Patrick Jowett
Namibia starts building 100 MW solar project
State-owned utility NamPower has started construction on the 100 MW Sores Gaib Power Station in southern Namibia – its largest solar project to date.
China’s Sunrev Solar to build 2 GW solar cell, module factory in Egypt
Sunrev Solar is building two integrated factories in Egypt with 2 GW of capacity each for solar cells and modules. The second phase will localize production of raw materials including silicon ingots and wafers.
Canada invests in Indigenous-led 2.85 MW solar project
The Sādę Solar Initiative will connect a solar array and battery energy storage to an existing microgrid located within the asserted traditional territory of the Liard First Nation.
Pexapark reports significant slowdown in European PPAs in May
European power purchase agreement (PPA) activity slowed sharply in May, with only 12 deals totaling 232 MW, marking the lowest monthly volume since 2020, according to data from Swiss-based analytics firm Pexapark.
Indonesia’s Pertamina secures 20% stake in Citicore Renewables
Indonesia’s Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has acquired a 20% stake in Philippine solar developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) for $120 million, with both companies planning joint investments in solar and other renewable projects in Indonesia.
UGT Renewables to build 3 GW of solar in Iraq
UGT Renewables, a US-based developer, says it will build a 3 GW solar project in Iraq under a deal with the federal government that includes 500 MWh of storage and 1,000 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines.
Indonesia, Singapore partner on solar supply chain in Riau Islands
Indonesia and Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a solar manufacturing supply chain in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, as part of broader plans to enable cross-border clean energy trading.
Poland pilots solar arrays near major highway
Poland has installed solar arrays along the S5 expressway as part of a project to cut infrastructure operating costs. Surplus electricity will feed the grid or supply electric vehicle charging stations.
Romania extends investment in solar for public institutions
Romania’s Ministry of Energy is backing 47 solar projects to produce electricity for self-consumption in schools, hospitals, city halls and other public institutions. It has now supported more than 1,000 such contracts, together reaching a combined capacity of 390 MW.
Zambia invests $40 million in solar for schools, hospitals
Zambia has launched a $40 million investment under its Presidential Solar Initiative to install solar systems at 209 public institutions, including schools and hospitals.
