Gas USA Buys Interest in Texas PV Project

(Osaka Gas, 16.May.2023) — Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with EE North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of European Energy A/S, to acquire a 350MW, utility-scale solar project in Texas. This mid-stage solar farm will have a […]

Chipotle Pilots New Responsible Restaurant, Launches Sustainability Campaign

(Chipotle, 11.Apr.2023) — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced a new all electric restaurant design that works to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. The company recently opened restaurants with the new […]

Collaborating for Clean Energy at Toyota’s North Alabama Engine Plant

(Toyota, 5.Apr.2023) — More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 168-acre, $49mn solar project. The 30-megawatt solar-generated system will be located in the North Huntsville Industrial […]

Arctech to Provide 365MW Solar Tracking Solution in Mexico

(Arctech, 3.Apr.2023) — Arctech, a solar tracking and racking solution provider, is poised to provide 365.8MW SkyLine II solar tracking solution to Puerto Penasco Solar Park in Mexico. Once completed, this project would become the largest solar plant in a single unit in Mexico and 8th in the world. Located in Puerto Penasco in […]

Enphase Energy Expands Solar Deployments in Brazil

(Enphase Energy, 30.Jan.2023) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that installers of Enphase® products in Brazil have seen a significant increase in deployments of residential solar energy systems powered by IQ7+™ and IQ7AM™ Microinverters. According […]

LONGi Receives “Top Brand PV 2022” at Solar Power Mexico 2022

(LONGi, 14.Jul.2022) — EUPD Research awarded LONGi the “Top Brand PV 2022” seal for the Mexican, Chilean and Latin American markets. The Chinese brand received this recognition at Solar Power Mexico 2022 held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. The seal, which recognizes LONGi as a Top brand in the PV module category, […]

Echo Energy Enters Chile with 70% Interest in Solar Project

(Alliance News, 14.Jan.2022) — Echo Energy PLC announced on Friday it had entered the Chilean solar energy market and reported a 71% increase in total liquid sales in its fourth quarter. Shares in Echo Energy were down 15% at 0.46 pence on Friday afternoon in London. The stock had risen […]

Canadian Solar Completes Sale Of Photovoltaic Project To VTRM

(Canadian Solar, 14.Dec.2021) — Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced the sale of Canadian Solar’s 635 MWp Jaíba V solar project to VTRM. The Jaíba V Project, located in the Northeastern state of Minas Gerais, is in advanced stage of development and is expected to begin construction in 2022, and reach […]

Solek Group, Natixis Ink $85.25mn Deal For Chilean Photovoltaic Plants

(Solek Group, 22.Mar.2021) — Solek Group, through its Chilean subsidiaries, and Natixis as Sole Lead Arranger, Hedge Provider, LC Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent, have signed a $85.25mn senior secured facility for a portfolio of solar photovoltaic plants in Chile totaling at least 110MW. This marks Natixis’ first transaction with Solek, […]

ForeFront Reveals Details Of Solar Project In Illinois

(ForeFront Power, 9.Feb.2021) — ForeFront Power, a leading developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., today announced commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Ill. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8-megawatt project delivers power to the Mooseheart Child City and School (Mooseheart), a non-profit […]

Asia

JinkoSolar Reveals N-Type Tiger Pro 610W At SNEC 2020

(JinkoSolar, 7.Aug.2020) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. launched its new generation of 610W Tiger Pro High-efficiency monocrystalline TR solar module and its BIPV solutions, Building Integrated Photovoltaics product series, which will be unveiled at SNEC 2020 in Shanghai. As a PV company that has ranked first in global modules shipments […]

JinkoSolar To Supply 126 MW Modules For Chilean Project

(JinkoSolar, 6.Jul.2020) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced it will supply 126 MW of solar modules for the expansion of an existing 160 MW solar PV park in Chile. The local contractor recently announced the 126 MW expansion of an existing 160 MW PV park located in the Antofagasta Region. […]

Atlas And Anglo American Ink Solar Energy PPA

(Atlas, 10.Mar.2020) — Atlas Renewable Energy, a leading renewable energy company in Latin America along with British mining company Anglo American Plc, a leading global mining company, announced today the signing of the largest solar energy purchase and sale contract in Brazil with an investment of 881 Million Brazilian Reals. […]

Asia

Trina’s Module Global Shipments Exceed 10 GW

(Trina Solar, 24.Feb.2020) — Trina Solar Co., Ltd.’s global PV module shipments passed a new milestone in 2019, topping 10 GW for the year. According to the 2019 module shipment ranking released by PV InfoLink, Trina Solar ranked among the top three and maintained its global leadership in the category. […]

Canadian Solar Acquires 47.5 MWp Portfolio In Chile

(Canadian Solar, 6.Feb.2020) — Canadian Solar Inc. announced the acquisition of a 47.5 MWp portfolio of solar projects under development in Chile. These projects will become operational in two different stages, beginning from the fourth quarter of 2020. The projects will be located in the Araucanía and Maule Regions of […]

Hecate’s Solar Project To Assist El Paso Electric

(Hecate, 19.Dec.2019) — Hecate Energy announced its proposed 100 MW Santa Teresa solar project has been selected by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) as part of a 350 MW solar and storage Request for Proposals (RFP) process designed to add new clean resources to the EPE system. Pending necessary regulatory […]

LAC On Brink Of Massive Solar Power Growth

(IRENA, 12.Nov.2019) — Latin America and the Caribbean could grow their installed solar capacity by a factor of 40 by 2050, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. Annual investments exceeding seven billion would see the region’s solar PV capacity rise from 7 gigawatts (GW) today, […]

Arroyo And Natixis Close PMGD Financing Of Solar PV Projects In Chile

(Arco, 31.Jul.2019) — ARCO 3 SpA and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling US$69.1 million for the up-to-70MW portfolio of solar PV plants in Chile (the “ARCO Solar PMGD Portfolio”). ARCO is wholly-owned by affiliates of Arroyo Energy Investors, an investor in energy projects throughout the Americas. This marks […]

Europe’s Norway To Fund 30 MW Solar-Plus-Storage In Guyana

(Renewables Now, 10.Jun.2019) — Norway, through its ministry of climate, has approved the transfer of funds for the construction of 30 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) farms with energy storage in Guyana. According to the Guyanese department of public information, Norway will release GYD 16 billion (USD 77m/EUR 68m) to […]

Canadian Solar Signs 1,800 MW Supply Deal With EDF Renewables North America

(Canadian Solar, 29.May.2019) — Canadian Solar Inc. announced that it has signed a multi-year module supply agreement with EDF Renewables North America to deliver 1,800 MW of high efficiency poly solar modules for projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Utilizing unique multi-year contractual terms, Canadian Solar will supply its […]

Sell Oil, Buy Electric

(Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, Ryan Hamilton-Davis, 16.May.2019) — The Regulated Industries Commission (RIC), the regulatory body for water, waste water and electricity, has come up with an initiative that could preserve the environment, lessen the economic burden, and fulfil government’s obligations internationally – not to mention save the average Joe […]