- In September 2023, First Solar Inc., a renewable energy technology company, announced that Longroad Energy had expanded its solar panel order by an additional 2 gigawatts (GW), increasing its total purchase volume to around 8 GW. The panels, based on advanced thin-film solar modules, are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029. Longroad, which has developed or acquired 4.3 GW of renewable energy projects in the U.S., also sold a 108-megawatt solar project in Virginia to Dominion Energy. This move strengthens First Solar's long-term manufacturing demand and reaffirms Longroad's commitment to domestic clean energy sourcing
- In May 2023, SJVN Ltd., a government-owned entity, secured a 100 MW solar power project valued at approximately USD 73.24 million from Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. The project was awarded through a competitive tariff bidding process and an e-Reverse Auction (e-RA), with SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SGEL), its wholly-owned subsidiary, leading the effort. This win highlights SGEL’s growing influence in India’s solar infrastructure development
- In November 2022, European Energy, a Denmark-based solar project developer, began preparations for constructing a 128.5 MW solar park near Helsingborg in southern Sweden. The park is expected to generate 175 GWh of electricity annually, with operations set to commence in 2024. This project underscores Europe's aggressive transition to sustainable power sources
- In March 2022, Canadian Solar began large-scale production of its new 54-cell format module, featuring 182 mm solar cells. The new design is tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial rooftop installations and aims to enhance efficiency and performance across multiple segments. This product launch demonstrates Canadian Solar’s innovation in high-performance solar modules
- In October 2021, SunPower Corp., a top solar technology and energy solutions provider, acquired Blue Raven Solar, one of the fastest-growing residential solar firms in the U.S. The acquisition is set to broaden SunPower’s market presence into underserved regions, especially in the Northwest and Mid-Atlantic. This strategic expansion is expected to accelerate SunPower’s residential solar adoption and customer outreach
