Patrick Jowett
Philippines completes first MW-scale floating solar array
The Philippines has completed its first megawatt-scale floating solar array, a 4.99 MW installation on the Malubog reservoir, with plans to expand to 50 MW to power a copper mine. In Mindanao, work has begun on a 99 MW solar plant backed by PHP 4.49 billion ($80 million) in green financing from HSBC.
Researchers highlight importance of site-specific agrivoltaics design
A research team from Temple University in Philadelphia analyzed the synergies and trade-offs of land conversion to agrivoltaics and other multi-use solar energy landscapes globally. They found that co-located solar systems should be specifically tailored in order to offer optimal performance and minimize negative impacts.
Ivory Coast to build 52 MW solar plant by 2027
Ivorian developer Tongon Solaire has signed an agreement with the government of Ivory Coast for a 52 MW solar plant. The project is set for commissioning before the end of 2027.
Senegal switches on inaugural solar-plus-storage facility
Africa REN has commissioned a 16 MW solar plant with 10 MW/20 MWh of battery storage in northern Senegal, billed as the first grid-connected solar-plus-storage facility in West Africa.
Quebec to offer rebates for home, commercial solar
Hydro-Québec says it will offer financial aid to residential and business customers deploying solar in the Canadian province from next year, with CAN 1,000 ($726.28) available for each installed kilowatt.
Acwa Power secures two solar-plus-storage projects in Morocco
Riyadh-based energy company Acwa Power will develop Morocco’s Noor Midelt II and Noor Midelt III solar-plus-storage projects. Together, they have a combined solar capacity of 800 MW alongside 1,200 MWh of battery energy storage.
Bhutan awards 120 MW solar contract
Bhutan has awarded a contract for the 120 MW Jamjee solar project to a consortium of local firm Rigsar Construction and India’s HILD Energy. The project will be the country’s largest solar installation once completed.
Pakistan adds 1.2 GW of net-metering capacity in H1
With no utility-scale projects set to come online this year, the growth of Pakistan’s solar market is being driven by net-metering installations. There were over 4,000 new net-metering connections pending by the end of June, with regulatory bottlenecks contributing to a growing backlog.
EU updates list of priority cross-border renewable energy projects
The list of thirteen renewable energy cross-border projects are eligible to apply for construction or study grants under the Connecting Europe Facility.
Czechia deploys 357 MW of solar in H1
Czechia’s solar installations in the first half of the year were down on the first six months of 2024. At the end of June 2025, cumulative capacity reached 4,825 MW.
