Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Midsummer, Grenergy, Greenbuddies, among others.
Midsummer to Equip Up to 200 MW Solar Panel Factory in Colombia
Swedish thin film specialist Midsummer has signed an MoU to supply equipment for a planned 200 MW solar panel factory in Colombia, supporting the country’s strategy to expand local clean energy manufacturing. The facility will use Midsummer’s CIGS thin film technology, known for lightweight, flexible modules suited for rooftops and urban installations. The deal reflects growing investment interest in Colombia’s solar supply chain and positions Midsummer to accelerate its international growth plans. The project aims to boost domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and create new green industry jobs. For consumers, locally produced thin film panels could improve availability, lower costs, and expand solar options for buildings with weight or structural limitations, advancing Colombia’s broader renewable energy goals.
Grenergy to Sell 88 MW Distributed Solar Portfolio to Ecopetrol in Colombia
Grenergy has agreed to sell an 88 MW distributed solar portfolio in Colombia to state owned energy company Ecopetrol, advancing the oil major’s strategy to scale renewable power across its operations. The deal includes multiple rooftop and ground mounted PV systems using modern high efficiency solar technology designed to reduce energy costs and emissions for industrial consumers. For Grenergy, the transaction aligns with its investment recycling strategy, freeing capital for new growth projects in Latin America and Europe. Ecopetrol plans to integrate the assets into its decarbonization roadmap, expanding clean electricity use across its facilities. The acquisition strengthens Colombia’s distributed generation sector and supports long term consumer benefits through increased stability, lower emissions, and more competitive renewable energy supply.
Greenbuddies Building 17 MWp Agrivoltaic Park for MaxSolar in Germany
Greenbuddies has begun constructing a 17 MWp agrivoltaic park for MaxSolar in Bavaria, combining advanced solar technology with active agricultural use. The project integrates elevated photovoltaic structures that allow farming beneath the panels, supporting dual land use and improving local crop resilience. MaxSolar’s investment aligns with its strategy to expand sustainable generation while promoting innovation in land efficient renewable development. The agrivoltaic design offers consumer benefits through stable, low cost clean power and supports regional food production. Greenbuddies will oversee engineering, procurement, and construction, using high efficiency modules and optimized layouts to maximize energy yield. The project reflects both companies’ growth plans in Germany’s expanding solar market and contributes to the country’s long term clean energy transition.
Faheema P