Category: Solar Power

TotalEnergies divests European distributed solar portfolio 

TotalEnergies has completed the divestment of its 170 MW distributed solar portfolio, comprising mainly rooftop installations across seven European countries (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg). The portfolio has been divested to Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy. The divested assets will continue to be operated by Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy.

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Avantus secures $525 million for Aratina 2 hybrid project in California

Avantus has secured approximately $525 million in financing for the Aratina 2 solar and battery energy storage (BESS) project located in Kern County, California. The project financing was provided by BBVA, CIBC, and Santander. The financing package includes construction funding, a tax equity bridge loan, and letters of credit. The project, currently under construction, will deliver 150 MWac of solar capacity and 452 MWh of BESS capacity by the end of 2026.

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METLEN to develop 252 MW Greek hybrid renewable project 

METLEN has acquired a 40 per cent stake in a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by Tsakos Group to jointly develop a hybrid renewable energy project in Greece. The project will comprise a 251.9 MW solar photovoltaic plant coupled with a 375 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The SPV will oversee the project’s development, construction, operation, energy management, and commercial management.

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South Africa approves 890 MW solar PV projects  

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved generation licences for four solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The projects have a combined contracted capacity of 890 MW under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme Bid Window 7.3. NERSA received the licence applications in January 2026 and completed the public consultation process before granting approval in May 2026. 

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Linea Energy closes financing for Michigan solar project 

Linea Energy has closed a tax equity financing with Crux for its 172 MWdc Watertown solar project located in Sanilac County, Michigan. The Crux investment completes the project’s financing, bringing the total capital raised to $457 million, including a previously announced $299 million debt package by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, Société Générale, S.A., Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentralecon, and Truist Bank.

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Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund II raises GBP 587 million 

Quinbrook has achieved the final close of its Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund (QRIF II), raising GBP 587 million through the fund, surpassing its GBP 500 million target.The fund will invest in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid infrastructure across the UK and Ireland to support their 2030 clean energy goals. Key projects under the fund include the 373 MWdc Mallard Pass Solar Project in England, the 963 MVA.s Wexford Synchronous Consider Project in Ireland, Project Norton combining 65 MW solar with 41 MW battery storage, and Aegis Energy’s clean refuelling hub network.

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Polaris signs agreement for renewable energy projects in Mexico

Polaris Renewable Energy has signed a 30-year mixed investment agreement with CFE for the development, financing, construction and operation of three renewable energy projects in Mexico. The portfolio comprises approximately 250 MWdc of solar capacity and 61.6 MW/192 MWh of BESS across Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala and Sinaloa. The projects include the 132.57 MWdc Los Girasoles solar project paired with 101.5 MWh of BESS, 91.06 MWdc of Solar Energía Tres Hermanos solar project paired with 71.6 MWh of BESS and 25.3 MWdc of  Don Humberto solar project along with 18.9 MWh BESS. 

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Opdenergy secures $227 million for Chile renewables portfolio

Opdenergy has secured $227 million in financing for its operational renewable energy portfolio in Chile. The financing was provided by SMBC, BNP Paribas and ICO and is backed by long-term DISCO and private power purchase agreements with investment-grade off-takers, comprising the 104 MWp Sol de Los Andes solar plant and 90 MW/513 MWh Sol de Los Andes BESS, both in the Atacame region.

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Uniper and Respect Energy sign solar PPAs in Poland

Uniper and Respect Energy have signed 6-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable electricity and guarantees of origin (GoOs) from four new solar projects. The projects include the Pakość, Kłodawa, Domanowo, and Krotoszyce solar facilities, all located in Poland. These projects have a combined installed capacity of 219 MWp. Under the agreement, Respect Energy will purchase both the solar electricity and its associated renewable energy certificates (GoOs).

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ADB backs 310 MW solar expansion in Bhutan 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160 million loan to expand solar power generation in Bhutan through the deployment of at least 310 MW of new solar capacity. The project includes 120 MW Wobthang, 40 MW Pedseling, and 150 MW Dramthang solar farms. The initiative also includes 46 km of transmission infrastructure to connect the projects to the national grid. 

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Scatec commissions 142 MW solar plant in Brazil

Scatec ASA has commenced commercial operations of the 142 MW Rio Urucuia solar power plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This project expanded Scatec’s Brazilian installed capacity to 835 MW. The project operates under a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft, covering around 75 per cent of expected generation, with the remaining output to be sold through the spot market and additional PPAs. 

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Vena Energy secures A$1.4 billion financing for Australian renewables 

Vena Energy has secured A$1.4 billion in green financing to support its Australian solar and BESS assets. The financing is backed by BNP Paribas, Bank of China, DBS Bank, ING Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI CIB Division), Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, OCBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and Westpac Banking Corporation. The financing covers greenfield project funding with the refinancing of existing facilities, across two transactions.

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Earthrise commissions 270 MW solar project in Illinois

Earthrise Energy has commenced commercial operations at the Archtop solar project located in Illinois. The project has an installed capacity of 270 MWac and comprises the Gibson City Solar 1 and 2 facilities. The project is the first to utilise the Earthrise’s surplus interconnection strategy, enabling new solar generation to leverage the existing grid infrastructure of its Gibson City natural gas peaking plant. 

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Actis acquires Klara Renewables in Poland

Actis has agreed to acquire Klara Renewables from CVC DIF. Klara Renewables is a 171 MW operational onshore wind portfolio located in Poland. The portfolio also offers around 275 MW of hybridisation potential through co-located solar PV and battery energy storage. The portfolio also has a long-term target of 1.5 GW of renewable capacity. The portfolio comprises six operational wind projects supported by contracts for difference through 2038-39, including three projects in Wielkopolska, two in Kujawy-Pomorze, and one in Podlasie, all powered by Vestas turbines.

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IPX gets $4.95 billion for California solar and BESS project 

IPX Power has secured $4.95 billion in committed financing for the construction and operation of the Darden solar and storage projects located in Fresno County, California. The project will feature 1.15 GWac of solar capacity and 4.6 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Commercial operations for the project are expected to commence in 2028.

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EDF to develop 2 GW pumped hydro storage and 500 MW solar project in Oman

EDF Power Solutions and the Sultanate of Oman have signed three agreements to advance energy cooperation and sustainable development. The agreement include the 2 GW Jabal Abyad Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) Project, to be developed in partnership with EDF power solutions, Oman National Engineering and Investment Co (ONEIC), TAKHZEEN Oman and Green Universe Enterprise (GUE) alongside Oman’s Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR).

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RWE and PPC commission 930 MWp solar capacity in Greece 

RWE and PPC have commissioned the final solar farm of the Amynteo photovoltaic complex located in Western Macedonia, Greece. This commissioning brings the nine solar projects with a combined capacity of 930 MWp into full operation. The projects were developed through their joint venture Meton Energy S.A. with RWE owning 51 per cent and PPC owning 49 per cent. 

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rPlus Energies commissions 400 MW solar plus BESS project in Utah

rPlus Energies has commenced commercial operations at the Green River Energy Center located in Emery County, Utah. The project features 400 MW of solar generation capacity and a 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is expected to generate over $55 million in property tax revenue to support local schools and public services. The project was commissioned on June 22, 2026. 

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SunAsia and VinEnergo plan 422 MWp floating PV in Philippines

SunAsia Energy Inc. and VinEnergo have partnered to develop a 422-MWp solar on Water portfolio across Pampanga and Negros Occidental, Philippines. The portfolio comprises three floating solar projects representing an estimated investment of $406 million. The projects are targeted for commercial operation between 2027 and 2028. Once operational, the projects are expected to generate clean electricity to power more than 278,000 homes annually.

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I Squared Capital and GS E&C to develop 1.5 GW renewables in South Korea

I Squared Capital and GS E&C have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on developing solar and battery energy storage projects in South Korea. The partnership aims to secure and develop 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2035, including approximately 820 MW of solar projects. The collaboration aligns with South Korea’s energy transition goals as it targets renewable energy sources to contribute at least 20 percent of total electricity generation by 2030.

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