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Cypress Creek Closes Financing for Hanson Solar, a 505MWdc Project Supporting Meta's Operations 

Cypress Creek Renewables announced financial close and the start of construction on the 505-megawatt (MWdc) (396MWac) Hanson Solar facility in Coleman County, Texas. The project builds on Cypress Creek's leadership as a developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets nationwide.

Poland
Econergy connects 52 MW Resko solar project under Apple vPPA

European Independent Power Producer (IPP), Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd, has successfully connected its 52MW Resko solar project in Poland to the national electricity grid.

RWE Successful in Italian Agri-PV Auction

RWE was once again successful at the Italian Resilience and Recovery Plan (PNRR) auction, which awards a contract for difference tariff and up to 40% return on investment for advanced Agri-PV. 

New Hampshire's largest community solar project under construction 

Encore Renewable Energy has hosted an event in partnership with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) this week to commemorate the Poverty Plains Solar Project, consisting of a 4.99-megawatt ground-mounted solar energy system that will deliver affordable energy to eleven communities across the state.

rPlus Energies Acquires 900 MW of Solar and Storage Projects in Idaho

rPlus Energies announced today the acquisition of two solar and storage projects in Ada County, ID. The projects, Blacks Creek Energy Center and Bluebird Solar, together represent a combined 900 megawatts of new energy and storage capacity. The acquisition cements rPlus Energies’ role as Idaho’s largest solar and storage developer.

Spain
Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe to showcase pioneering energy storage technologies

Taking place on 8th and 9th September 2026 in Barcelona, Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe will showcase pioneering energy storage technologies across the full battery value chain, with particular focus on stationary and industrial battery applications including data centres, ports, rail, microgrids, commercial and industrial facilities, and long-duration energy storage.

How to Solve the Solar Industry Skills Gap

The solar energy sector continues to expand quickly as more communities and industries transition to clean power. This growth creates strong demand for skilled workers, yet many companies face challenges in finding individuals with the right training.

18th Solar PV and Energy Storage World Expo 2026 (PV Guangzhou)