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ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion

ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion

The expansion is part of a wave of new solar cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S., expected to reach 20.5 GW by the end of 2027. The post ES Foundry completes 3 GW solar cell factory expansion appeared first on pv magazine Global… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/08/es-foundry-completes-factor-expansion-bringing-output-capacity-to-3-gw-per-year/

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REA flags off 42 mini-grid, solar power projects in Adamawa, Kebbi

REA flags off 42 mini-grid, solar power projects in Adamawa, Kebbi

No fewer than 40,000 households and businesses are expected to enjoy uninterrupted electricity as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the federal and state governments, performed the groundbreaking of 42 renewable energy projects in Kebbi and Adamawa States.  This is part of ongoing efforts to expand electricity access, stimulate economic growth, and improve

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How a Colorado tribe beat the federal solar permit freeze

How a Colorado tribe beat the federal solar permit freeze

By utilizing the legacy grid infrastructure of a demolished coal plant and racing to secure regulatory signatures mere days ahead of federal permitting freezes, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe successfully stayed on track to break ground on its 170 MW solar-plus-storage asset while other developments stalled… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/how-a-colorado-tribe-beat-the-federal-solar-permit-freeze/

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US solar trade and residential market continues to tighten

US solar trade and residential market continues to tighten

Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on polysilicon are at risk of being withdrawn. Most market participants continue to expect the policy framework to move forward, although potentially at a lower tariff rate than initially anticipated… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/us-solar-trade-and-residential-market-continues-to-tighten/

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How SA’s rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

How SA’s rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

South Africa’s rooftop solar boom is showing no signs of slowing, with installed capacity passing the 8.3 GW mark — though the load shedding that sparked the rush has all but disappeared. The latest figures from Eskom’s national transmission company show rooftop solar capacity in the country has surpassed 8.3 GW. The steepest growth came

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Grenergy launches 1.5TWh tender for hybrid solar-storage energy in Chile

Grenergy launches 1.5TWh tender for hybrid solar-storage energy in Chile

The offering comprises 960GWh/year of battery-stored energy for nighttime delivery and 540GWh/year of solar PV generation for daytime supply. Energy will be sourced from Grenergy’s solar and storage assets in northern and central Chile, with deliveries scheduled to start between the second and third quarters of 2028. Participants can bid for the entire volume or in 20GWh

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Scatec begins commercial operations at 142MW solar PV plant in Brazil

Scatec begins commercial operations at 142MW solar PV plant in Brazil

The IPP previously secured a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with fellow Norwegian energy company Statkraft. The offtake agreement will cover nearly 75% of the solar PV plant’s electricity generation, with the remainder of the production to be sold in the spot market and under short, medium and long-term PPAs. Operations and maintenance, as well

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Africa’s biggest solar mini-grid firm plans Nigeria expansion

Africa’s biggest solar mini-grid firm plans Nigeria expansion

…Three members of vigilance group also killed Suspected armed bandits on Saturday attacked farmers at Rinyan village in Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one woman and injuring another. The attack occurred at about 3:50 p.m. while the victims were working on their farm, according to local sources. The deceased

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