Inox Solar Americas, a US-based solar PV module and cell manufacturer, has signed a 767 MW module supply agreement with an unidentified US renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP). Inox says it will supply the modules for three utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina and Texas, with capacities of about 71 MW, 102 MW, and 594 MW. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. It will deliver the company’s Vega Series bifacial modules, manufactured in the US and designed to support high domestic-content requirements. Inox Solar Americas acquired Boviet Solar’s 3 GW operational annual PV module and 3 GW of planned annual cell manufacturing capacity, which is due to come online in 2027 (see North America Solar PV News Snippets).  
Reactivate, a ‘mission-driven’ renewable energy company, has partnered with The Obama Foundation on a multi-year community solar initiative in Illinois. The Foundation will serve as an ‘anchor tenant’ for Reactivate-developed, owned, and operated solar projects. As an anchor tenant, The Obama Foundation will secure predictable, lower-cost clean energy for the Obama Presidential Center while supporting its sustainability goals. It will also ensure the projects’ financial viability while allowing low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and local small businesses to subscribe to the remaining capacity. Eligible customers could save up to 50% on energy costs through the Illinois Solar for All program and other community solar programs.  
Headwater Energy, a US renewable energy developer and IPP, has finalized a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta for its 125 MW Orca Falls Solar Project in Navarro County, Texas. The project will connect to the ERCOT grid through Oncor Electric Delivery. Construction on site is scheduled to begin in Q3 2026, with commercial operations targeted for November 2027. 
Geothermal energy company Blacktail Energy Holdings has signed an agreement with RayGen, an Australian solar and energy storage technology company, to advance a hybrid power project in El Paso County, Texas. The proposed project could reach 1.22 GW and combine geothermal, solar, long-duration thermal storage, and natural gas. The initial phase is expected to include 20 MW to 30 MW of geothermal/ORC capacity and 40 MW to 50 MW of solar. Both the companies are also exploring opportunities to integrate their technologies. 
SoftBank-backed, California-headquartered SB Energy has filed for a proposed US initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The company said it expects to use all net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures for data center, power-generation, storage, and related infrastructure projects. SB Energy has an 8.8 GW IT-contracted data center portfolio and a 5.5 GW AC power generation portfolio, comprising solar and battery energy storage projects. This includes an operational power generation portfolio of approximately 2.2 GW and an additional 2.5 GW under construction. Chipmaker NVIDIA has also committed to invest $1.5 billion in a private placement at the IPO price, according to the prospectus. The proposed shares are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SBE. 
US-based IPP Cypress Creek Energy has launched commercial operations at its 104 MW DC/80 MW AC Ostrea Solar Project in Yakima County, Washington. The project is interconnected to the Bonneville Power Administration transmission system. Microsoft is the long-term offtaker of its electricity and environmental products. The project represents approximately $180 million in private investment. 
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