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Axpo Launches 200-MWpAxpo Launches 200-MWp Vilecha Solar in Spain Vilecha Solar in Spain
Axpo inaugurates Spain’s 200-MWp Vilecha solar complex—four PV plants online in León. Expected 377+ GWh yearly, powering 100,000 homes, with McDonald’s and Rockwool PPAs.
May 8, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, PPA, Axpo, Europe, SolarFarm
MCA Opens Africa’s Largest Off-Grid Solar-BESS Park in Angola
MCA just unveiled Africa’s biggest off-grid solar-plus-storage project: a 31.9MW solar plant with batteries in Angola’s Lobito Corridor—bringing steadier power where the grid can’t.
May 7, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Africa, Angola, PV Power Plant, MCA
Neoen Starts 350-MW Culcairn Solar in NSW
Neoen officially powers up its 350MW/440MW Culcairn solar park in NSW—one of Australia’s biggest PV sites—boosting utility-scale clean energy and accelerating the nation’s renewables growth.
May 7, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, neoen, PV Power Plant
Linde Signs Long-Term Spanish Solar Power PPA
Linde signs a long-term green power deal with Ib Vogt for 80 GWh annually from a new Catalonia solar plant—cutting ~37,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year and advancing Spain decarbonisation.
May 7, 2026 // Plants, Spain, Europe, ib vogt, linde
Rezolv Energy Launches 225-MW St. George Solar Park
Rezolv Energy’s Actis-backed St. George solar park near Silistra—225 MW, 400,000 panels, 310+ GWh yearly—completed in under three years, plus a 90 MW/240 MWh battery.
May 7, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Rezolv Energy
Fervo to Buy BayWa r.e. Italian Solar EPC
Fervo to acquire BayWa r.e.’s Italian EPC unit to speed commissioning, cut interface risk, and deliver standardized, repeatable solar builds—helping developers hit tighter COD timelines.
May 6, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, EPC, Italy, Europe, baywa r.e., m&a, Fervo
National Bank of Egypt Invests in Scatec’s Obelisk
National Bank of Egypt joins Scatec’s Obelisk solar-plus-storage, boosting local financing and bankability. Hybrid power with storage cuts peak reliance, stabilizes the grid, and strengthens long-term execution.
May 6, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, Scatec, solar plus storage, Asia, Africa, investment, Egypt, Obelisk
Afrox Locks In 28GWh Green Power Deal
Afrox inks a renewable power deal for 28GWh annually—boosting green electricity supply, stabilizing costs, and supporting long-term emissions goals in South Africa’s constrained, peak-priced grid.
May 6, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, corporate ppa, renewables, Afrox, industry
X-Elio Bags 178MW Italian Solar Awards, Expands Pipeline
X-Elio wins 178 MW of Italy solar awards, strengthening bankability and financing. Next, it will convert projects to construction and engineer battery-ready sites for future storage value.
May 6, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, x-elio, development, solar pipeline, awards
SHCl Crystallization Control Enables Stable MA-Free Tandem Perovskites
SHCl enables MA-free all-perovskite tandems with uniform, Cs-rich crystallization—boosting blade-coated films and delivering 24.3% certified efficiency plus strong damp-heat and thermal-cycling stability.
May 5, 2026 // Technology, perovskite, Nanjing University, solar module, Australian National University, Beijing Institute of Technology, SHCl, North China Electric Power University
Roca Brazil Signs PPA for 100% Renewable Power
Roca’s Brazil unit signs a full renewable electricity PPA with Casa dos Ventos, matching power needs to clean generation and boosting sustainability while cutting reliance on conventional energy.
May 5, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Roca
GreenYellow Commissions 14.55-MWp Colombian Solar Farm
GreenYellow launched a new 14.55-MWp solar farm in Colombia’s Cesar, kicking off operations and strengthening Latin America’s renewable expansion—amid a growing pipeline diversifying grid power supplies.
May 5, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Colombia, PV Power Plant, GreenYellow
Aspen Power buys 6.44-MW NJ rooftop solar portfolio
Aspen Power acquired two aging NJ rooftop solar systems—6.44 MWdc—built under PSE&G’s Solar Loan Program. Producing 7M+ kWh yearly, they deliver energy savings and long-term stability.
May 5, 2026 // Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Aspen Power
Australia Awards CIS Projects: Renewables and 482MW BESS
Australia ramps up renewables: CIS selects 1,886MW wind/solar plus 482MW BESS in WA, and 5GW more under CIS 5/6—boosting reliable clean power and grid storage.
May 4, 2026 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
Aream Launches €400m Fund for Hybrid Renewables
Aream Group launches a €400M European renewable energy investment fund backing hybrid power-plus-battery assets, boosting grid flexibility and enhancing returns through smarter electricity trading across Europe.
May 4, 2026 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, Aream Group