Global corporate funding in the solar sector reached $22.2 billion across 175 deals in 2025, according to Mercom Capital Group’s 2025 Annual Solar Funding and M&A Report. While overall investment declined, deal activity rose to its highest level in seven years. The total funding figure—covering venture capital (VC), public market financing and debt financing—fell 16% year-on-year, marking the lowest annual total since 2020. In contrast, the number of deals increased by 11%, reflecting growing investor interest in smaller, more targeted transactions. Debt financing remained the dominant source of capital, totaling…
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US Solar Capacity to Jump 49% as EIA Projects 70 GW of New Additions by 2027
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (January 2026), forecasts a sharp rise in solar power deployment, with nearly 70 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity expected to come online in 2026 and 2027, marking a 49% increase in total US solar operating capacity compared to the end of 2025. According to the EIA, total US electricity generation reached about 4,260 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025. Generation is projected to grow by 1.1% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, reaching 4,423 billion kWh by 2027, driven…
Read MoreTaxes, Power Tariffs to Be Reduced Soon as Government Prioritises MSMEs: Haroon Akhtar
Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday announced that the government is planning to reduce taxes on industries and lower electricity tariffs in the near future as part of broader efforts to support economic growth. Addressing a news conference, Mr Khan said that Pakistan has largely achieved macroeconomic stability, allowing the government to now shift its focus toward strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which he described as the backbone of the national economy. He said MSMEs play a vital role in employment…
Read MoreGovernment Launches Nationwide Electric Vehicle Scheme to Accelerate Clean Mobility
Islamabad: The federal government has launched a comprehensive scheme to promote electric vehicle (EV) mobility across Pakistan, aiming to accelerate the transition to clean, affordable and sustainable transportation. The initiative, titled the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) scheme, seeks to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting the growth of domestic electric vehicle manufacturing. The programme is being implemented under the New Energy Vehicles Policy (NEVP) 2025–30. Under the scheme, subsidies amounting to Rs100.36 billion will be provided over five years, up to 2030, covering a wide range of electric…
Read MoreFBR Uncovers Massive Under-Invoicing in Sindh Solar Imports, Senate Panel Raises Alarm
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has flagged large-scale under-invoicing, tax evasion and suspected trade-based money laundering in the import of solar home system kits under the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), revelations that triggered strong concern in a Senate standing committee. According to selected operational findings of a report presented by the FBR to the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, solar kits were declared for tax purposes at $16 to $23.4 per unit, while the World Bank paid up to $112.44 per unit for the same equipment…
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