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.

The company has inaugurated a centralised technical monitoring and support platform in Santiago, enabling real-time supervision of battery energy storage systems. From this hub, Sungrow monitors critical parameters such as temperature, cell voltage and state of charge, allowing early fault detection, faster response times and optimised system performance. Monthly KPI-based performance reports further enhance transparency and operational efficiency.

Ceigall India Limited has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Ceigall Green Energy MP Limited, to execute 130 MW (AC) solar PV projects across two districts in Madhya Pradesh.

An 11.8 MW fishery–solar complementary PV project in Qingyuan was delivered using Hypset Solar Technology cable-structure mounting systems designed for large spans and minimal civil works.

Argentina’s renewable energy sector has marked an important milestone with the early commissioning of 140 MW at the San Rafael solar power plant in Mendoza province. Developed by Genneia, the project is progressing toward its full 180 MW installed capacity and stands out as one of the most significant solar PV developments currently underway in the country.