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- 1EGCO completes acquisition of 49% stake in 339-MW US renewables portfolio▼EGCO closes buy of 49% stake in 339-MW US solar, wind portfolio
Thailand's Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO) has closed the purchase of a 49% stake in a 339-MW portfolio of solar and wind assets in the United States. The deal adds US renewables capacity to the Thai power producer's portfolio, reflecting continued foreign investment in American clean energy infrastructure. Further financial terms and project details were not disclosed.
- 2First Solar Faces Pricing Pressure, KeyBanc Warns▼First Solar Faces Pricing Pressure Amid High Inventory, Slow Project Starts, KeyBanc Says
Analysts at KeyBanc say First Solar is confronting pricing pressure as high inventory levels and slow project starts weigh on the US solar manufacturer. The warning suggests panel prices could remain under strain in the near term, adding to challenges for a company that has benefited from strong domestic demand and federal clean-energy incentives.
- 3France's JP Energie adds 202 MW of wind and solar projects▼France’s JP Energie announces 202 MW of wind, solar acquisitions
French renewable energy company JP Energie has announced acquisitions totalling 202 MW of wind and solar capacity. The company is expanding its renewables portfolio across France through a series of project purchases. Details on the individual assets, sellers, and financial terms have not been disclosed, but the move underlines continued consolidation in the country's fast-growing wind and solar sector.
- 4Noor Energy 1 Refinances Phase 4 of Dubai Solar Park▼Noor Energy1 Announces Refinancing Of Phase-4 Of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park-GDMO
Noor Energy 1 has announced a refinancing of Phase 4 of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, one of the world's largest concentrated solar power projects. The move is expected to lower financing costs and support the park's continued expansion under Dubai's clean energy strategy. Further details on the financing terms have not yet been disclosed.
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Zenith Energy has acquired solar projects with a combined capacity of 11 MWp in Italy, expanding its renewable energy footprint in the country. The deal underscores growing investor interest in Italian solar assets as companies move to build clean energy portfolios. Details on the seller and financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
- 6Florida veteran says solar panels doubled her electric bills▼Florida Army veteran was promised 'zero' electric bills. Instead, she says solar doubled costs
An Army veteran in Florida says she was promised zero electric bills when she signed up for residential solar panels, but her costs instead doubled. Her account adds to growing complaints about aggressive door-to-door solar sales tactics, misleading savings claims, and long-term financing contracts that leave homeowners paying more than expected, prompting calls for better consumer protections in the fast-growing rooftop solar industry.
- 7New York Power Authority to take majority stake in Canton solar project▼New York Power Authority to take over majority ownership of Rich Road Solar development in Canton
The New York Power Authority is set to assume majority ownership of the Rich Road Solar development in Canton, in New York's North Country. The move makes the state public power authority the lead owner of the renewable energy project, though further details on the terms and timeline were not provided in initial reports.
- 8Solar System's Life Expectancy Revised Dramatically Shorter●The Solar System Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter
Research highlighted by AAS Nova suggests the Solar System's expected lifetime is roughly a billion times shorter than previously assumed. The claim has drawn attention for upending common assumptions about how long planetary systems remain stable, prompting discussion among astronomers and space enthusiasts about what the revised estimate means for Earth's long-term future.
- 9Rooftop solar: three lesser-known benefits for homeowners▼3 things I've gained from rooftop solar that nobody seems to talk about
A How-To Geek article argues that rooftop solar delivers three benefits homeowners rarely hear about, going beyond the usual savings pitch. The piece reflects growing interest in residential solar as energy prices stay high and more households weigh installation costs against long-term gains. Similar first-hand accounts of unexpected advantages from home solar setups are circulating widely.
- 10Blacksburg solar deal to save over $2 million in energy costs▼Solar power agreement estimated to save Blacksburg over $2 million in avoided energy costs
The town of Blacksburg, Virginia, has entered a solar power agreement estimated to save it more than $2 million in avoided energy costs. The deal, reported by local outlet WSLS, is being noted as an example of how municipalities are using renewable energy contracts to cut long-term expenses and reduce reliance on traditional power sources.
- 11Exus buys 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in US▼Exus acquires 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in the US
Renewable energy firm Exus has acquired a 715MWp solar portfolio in the United States from developer ibV Energy Partners. The deal adds a substantial utility-scale solar pipeline to Exus's American operations and marks another consolidation move in the fast-growing US solar market. Details on project locations, timelines and financial terms were not disclosed.
- 12Arizona GOP lawmakers question state land leases for solar projects▼Republican lawmakers question Arizona state land leases to solar developments
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are raising concerns over state land leases granted for solar energy developments. The legislators are questioning the terms and oversight of agreements that allow solar projects on state trust land, a growing source of renewable energy expansion in the state. The debate highlights tensions over land use and clean energy development in Arizona.
- 13Avula disappointed as solar panel proposal stalls without resolution▼Avula ‘disappointed’ after no resolution in solar panel proposal
Avula expressed disappointment after a solar panel proposal ended without a resolution. The proposal, which had been under consideration, failed to move forward, and Avula voiced frustration at the outcome. Details about the terms of the proposal and the reasons it did not advance have not been made clear in available coverage.
- 14Exus acquires 715 MWp of US solar projects from ib vogt▼Exus buys 715 MWp of solar projects from ib vogt's US arm
Renewables developer Exus has purchased a 715 MWp portfolio of solar projects in the United States from the US arm of German developer ib vogt. The deal adds a substantial pipeline to Exus's American renewables business and marks another asset sale by ib vogt as it develops and exits utility-scale solar projects. Details on financial terms and project locations were not disclosed.
- 15Linxon, Hitachi and FTC Announce Utility-Scale Partnership▼Linxon, Hitachi, and FTC partner for utility-scale acceleration
Linxon, Hitachi, and FTC have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating utility-scale energy projects. The collaboration, reported by Solar Builder, is expected to combine the companies' strengths in grid infrastructure and engineering to speed up delivery of large-scale power installations. Details on project scope, timelines, and financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 16Stardust Solar Clarifies Terms of Convertible Debenture Private Placement▼Stardust Solar Clarifies Terms of Non-Brokered Private Placement of Secured Senior Convertible Debenture Units
Stardust Solar has issued a clarification regarding the terms of its non-brokered private placement of secured senior convertible debenture units. The announcement, distributed via TMX Newsfile, outlines revised details of the financing arrangement, in which investors would purchase debenture units directly without an intermediary broker. The company has not disclosed further specifics in the headline announcement, and there has been no notable public reaction so far.
- 17Virtus Solis signs 20-year space solar power deal with Brae Systems▼Virtus Solis Signs Landmark 20-Year Space Solar PPA with Brae Systems to Deliver 250 MW of Orbital Baseload Clean Power
Space-based solar company Virtus Solis has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Brae Systems to deliver 250 MW of baseload clean power harvested from orbit. The deal, announced via press release, is being billed as a landmark for space solar, a technology that collects sunlight in orbit and beams it to Earth, and would represent one of the first long-term commercial commitments to orbital energy at scale.
- 18Developer builds computation engine for Chinese Four Pillars astrology●What happens when a birth time lands in the hour a solar term changes? A 30-minute error can swap an entire pillar. I sp
A developer has spent the past year building a computation engine for BaZi, the Chinese Four Pillars birth-chart system, reverse-engineering its rules as a technical rather than mystical exercise. The tricky part: when a birth time falls within the hour a solar term changes, even a 30-minute error can swap an entire chart pillar, changing the whole reading.
- 19US team claims stability record for tin perovskite solar cell▼U.S. team claims stability record for 16.19%-efficient 2D/3D tin perovskite solar cell
A U.S. research team reports a stability record for a 2D/3D tin perovskite solar cell with an efficiency of 16.19%. The cell is lead-free, which matters because tin perovskites are seen as a less toxic alternative to lead-based designs, but they have historically degraded quickly. The claim, covered by pv magazine USA, suggests progress in combining decent efficiency with long-term durability.
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Elgin has acquired a 200 MW solar project in Ireland from German developer GP Joule. The deal adds a significant utility-scale renewable asset to Elgin's portfolio and supports Ireland's growing solar build-out. Details on financial terms and construction timelines have not been disclosed.