Malaysia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its power system and supporting higher renewable energy penetration, as Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak have won a competitive bid to develop a 100-MW / 400-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) under the country’s inaugural utility-scale storage tender.

Peru has taken another step forward in its energy transition, with renewable power sources accounting for 13% of total electricity generation in October, according to data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The increase reflects both stronger output from non-conventional renewables and a declining reliance on thermal generation.

Germany’s solar energy sector, long regarded as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy transition, is showing early signs of losing momentum.

Zambia has officially launched the construction of a 100-MW utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix. The project is located in the Siavonga District, a region strategically selected for its high solar irradiation and proximity to existing grid infrastructure.

India’s largest solar module manufacturer, Waaree Energies, has taken a significant strategic step by securing new funding to advance the development of a 20 GWh energy storage manufacturing facility. The move underlines Waaree’s ambition to evolve from a solar-focused manufacturer into a fully integrated clean energy and storage solutions provider.

India’s clean energy transition continues to accelerate as Axis Energy announced plans to invest in 5 GW of renewable energy capacity in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The large-scale programme reflects both growing investor confidence in India’s power market and the country’s strategic push toward diversified, grid-ready renewable generation.

Installation of a 40 MW solar plant in Moramanga was initiated by Afripower, complementing its upgraded 40 MW HFO facility on Madagascar’s Antananarivo grid.

The transaction to sell 50% of the 2.9GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind project does not include a 300MW/600MWh co-located BESS, a spokesperson confirmed to Solar Power Portal.

Zambia has officially launched the construction of a 100-MW utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix. The project is located in the Siavonga District, a region strategically selected for its high solar irradiation and proximity to existing grid infrastructure.

Zambia has officially launched the construction of a 100-MW utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix. The project is located in the Siavonga District, a region strategically selected for its high solar irradiation and proximity to existing grid infrastructure.

Inox Clean Energy Limited, a company under the INOXGFL Group, announced that its renewables IPP arm, Inox Neo Energies Limited, has acquired approximately 250 MWp of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy Private Limited, with an additional ~50 MWp pending regulatory approvals. SunSource is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Energy, a multinational company headquartered in the Netherlands.

ACEN has reached a significant milestone in its transformation journey by achieving 100 percent renewable energy generation across its portfolio earlier this year.

The U.S. solar sector has entered a decisive phase where scale, balance-sheet strength, and execution capability increasingly determine survival. Against this backdrop, Nofar Energy has agreed to acquire a large portion of the U.S. solar portfolio of Pine Gate Renewables for a total enterprise value of approximately USD 575 million.

Spain has awarded more than €818 million ($956.3 million) in European Union funding to 126 energy storage projects totaling 2.2 GW of power and 9.4 GWh of capacity.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the increasing demand for industrial infrastructure in Kazakhstan and across Central Asia, particularly in the renewable energy and logistics sectors.

Gigasun AB has secured five new rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in China, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s largest distributed solar markets. Announced on 2 January 2026, the projects have a combined capacity of approximately 3.8 MW and will be developed, owned, and operated through Gigasun’s wholly owned local subsidiaries.

In 2025, Portugal reached a major milestone in its energy transition. Renewable energy sources supplied 68% of the country’s total electricity demand, confirming Portugal’s position as one of Europe’s leading renewable energy markets.

Bruc, a Spain-based renewable energy investment platform, has successfully closed a EUR 474 million refinancing for its operational solar photovoltaic assets and upcoming battery energy storage projects across Spain. The transaction highlights the growing financial and strategic importance of hybrid solar-plus-storage portfolios in Southern Europe.

European Energy has received planning approval from the Gladstone Regional Council for its 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm, marking a major regulatory milestone for one of Australia’s largest renewable energy developments.

TAURON Polska Energia has secured PLN 268.7 million (~USD 74.8 million) in financing from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) to develop 120 MW of photovoltaic capacity in southern Poland.