The Jigawa State Government has inaugurated the FEA/KEDCO Solar Mini-Grid Project in the Kafin Hausa area, a N1.2 billion investments designed to expand access to clean and reliable electricity. In a press release issued on Sunday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) announced that the project—commissioned on Saturday […]
Latest The first phase of the Te Rahui solar project will have 200MW of capacity, and receive an investment of NZ$300 million (US$176.6 million). Image: Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy, a New Zealand state-owned energy company, and Nova Energy, a Wellington-headquartered subsidiary of conglomerate Todd Corporation, have established a joint venture to build and operate a
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This replaces an old provision, that a developer must spend 5% of a project’s total costs by a certain time, and industry figures have roundly criticised the move as one that will make it more challenging to secure tax credit support. The 5% threshold is still in place for projects under 1.5MW in capacity. A
Latest Egyptian prime minister Mostafa Madbouly (centre) during the signing ceremony. Image: Egypt State Information Service Bahraini, Chinese, Egyptian and Emirati groups have agreed to develop a new manufacturing facility in Egypt, with an annual production capacity of 2GW of solar cells, 2GW of solar modules and 1GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Egyptian
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Canada is investing CAD 33 million ($23.8 million) in a 32 MW solar project to be built by George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/28/canada-backs-32-mw-indigenous-owned-solar-project/
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Brazil remains the leading country in the region in solar PV growth with more than 18.9GW of new capacity installed in 2024. For comparison, Colombia and Mexico each added 1.6GW of new solar PV capacity last year, while Argentina added 307MW. “Argentina and Brazil, with their vast territories and strong solar irradiance, offer large-scale potential,
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Latest The facility will be developed in two phases, with the first phase to be operational in 2027. Image: INA Solar. Indian solar manufacturing firm INA Solar has broken ground on its fourth 4.5GW cell production plant in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. The facility will be developed in two phases. Phase I, running from 2025 to
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Generation data for the first half of 2025 shows a record start for solar, while new government capacity data points to accelerating deployment and larger installations. August 28, 2025 Matthew Lynas A sunny start to 2025 combined with ongoing deployment has led to solar breaking generation records for the first half of the year. Image:
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The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has kicked off a tender for a floating solar project at the Srinagarind Dam, already home to one of its power stations. Interested bidders can purchase tender documents until Sept. 26… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/28/thailand-opens-364-mw-solar-tender/
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WEBWIRE – Wednesday, August 27, 2025 The project will bring reliable electricity to the grid and drive long-term economic growth in the region Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, will develop a new 250 MW solar photovoltaic facility, located in Milam County, Texas. The project represents a total investment of approximately $355 million, including debt.
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