The EU has approved a $1.1 billion Greek government scheme to support an 813 MW solar portfolio with energy storage components, with two projects to be commissioned in mid-2025. The Faethon project, which has two 252 MW systems, is to have a molten salt thermal storage system. The US state of Virginia has approved a 764 MW solar portfolio to be developed or procured by Dominion Energy Virginia by 2026. Malaysia’s Energy Commission has invited bids for 2 GW of solar capacity in the peninsular section of the country, including 500 MW reserved for floating solar, all to come online by 2026. India’s SJVN has launched a competitive solicitation bid for 600 MW of dispatchable renewable energy with energy storage,…