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Miami-based project developer UGT Renewables plans to build a 3 GW solar park in Iraq.
The company signed an agreement with the Iraqi government for the project in May and met with Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel earlier this week. A statement from the minister said the meeting, which also included British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq, focused on implementing the agreement and strengthening cooperation in solar energy projects.
Under the agreement, the 3 GW solar project will include up to 500 MWh of energy storage and 1,000 km of HVDC transmission lines. It will also feature a two-year program for technology transfer, training, and operations and maintenance.
The project is backed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and UK Export Finance. J.P. Morgan is serving as lead bank. Project timelines and site locations have not yet been announced.
Iraq’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 42 MW at the end of 2024, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The country has set a target of 12 GW of solar by 2030.
In May, Iraq’s first solar-powered village began operating.
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Seci Floats Tender For 1.2 Gw Solar Projects With 3.6 Gwh EssThe Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects, integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems (ESS). The projects will be implemented on a build-own-operate basis.
According to the tender guidelines, the scope of work includes installation of ESS with a minimum capacity of 0.5 MW/3 MWh for every 1 MW of the contracted solar power. Developers are required to bid for a minimum cumulative capacity of 50 MW and can bid up to a maximum cumulative capacity of 600 MW. The ESS can either be owned by the developer or sourced from a third-party provider. All projects must be ISTS-connected and are to be located at sites selected by the developers at their own cost and risk. Projects can be established at multiple locations with different delivery points. However, the ESS must be co-located with at least one of the project components.
SECI will enter into a 25-year power purchase agreement with the selected developers. Power generated from these projects will be procured by the SECI and sold to various buyers across India through back-to-back agreements, with the SECI acting as the intermediary nodal agency. The last date for bid submission is August 20, 2025.
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Waaree Energies To Move 6 Gw Solar Module Project To New Sites In IndiaFrom pv magazine India
Waaree Energies' board has approved a change in the location of its planned 6 GW ingot-to-solar module manufacturing project.
The company secured the project with incentives of INR 19.23 billion ($221.6 million) under the second round of the Indian government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules. It was initially planned for Odisha, as stated in the company's October 2024 IPO prospectus. It was to be partially financed through net proceeds from the public issue.
The board approved relocating the manufacturing to multiple sites across Gujarat, Maharashtra and other potential states, citing delays in project execution in Odisha. The revised plan includes a 3 GW module facility in Samakhiali, Gujarat; another 3 GW module facility in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu or other locations; a 6 GW cell facility in Unn, Gujarat; and a 6 GW ingot and wafer facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Waaree Energies said the relocation aims to expedite implementation and ensure effective use of IPO proceeds. The company added that the overall capital outlay for the new plan remains unchanged and provided a breakdown of the planned capital expenditure.
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Ugt Renewables To Build 3 Gw Of Solar In IraqMiami-based project developer UGT Renewables plans to build a 3 GW solar park in Iraq.
The company signed an agreement with the Iraqi government for the project in May and met with Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel earlier this week. A statement from the minister said the meeting, which also included British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq, focused on implementing the agreement and strengthening cooperation in solar energy projects.
Under the agreement, the 3 GW solar project will include up to 500 MWh of energy storage and 1,000 km of HVDC transmission lines. It will also feature a two-year program for technology transfer, training, and operations and maintenance.
The project is backed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and UK Export Finance. J.P. Morgan is serving as lead bank. Project timelines and site locations have not yet been announced.
Iraq’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 42 MW at the end of 2024, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The country has set a target of 12 GW of solar by 2030.
In May, Iraq’s first solar-powered village began operating.
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Blue Elephant Energy Secures €200 Million To Develop 1 Gw Clean Energy ProjectsBlue Elephant Energy has secured €200 million in financing from Infranity. The funds will be used for the development and construction of 1 GW of renewable energy capacity across Europe. The €200 million financing has been provided in the form of a Holdco construction facility, with an option to increase it further by €200 million.
Infranity is acting as the sole lender and has directly structured the funding provided to Blue Elephant Energy. The funding will allow Blue Elephant Energy to accelerate its development plans in Europe. The company’s portfolio is primarily located in Western and Central Europe, and it currently has a total capacity of 1,730 MWp.
Earlier in February 2025, Blue Elephant Energy expanded its portfolio in the Netherlands. The company acquired a portfolio with a total capacity of approximately 88 MWp from TPSolar. The portfolio consists of three PV parks spread across the Netherlands, which are at different stages of development.
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Delta Electronics Bags 1 Gw Solar Inverter Supply Order From Kp GroupDelta Electronics India has secured an order from KP Group to supply approximately 1 GW of solar photovoltaic inverters. The inverters will be supplied to KP Group over the next 12 months. The agreement is part of three MoUs signed between the two companies to support solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects across India and overseas.
Under the MoUs, Delta will supply high-efficiency solar inverters equipped with grid support functionalities such as voltage and frequency ride-through, reactive power support, and low harmonic distortion. Furthermore, the inverters will feature integrated smart monitoring, remote diagnostics, and hybrid compatibility for solar and storage integration.
Additionally, Delta Electronics will also provide after-sales support, including preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, spare parts provision, and technical training tailored for KP Group’s operational teams. The companies will conduct regular joint technology workshops to ensure coordination with Delta’s latest product updates.
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Netherlands Allocates 1.8 Gw Of Pv In Latest Sde++ ProgramThe Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs said it has selected 1,792 MW of photovoltaic projects in the 2024 round of the SDE++ program for large rooftop and utility-scale PV projects, as well as for other renewable energy and CO2 reduction technologies.
The allocated capacity for PV includes 1,237 MW of ground-mounted projects, 448 MW of industrial rooftop systems, and 107 MW of floating PV installations.
In total, the selected projects secured €449 million in subsidies. The available budget for the 2024 program was €11.5 billion ($13.7 billion), of which €5.6 billion was allocated.
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), the Dutch state agency that manages the SDE++ program, announced that the allocated budget for 2026 will be €8 billion.
The program’s highest budget to date, €13 billion, was allocated in 2022. The ongoing 2025 round also has an €8 billion budget.
For the 2026 round, the application window will open on Oct. 7 and close on Nov. 6. The program remains open to large rooftop and utility-scale PV installations, as well as other renewable energy and CO2 reduction technologies.
For solar projects under 1 MW, RVO said applicants in 2026 will be required to submit a feasibility study to help prevent low-quality or unrealistic proposals.
In June 2024, total installed solar capacity in the Netherlands reached 26.06 GW. DNE Research projects that the Netherlands could reach 59 GW by 2030 and 98 GW by 2035, with long-term estimates ranging from 100 GW to 180 GW by 2050.
Netbeheer Nederland, the Dutch association of electricity and gas network operators, also said in a recent report that total solar capacity could reach between 100 GW and 180 GW by 2050.
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Netherlands Allocates 1.8 Gw Of Pv In Latest Round Of Sde++ ProgramThe Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs said it has selected 1,792 MW of photovoltaic projects in the 2024 round of the SDE++ program for large rooftop and utility-scale PV projects, as well as for other renewable energy and CO2 reduction technologies.
The allocated capacity for PV includes 1,237 MW of ground-mounted projects, 448 MW of industrial rooftop systems, and 107 MW of floating PV installations.
In total, the selected projects secured €449 million in subsidies. The available budget for the 2024 program was €11.5 billion ($13.7 billion), of which €5.6 billion was allocated.
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), the Dutch state agency that manages the SDE++ program, announced that the allocated budget for 2026 will be €8 billion.
The program’s highest budget to date, €13 billion, was allocated in 2022. The ongoing 2025 round also has an €8 billion budget.
For the 2026 round, the application window will open on Oct. 7 and close on Nov. 6. The program remains open to large rooftop and utility-scale PV installations, as well as other renewable energy and CO2 reduction technologies.
For solar projects under 1 MW, RVO said applicants in 2026 will be required to submit a feasibility study to help prevent low-quality or unrealistic proposals.
In June 2024, total installed solar capacity in the Netherlands reached 26.06 GW. DNE Research projects that the Netherlands could reach 59 GW by 2030 and 98 GW by 2035, with long-term estimates ranging from 100 GW to 180 GW by 2050.
Netbeheer Nederland, the Dutch association of electricity and gas network operators, also said in a recent report that total solar capacity could reach between 100 GW and 180 GW by 2050.
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Hungary’S Solar Capacity Nears 8 GwHungary has deployed almost 8 GW of solar capacity, according to the country’s deputy minister of energy, Gàbor Czepek. In a social media post, Czepek said that more than 300,000 solar power plants are operating across the nation, with over four-fifths of the existing capacity installed since 2020.
He also said that domestic solar energy production in Hungary reached a new peak on June 13, at the quarter hour beginning 12:15 (CET). Data from MAVIR, the country’s transmission system operator, found household and industrial solar systems produced a combined 6.2 GW of energy.
Czepek said production from larger solar power plants covered 99.8% of the system load reported in the quarter, enough to service the country’s domestic electricity requirements entirely from renewables.
The minister added that solar energy accounted for a quarter of all domestic electricity generation through last year, which he claimed was the highest share anywhere in the world. “The rapid progress contributed greatly to the fact that the rate of electricity imports was low,” Czepek said. “So, the government’s energy policy, which builds consumers' supply on a dual basis of nuclear and solar energy, is heading in the right direction.”
Czepek’s social media post also emphasized the role of energy storage to make efficient use of the country’s solar fleet. He confirmed that the Hungarian government is planning to invest HUF 50 billion ($142.2 million) in its Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, which offers funding to companies looking to install industrial energy storage facilities.
To date, the government has supported the installation of both domestic and industrial-scale energy storage facilities through three funding calls totaling HUF 180 billion.
Figures from the Hungarian Photovoltaic Industry Association found Hungary deployed 1.4 GW of solar in 2024. The association told pv magazine the rate of installations may slow in the coming years due to a smaller utility-scale project pipeline.
The Hungarian government adopted a package of proposals in 2024 to make it easier to install solar panels on apartment buildings. It also refinanced its rebate scheme for residential solar installations. In October 2024, it was reported that the rebate scheme would support more than 300,000 installations.
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Dnv Appointed Owner’S Engineer For 1 Gw Solar + 600 Mwh Storage Project In EgyptDeveloped by AMEA Power, this flagship project will supply 3,100GWh of clean energy to more than 500,000 Egyptian homes and avoid 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
As Owner’s Engineer, DNV is set to support the Abydos 2 project from feasibility and design review through to construction supervision and commissioning oversight. Located in a desert environment, the project faces a range of technical and environmental challenges - from extreme temperatures and dust accumulation to complex grid integration requirements. Drawing on deep technical expertise, global best practices, and local insight, DNV aims to help ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory expectations.
Headquartered in Dubai, AMEA Power develops, invests in, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Asia. With projects in over 20 countries and a growing pipeline of wind, solar, energy storage, and green hydrogen initiatives, the company is steadily expanding its footprint in support of the global energy transition. The AFRE project reflects AMEA Power’s mission to accelerate energy access and sustainability in fast-growing economies.
“Projects of this scale demand both technical rigor and regional insight” said Santiago Blanco, Executive Vice President and Regional Director for the Middle East at DNV. “Our role is to safeguard performance and reliability from day one, helping AMEA Power deliver an asset that is robust, future-ready, and aligned with Egypt’s long-term energy goals.”
DNV’s technical support spans three core pillars:
Design Resilience: guiding technology selection and plant layout to ensure performance in hot, arid conditions.
Grid Compliance: reviewing advanced simulations to meet interconnection codes and maintain system stability.
Battery Safety: applying DNV’s globally recognized BESS safety standards for fire prevention, thermal management, and operational integrity.
In addition to decarbonising Egypt’s energy mix, the project is expected to create approximately 4,000 jobs during construction, demonstrating the dual climate and socioeconomic value of solar-plus-storage in emerging markets.
DNV’s advisory services help maximise this value through:
Quality Assurance: on-site monitoring to ensure construction quality and minimise delays.
Performance Guarantees: testing and validation aligned with international benchmarks.
Knowledge Transfer: empowering AMEA Power with best practices for future projects.
“Large-scale renewable projects like Abydos 2 are essential to delivering on Egypt’s Vision 2035” added Mr Blanco. “The energy transition is no longer a distant goal - it’s an urgent priority. Our role is to bridge strategy and implementation, helping turn ambition into reality by enabling clean energy systems that are technically sound, financially viable, and built to last for generations.”
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Germany Deploys 1.1 Gw Of Pv In MayFrom pv magazine Germany
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) reported 1.1128 GW of newly installed net PV capacity in May 2025. The figure compares with 1,223 MW in May 2024 and 945 MW in April 2025.
Cumulative installations for the January-May 2025 period reached 5.97 GW, slightly below the 6.16 GW added in the same period a year earlier, said Bundesnetzagentur. This year’s new capacity includes 2,497.1 MW of ground-mounted systems, 213.2 MW of balcony solar devices, and 74.1 MW in the “other solar systems” category.
By the end of May, Germany’s operational PV fleet had reached approximately 106.3 GW. Figures from Marktstammdatenregister, the German federal registry for energy market data, show that demand for rooftop PV systems remained weak through the fifth month of the year.
Bundesnetzagentur recorded 476.7 MW of new rooftop capacity in May, just 1.3 MW more than March, the lowest month so far this year. Installers commissioned around 30,000 new rooftop systems in May.
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Recpdcl Invites Bids For 2 Gw Solar Power Evacuation Project In Tumkur – EqIn Short : RECPDCL has invited bids to develop infrastructure for evacuating 2 GW of power from a solar park in Tumkur, Karnataka. The project involves designing, constructing, and commissioning transmission systems to integrate solar power into the grid. This initiative supports India’s renewable energy goals by enhancing transmission capacity and ensuring efficient evacuation of green energy from the generation site.
In Detail :REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has initiated the bidding process for a major transmission project in Karnataka. The company is seeking proposals for the development of infrastructure to evacuate 2 GW of solar power from a planned solar park in Tumkur.
The scope of the project includes the design, engineering, supply, construction, and commissioning of transmission lines and associated systems. These components are crucial for transporting solar energy from the generation site to the state and national grids.
This project is part of RECPDCL’s broader efforts to strengthen renewable energy transmission infrastructure across India. By facilitating efficient evacuation of solar power, the initiative helps ensure the stability and reliability of the power supply.
Tumkur, a region with high solar potential, has been identified as a strategic location for renewable energy generation. The development of transmission systems in this area will significantly contribute to Karnataka’s clean energy expansion.
The bid invitation marks a key step in accelerating India’s renewable energy targets, particularly in supporting grid integration of large-scale solar projects. Efficient evacuation systems are essential for realizing the full potential of solar parks.
By advancing transmission infrastructure in solar-rich regions, RECPDCL is playing a vital role in India’s clean energy transition. The project also aligns with the government’s focus on building robust systems to support its 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity goal by 2030.
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Andritz Bags Equipment Order For 1.5 Gw Psp In MaharashtraANDRITZ has secured a contract from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to supply pump turbines, motor-generators and related electromechanical equipment, for the 1,500 MW Tarali pumped storage project (PSP) in Satara district in Maharashtra. The scope of the contract includes the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of pump storage units, and related auxiliaries.
The project will be executed using ANDRITZ’s manufacturing units in India, supported by its global infrastructure. The value of the contract has reportedly not been disclosed.
This marks the second contract between AGEL and ANDRITZ, following a 500 MW order for the Chitravathi pumped storage plant in 2023. Moreover, ANDRITZ is currently engaged in the development of four PSPs across India.
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