Maryland approved a 20-year solar agreement with REV Renewables for Jade Meadow III, buying ~250,000 MWh/year from 2028 and projecting $298–$515M savings.

Dama Solar will install 1.24 GW in Arad County, Romania, targeting 2030 operation and up to 10.86 TWh/yr output — enough power for nearly one million

Solar grazing covers about 68,000 Texas acres where sheep cut vegetation, lower mowing costs, and let ranchers earn fees while panels produce power.

CPS Energy’s expanded community solar program with Big Sun Solar lets CPS account holders buy 620‑watt panels for $1,240 and sell power at 10¢/kWh.

Ohio Power Siting Board approved permits for a Chestnut Run gas plant and a 280-megawatt brownfield solar farm, listing acreage, panels, job counts and pending appeals.

Solar and batteries bolstered Europe’s grid during record heat while wind lagged; solar produced 17 percent more power and storage eased evening demand.

Report finds NC school rooftop solar could support about 900 MW and produce 1.6 TWh—roughly the annual electricity used by nearly 150,000 homes.

Qcells Georgia plant moved to full production in June; its $2.5 billion build must navigate IRA bonuses, OBBBA limits and December polysilicon tariffs.

Lexington solar farms moved closer after an 8-7 council vote to allow large-scale installations under a 1% cap (about 1,880 acres); final vote Sept. 10.

Bloomberg connects Chinese suppliers, African cell producers and Batam assemblers in a three-continent chain redirecting solar panels into global markets.