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RenewaNews
RenewaNews Briefing — October 2, 2026
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Today's briefing brings you 11 stories across renewable energy, solar power and offshore from the Global Renewables Market. Leading today: Spain's renewables reach 50.9% of power mix in Sept - Renewables Now.
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Spain's renewables reach 50.9% of power mix in Sept
Spain's renewables passing half of the power mix in September shows how quickly variable and non-fossil generation is becoming central to the country’s electricity system. The figure points to stronger decarbonization progress, but it also raises the importance of grid flexibility, storage, and market rules that can absorb higher renewable output.
Renewables Now
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Enel completes purchase of 270 MW of US solar parks
Enel has finished buying a 270 MW portfolio of U.S. solar parks, a deal that adds operating generation capacity rather than new development risk. The purchase reflects continued investor interest in utility-scale solar assets with stable cash flow and long-term power market exposure.
Renewables Now
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EBRD advances renewable energy and infrastructure development in Bulgaria
The EBRD is backing renewable energy and related infrastructure in Bulgaria, which points to continued capital support for the country’s clean-power buildout. The practical question is whether that support helps move projects faster and strengthens the grid enough to absorb more wind and solar.
EBRD
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100-MW Michigan solar project supports Ford automotive
A large Michigan solar project tied to Ford signals how automakers are using renewable power to support manufacturing footprints and cleaner supply chains. The deal is another sign that utility-scale solar is increasingly being built around corporate demand, not just utility procurement.
Solar Power World
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Alibaba is in early talks to supply a Spanish data center with solar power
Alibaba appears to be exploring a direct renewable-power deal for a Spanish data center, which would link cloud and digital infrastructure demand with solar supply. If it progresses, the arrangement would add another example of corporate clean-power procurement supporting lower-carbon operations and steadier project revenues.
qz.com
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Natural gas prices down as solar power generation jumps 22%
More solar generation can ease gas-fired power demand and put downward pressure on gas prices. For utilities and generators, the signal is that higher renewable output is starting to affect fuel markets, even in a short headline window.
The Center Square
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First Solar sues JA Solar, American Panel Solutions over TOPCon patent
First Solar is taking a patent dispute into court, which underscores how valuable manufacturing know-how has become in the solar supply chain. For module makers, litigation over TOPCon can affect product strategies, licensing risk, and competitive positioning in a market where technology differentiation matters as much as cost.
Renewables Now
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