The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on EDF, solar and wind capacity in Germany, solar module manufacturing capacity in Turkey, among others.
EDF Signs PPAs for 400 MW Nevada Solar and Storage Project
EDF power solutions North America has secured power purchase agreements with NV Energy covering 400 MW of solar capacity from a major renewable-energy complex in Nevada. The project will combine utility-scale photovoltaic generation with battery storage, allowing solar electricity produced during daylight hours to be shifted into periods when electricity demand is higher. The agreements provide the long-term revenue visibility needed to advance financing and construction while supporting NV Energy’s renewable-resource strategy. Nevada is emerging as a major solar-plus-storage market because of its high solar irradiation, available land and increasing demand from population growth and data centers. The project adds another large contracted renewable asset to EDF’s U.S. portfolio and demonstrates utilities’ growing preference for dispatchable solar projects rather than standalone photovoltaic generation.
Germany Adds 1.83 GW of Solar in July as Wind Approvals Reach 2 GW
Germany installed an estimated 1.83 GW of net new solar capacity in July 2026, accelerating from a revised 1.36 GW in June, according to fresh market data. At the same time, authorities approved around 2 GW of new onshore wind capacity, indicating continued momentum in Germany’s renewable-energy build-out. The monthly figures demonstrate the scale required as Europe’s largest electricity market works toward higher renewable shares while electrifying transport, heating and industry. Solar remains one of Germany’s fastest-growing generation technologies, supported by rooftop, commercial and utility-scale installations. Strong wind permitting is equally important because project approvals have historically been a bottleneck. Continued monthly additions at gigawatt scale will be necessary if Germany is to meet its medium-term renewable-power and climate targets.
Turkey Reaches 13.2 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity, Leads Europe
Turkey has become Europe’s largest solar-module manufacturing base, with installed annual production capacity reaching approximately 13.2 GWp, surpassing the European Union’s individual national manufacturing hubs. The expansion reflects years of investment in domestic photovoltaic manufacturing as Turkey combines a growing local solar market with ambitions to supply export markets across Europe and neighbouring regions. Local production can reduce dependence on Asian imports, shorten supply chains and support domestic solar-project development. Turkey’s manufacturing position is increasingly important as European governments focus on energy security and seek to build regional clean-energy supply chains. Module manufacturing is only one part of the solar value chain, however, and competitiveness also depends on cells, wafers, polysilicon, equipment costs and technology. The figures nonetheless underline Turkey’s growing role in Europe’s PV manufacturing ecosystem.
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