Carmaker uses repurposed EV batteries to help power factory in Australia
Repurposed electric vehicle batteries are being used in the energy storage component of a solar and battery system supplying operations at Nissan Australia’s aluminum casting plant in Victoria.
Waaree targets Europe expansion under EU Net-Zero Industry Act
Indian solar manufacturer Waaree Energies is seeking to expand in Europe as the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) reshapes solar procurement and supply-chain requirements. It says its scale, bankability and multi-gigawatt manufacturing track record position it to meet tightening European requirements on supply-chain resilience and traceability.
Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in first large-scale energy storage tender
The US state of Massachusetts has selected four battery projects totaling 1.3 GW under its first major procurement round to meet a statutory target of 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.
Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India
Sembcorp Industries has closed a full buyout of a grid-connected solar facility in western India, adding a long-term contracted 300 MW asset to its renewable energy operations in the country.
Trina Solar posts new milestones for tandem efficiency, module power
Trina Solar says new certified results in perovskite-crystalline silicon tandem cells and modules demonstrate progress toward industrial-scale next-generation PV.
Trina Solar completes sale of 5 GW U.S. module plant to T1 Energy
Trina Solar has completed the sale of its 5 GW US solar module factory to T1 Energy, exiting direct manufacturing while retaining a minority equity stake.
Japan plans to tighten laws around large-scale solar
Japan is set to impose stricter environmental oversight on future large-scale solar projects. The government may also discontinue financial support under its feed-in tariff and feed-in premium schemes for large, ground-mounted solar beginning April 2027.
Romania’s Electrica opens two solar tenders
Romanian utility Electrica Group is running two solar tenders, a 62.5 MW project open for applications until Feb. 17, 2026, and a 77.6 MW project open for bidding until Feb. 12, 2026.
Korean bank backs Guam’s largest solar project
The Export-Import Bank of Korea is investing in a 132 MW solar plus 325 MWh battery energy storage project in Guam, under development by a consortium of Korean developers.
European Energy switches on 148 MW of solar in Denmark
The Danish developer completed the 148 MW solar project, located in southern Denmark, ahead of schedule. The site is connected to the same grid point as the company’s already-operational 175 MW solar asset.
