Tata subsidiary commissions NHPC solar project in India
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) says its new 300 MW solar project in the Indian state of Rajasthan uses domestic tech under the nation’s domestic content requirement (DCR).
Namibia opens 120 MW solar tender
NamPower is running a tender for the procurement of six 20 MW solar projects on an independent power purchaser basis. The bid closing date is Jan. 30, 2026.
Sinovoltaics updates solar module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The quality assurance provider reported India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy retained the top three positions in its Altmann-Z score-based quarterly ranking. Its analysts noted the number of companies with healthier scores increased from 9 to 11.
Pexapark notes significant increase in European PPAs in October
Swiss-based analytics firm Pexapark recorded 30 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe in October totaling 2.06 GW of contracted capacity, the highest monthly volume reported so far this year.
Romania advances municipal storage buildout, 500 MWh battery project
Romania’s new €150 million ($173.8 million) municipal storage program could add 385 MW of capacity and coincides with financing for one of the country’s largest standalone battery projects, according to the government.
IRENA says $554 billion invested in solar technologies in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says solar is the only renewable energy technology where current investment levels are approaching the annual average needed through to 2030 to align with its 1.5 C pathway.
Hydro approves largest pumped hydro project in more than 20 years in Norway
Norsk Hydro will invest about $110 million after tax to build the Illvatn pumped hydro plant in western Norway.
Taiwan tightens rules for ground-mounted, floating solar
Revisions to Taiwan’s Environmental Impact Assessment Act, Tourism Development Act and Geology Act introduce requirements for environmental impact assessments prior to development of solar projects, and rules out solar installations larger than one hectare in scenic spots and geographically-sensitive areas.
Germany’s January-October solar additions reach 13 GW
The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) says Germany’s installation pace reflects shifting demand patterns between ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth US module factory. It will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
