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- 1Solar Markt Group opens Hungary's largest hybrid power plant▼Solar Markt Group cuts ribbon on Hungary’s largest hybrid power plant
Solar Markt Group has inaugurated what it describes as Hungary's largest hybrid power plant, combining solar generation with another power source at a single site. The ribbon-cutting marks a step forward for Hungary's renewables build-out, and energy sector observers are watching the project as a potential model for hybrid installations in the region.
- 2Ukraine adds 1.1 GW of solar capacity in first half▼"Ukraine adds 1.1 GW of solar in H1" # Ukraine # Energy # Renewables # SolarPower https://www. pv-magazine.com/2026/09/2
Ukraine installed 1.1 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2026, according to pv magazine. The expansion highlights continued growth in the country's renewable energy sector despite the ongoing war, with distributed solar increasingly valued for its resilience against attacks on the power grid. Energy observers are noting the pace of household and commercial installations.
- 3Renewable Energy Group Acquires 715-MW Solar Portfolio●Renewable Energy Group Acquires 715-MW Solar Power Portfolio
Renewable Energy Group has acquired a 715-megawatt portfolio of solar power assets, expanding its footprint in renewable electricity generation. The report, published by POWER Magazine, confirms the deal but provides no further details on the sellers, the location of the projects, or the financial terms of the transaction.
- 4OMA Installs 8.7MW Solar Park at Monterrey Airport▼OMA Installs 8.7MW Solar Park, 49MWh Storage at Monterrey Airport
Mexican airport group OMA has installed an 8.7MW solar park with 49MWh of battery storage at Monterrey International Airport. The project adds significant renewable generation and storage capacity to one of northern Mexico's busiest airports, reflecting the aviation sector's push to cut emissions and energy costs through on-site clean power installations.
- 5Aurora Solar Launches First Quarterly Homeowner Trust Tracker▼Aurora Solar Launches Aurora Solar Trust Signal, the First Quarterly Homeowner Trust Tracker in Solar
Solar software company Aurora Solar has launched Aurora Solar Trust Signal, a quarterly tracker measuring homeowner trust in the solar industry. The company says it is the first tool of its kind in the sector, aiming to give installers and manufacturers regular data on how consumers perceive solar energy and what drives their confidence or skepticism when adopting it.
- 6Neoen starts construction on 122MW solar portfolio in France▼Neoen starts construction on 122MW solar PV portfolio in France, including agriPV and FPV
French renewable energy developer Neoen has begun construction on a 122MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in France. The portfolio includes agrivoltaic installations, which combine farming with solar generation, and floating photovoltaic arrays on water. The projects add to France's growing pipeline of dual-use solar capacity and mark a continued expansion of Neoen's domestic solar business.
- 7First Solar Downgraded as Skepticism Persists▼First Solar: Why The Market Still Doesn't Believe The Story (Rating Downgrade) (FSLR)
First Solar has received a rating downgrade, with the analyst arguing that the market still doubts the company's growth story despite its position in the US solar manufacturing sector. The downgrade reflects concerns over valuation, policy uncertainty and execution risks surrounding the panel maker, and investors are weighing whether the bearish case is justified.
- 8Chinese group advances 300MW solar project in Peru●Chinese group makes headway on 300MW Peru solar project
A Chinese group is making progress on a 300MW solar power project in Peru, according to BNamericas. The development adds to growing Chinese investment in Latin America's renewable energy sector, as Peru seeks to expand its clean power capacity and diversify its electricity mix.
- 9TOYO withholds H2 2026 guidance amid US trade uncertainty▼TOYO withholds H2 2026 guidance as US trade measures cloud outlook
Solar company TOYO has declined to issue financial guidance for the second half of 2026, citing uncertainty created by US trade measures affecting the solar sector. The company said tariffs and other trade restrictions make it difficult to forecast demand and pricing with confidence. The move reflects broader caution among renewable energy firms exposed to shifting US trade policy.
- 10Investors Turn to First Solar and Other Cheap US Large Caps▼Why Investors Are Revisiting First Solar And Other Cheap US Large Cap Stocks
Investors are taking a fresh look at First Solar and other undervalued US large-cap stocks, drawn by valuations seen as cheap relative to broader market levels. The renewed interest reflects a search for bargains among established American companies, with First Solar highlighted as a notable example in the energy sector.
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French development finance institution Proparco has joined the group of lenders backing a 467-MWp solar project in Peru, according to an announcement reported by Renewables Now. The addition of Proparco to the financing consortium signals continued international support for large-scale renewable energy development in Peru.
- 12Acumen Puts $5 Million Into Sun King's Zambia Solar Push●Acumen Invests $5 Million in Sun King’s Zambia Off-Grid Solar Expansion
Impact investor Acumen has committed $5 million to Sun King to expand off-grid solar energy access in Zambia. The funding will support the company's efforts to bring affordable solar power and lighting products to households without reliable electricity. The deal highlights continued investor interest in distributed renewable energy across sub-Saharan Africa, where off-grid solar is seen as a fast route to electrification.
- 131,400 Solar Manufacturing Workers in Michigan Unionize with Steelworkers●1,400 Solar Manufacturing Workers In Michigan ‘Go Union,’ Join the United Steelworkers
Around 1,400 solar manufacturing workers in Michigan have voted to join the United Steelworkers, organizing a union at their plant. The move adds a significant bloc of workers in the growing clean energy manufacturing sector to organized labor. Labor outlets are highlighting the victory as evidence that the renewable energy boom is bringing union jobs, with the Steelworkers expanding beyond their traditional metals and industrial base.