Recurrent Energy secures €61.5m for Italy-based PV & storage project

Santander Bank has provided €61.5 million in non-recourse financing to Recurrent Energy for its Italy-based 124 MW solar portfolio and co-located battery storage system.

An INR 1,072 crore refinancing for a 250 MW Rajasthan solar project has been completed by ACME Solar through a consortium including Bank of America and Standard Chartered.

Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 report has ranked TrinaTracker sixth globally and fourth across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific for solar PV trackers.

SICORE Real Assets has provided €100 million to ENERPARC AG for 800 MW solar parks in Germany, with Capcora and Simmons & Simmons as advisors.

The SolarFlow 800 Pro and 2400 AC by Zendure offered AI-powered storage for balconies and rooftops with ZENKI energy management across Europe.

Recom Repower, part of RECOM Technologies, and Thracian Mills completed a 1.2 MW industrial solar net-metering project in Alexandroupolis, Greece, with advanced PV systems.

PetroGreen Energy, Taisei, and RCBC secured PHP 498 million financing for the 19.6 MW San Jose Solar project in Nueva Ecija, now nearing final regulatory approval.

Shurya Vitra and Emeren Holdings had signed a merger deal with Emeren Group Ltd to take it private, with NYSE delisting planned after shareholder and regulatory approval.

Q ENERGY has sold 248 MW solar assets in Spain to Nexwell Power, which will power 142,500 homes and cut 2 lac tons of CO2 emissions annually.

An initial agreement has been signed by Waaree Renewable Technologies and Viet Khanh JSC for turnkey EPC services on a 100 MW solar project in Vietnam.

Ares Management has acquired a 20% stake in Plenitude from Eni for €2 billion, joining Energy Infrastructure Partners in the Italy-based energy transition company.

Enery Element sold 50% of Bulgaria’s Gabare solar project to OMV Petrom, with plans for €200 million investment and 400 MW of solar capacity by 2027.

Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 report has ranked TrinaTracker sixth globally and fourth across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific for solar PV trackers.

BayWa r.e. and Tigo Energy have showcased rapid shutdown, optimization, and monitoring solutions for Thailand's C&I solar sector at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2025.

Lithium Universe acquired global rights for Macquarie University’s patented solar panel recycling technology via New Age Minerals, backed by $1.7 million investment.

Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology examined how rheology impacts solar paste printing to cut silver use and enhance screen printing performance.

CSEM and EPFL researchers in Neuchâtel tested a one-step co-annealing process for PECVD-based TOPCon cells, achieving 21% efficiency and 720 mV voltage.

At SNEC 2025, Betterial has showcased tandem perovskite, BC, desert, 0BB, lightweight, and BIPV encapsulation materials, earning TÜV and CPVT certifications.

TaiyangNews awarded its 2024 Badge of Excellence to DMEGC Solar at SNEC 2025 for the high-efficiency Infinity RT series TOPCon solar module.

At SNEC 2025 in China, Risen Energy has introduced integrated PV, inverter, storage, and smart energy systems for residential, C&I, and utility-scale sectors.

China’s DMEGC Solar has showcased high-efficiency modules at SNEC 2025 and earned certifications from RETC, TÜV NORD, TÜV Rheinland, and CGC across China facilities.

An Urban-Scale VPP Ecosystem Initiative has been launched at SNEC 2025 by SINEXCEL, Schneider Electric, and others to integrate distributed energy resources into grids.

A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed by LONGi and TÜV Rheinland at SNEC 2025 to enhance testing, certification, and product reliability in the solar sector.

China’s Mibet Energy has displayed its ground, rooftop, floating, carport, and tracking solar mounting systems at SNEC 2025 PV Power Expo in Shanghai.

Solplanet and AISWEI has showcased new inverters, storage batteries, and PV solutions for residential, C&I, and utility segments at SNEC Shanghai 2025.

A new Demo Center by Trinasolar and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid was opened to advance solar R&D, training, and tech demonstrations in Spain.

BSS4VN has launched in Ho Chi Minh City using Hoymiles microinverters for 100 balcony solar units at PKMC’s Diamond Lotus Riverside residential project.

The 2024 Trinasolar Sustainability Report has showcased recycled solar panels, lower emissions, supply chain traceability, and global community projects.

PVEL’s 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard has named RenewSys a Top Performer after its modules demonstrated high durability and low degradation under rigorous tests.

KPI Green Energy has secured nearly INR 1500 crore worth of TOPCon bifacial solar modules from Emmvee for a project in Gujarat.

A 150 MW open-access solar plant by Gentari has been commissioned in Wardha, Maharashtra, raising its C&I solar capacity in the state to over 225 MW.

An INR 1,072 crore refinancing for a 250 MW Rajasthan solar project has been completed by ACME Solar through a consortium including Bank of America and Standard Chartered.

The 8 MW solar PPA was signed by Roofsol and Greenlam Industries to cover three sites in India, supplying clean electricity and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions.

An initial agreement has been signed by Waaree Renewable Technologies and Viet Khanh JSC for turnkey EPC services on a 100 MW solar project in Vietnam.

Debt of INR 2,416 crore had backed BluPine Energy’s 150 MW FDRE project in Karnataka, with Actis and Standard Chartered involved in the transaction.

A solar PV array supply agreement has been finalized by Sidus Space and Atomic-6 to equip LizzieSat satellites supporting Lonestar Data’s cislunar storage network.

A solar-powered, vehicle-mounted communication device, Voyager is launched by SpecFive, using PV panels to enable off-grid LoRa mesh communication and GNSS navigation.

Shurya Vitra and Emeren Holdings had signed a merger deal with Emeren Group Ltd to take it private, with NYSE delisting planned after shareholder and regulatory approval.

Latin America saw eight new solar projects from GameChange Solar, using Genius Tracker and MaxSpan systems across Chile, Colombia, and El Salvador.

BayWa r.e. and Tigo Energy have showcased rapid shutdown, optimization, and monitoring solutions for Thailand's C&I solar sector at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2025.

US-based HelioVolta’s latest report found 83% of US solar sites had connector issues, leading Servist Energy, NREL, and Sandia Labs to support improved safety standards.

Imerys has signed a 15-year solar PPA with Akuo for a 195 MW plant in Texas, covering 30% of US energy needs and cutting 67,000 tons of CO₂ per year.

PVEL’s 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard has named RenewSys a Top Performer after its modules demonstrated high durability and low degradation under rigorous tests.

An Urban-Scale VPP Ecosystem Initiative has been launched at SNEC 2025 by SINEXCEL, Schneider Electric, and others to integrate distributed energy resources into grids.

A solar PV array supply agreement has been finalized by Sidus Space and Atomic-6 to equip LizzieSat satellites supporting Lonestar Data’s cislunar storage network.

A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed by LONGi and TÜV Rheinland at SNEC 2025 to enhance testing, certification, and product reliability in the solar sector.

At Solar Kenya 2025, Hinen planned to exhibit the N11000S Off-Grid Inverter and other hybrid solutions from June 26–28 at booth 133, KICC, Nairobi.

At SNEC 2025, GoodWe has showcased AI-powered inverters, energy storage systems, and grid-support solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Marking its 10th anniversary at SNEC, Hanersun has introduced HITOUCH and Zephyr modules and signed 460 MW deals with Solfácil in Brazil and Solar Nature in Uzbekistan.

Researchers have developed a green-solvent recycling method for perovskite PVs, reducing resource depletion by 96.6% and toxicity by 68.8% while maintaining efficiency.

A report by Wood Mackenzie has ranked solar panel manufacturers where Chinese companies dominate the top 12. Read for details.

LandGate has published a white paper on South Carolina’s solar energy development, detailing current and future projects. More details here.

With a 25.42% conversion efficiency, JinkoSolar's N-type TOPCon solar module has recently broke efficiency records. More details here.

By achieving ISO certification, Trina Solar demonstrates its dedication to maintaining high standards in compliance and regulatory adherence. More details here.

A new efficiency record of 33.24% was achieved by JinkoSolar for its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell. More details here.

BloombergNEF has named Hopewind Electric a Tier 1 photovoltaic inverter manufacturer, highlighting its market strength and product quality. More details on ranking here.

A 150 MW open-access solar plant by Gentari has been commissioned in Wardha, Maharashtra, raising its C&I solar capacity in the state to over 225 MW.

The 8 MW solar PPA was signed by Roofsol and Greenlam Industries to cover three sites in India, supplying clean electricity and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions.

Debt of INR 2,416 crore had backed BluPine Energy’s 150 MW FDRE project in Karnataka, with Actis and Standard Chartered involved in the transaction.

Latin America saw eight new solar projects from GameChange Solar, using Genius Tracker and MaxSpan systems across Chile, Colombia, and El Salvador.

Hab Reeh solar PV platform recorded a 30% increase in system design assessments under DEWA’s Shams Dubai rooftop solar initiative in 2024.

Tasmania’s 250 MW Weasel Solar Farm with 144 MW battery gained fast-track approval under the Albanese Government and emission 44,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

BSS4VN has launched in Ho Chi Minh City using Hoymiles microinverters for 100 balcony solar units at PKMC’s Diamond Lotus Riverside residential project.