Patrick Jowett
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14.
Philippines secures financing for 125 MW Citicore solar project
A PHP 4.4 billion ($77.5 billion) project finance loan facility is supporting the development of the 125 MW Citicore Solar Pangasinan project, with construction scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia
Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027.
NIB, NORD/LB finance 182 MW of solar in Lithuania
The combined investment from the two banks totals €64 million ($74.7 million) and will be put towards the development of two new solar farms in Lithuania each with a capacity of 91 MW.
Ukraine adds 500 MW of solar in H1
Provisional figures from the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine indicate around 500 MW of solar was deployed across the first six months of the year in Ukraine. The association expects this year’s additions to reach around 1 GW by the year end.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Top tips and red flags to home solar
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.
Romania awards 1.4 GW of solar at average €40.46/MWh in second auction
Romania has allocated 1,488 MW of solar in its second contracts for difference (CfD) auction for renewables. Prices of the 26 winning solar bids ranged from €35.50 ($41.59)/MWh to €45.20/MWh.
Lithuania deploys 240 MW of solar in H1
Lithuania added 240 MW of solar in the first half of 2025, pushing cumulative capacity past 2 GW, with residential systems making up more than half of the total.
Netherlands allocates €700 million to large-scale hydrogen projects
The Netherlands has awarded €700 million ($820.5 million) to 11 companies in its second subsidy round, supporting large-scale hydrogen projects with a combined electrolyzer capacity of about 602 MW.
Eskom tenders 291 MW of solar PPAs
The South African utility is aiming to tender 291 MW of solar under power purchase agreements. Projects must be at least 10 MW in size to be eligible. The deadline to submit request for proposals is September 19.
