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45-Hectare Solar Farm: Powering Somerset Towards Net Zero
Pathfinder Clean Energy plans to build a 45.48-hectare solar farm outside the village of Paulton in Somerset. Generating 26 megawatts of power, it will provide 10% of the 300MW needed to reach net zero in Bath and North East Somerset. Grazing sheep are welcome under the solar panels, and battery storage will store energy for peak times. A planning application is yet to be submitted.
Jul 31, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Pathfinder Clean Energy
Trina Solar Powers Hybrid Hydro-Solar Plants
Trina Solar has supplied 463.18 MW of Vertex 580 W modules with 210R technology to two hybrid hydro-solar power plants in Sichuan province, China. On July 7, Trina Solar led the standardization of module dimensions, providing comprehensive solutions to support the PV industry's growth and advance towards a net-zero future.
Jul 31, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Trina Solar, PV Power Plant
Dominican Republic: SUNfarming to Build 50 MW Agro-Solar Farm
SUNfarming invests $150 million in a 72,400 MWh solar farm, scheduled for completion by 2022. Get the latest details on this ambitious project.
Jul 28, 2023 // Plants, Dominican Republic, North America, PV Power Plant, SUNfarming
Egyptian-French Consortium Powers Metal Industries with Renewables
A French-Egyptian consortium is exploring the potential of building two solar energy plants to serve Egypt's metal and aluminum industry. Orascom Construction PLC and Engie met with Egypt's public business sector minister to discuss the renewable energy projects, which could further the country's renewable energy goals.
Jul 28, 2023 // Plants, France, Europe, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant
Qair Brasil Cuts Ribbon on Hybrid Energy Park
Qair Brasil inaugurates 429.4-MW hybrid solar and wind cluster in Ceara, Brazil. Project will generate enough clean energy to power 800,000 households, plus 280-MW hydrogen project for events. First of its kind in Brazil, helping transition to renewable energy.
Jul 25, 2023 // Plants, Storage, PV Power Plant, Qair Brasil
RES to Illuminate Eastern Germany with 35 MW Solar Park
RES, a UK-based renewables developer, has been granted approval to build the 35MW Limbach Solar Park in eastern Germany. The project will produce 38 million kWh of energy annually, enough to power 19,000 people, and reduce emissions by 30,000 tonnes each year. RES will hold a public event to inform local citizens and expects a permit in Autumn 2024, with commissioning in Q2 of 2026.
Jul 24, 2023 // Plants, Germany, Europe, res, PV Power Plant
Germany Powers Up 32 MWp Solar-Plus-Storage Facility
RheinEnergie AG is constructing Germany's largest 32 MWp solar park with 7 MWh battery storage. Subsidized 20 MWp of capacity will power 10,000 households, while remaining 12 MWp will be unsubsidized. RheinEnergie currently operates 57 MWp PV and 172 MW wind capacity across Germany.
Jul 24, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant
Voltalia Secures EPC Deal for Irish 108-MW Solar Farm
Voltalia SA tapped to install 108MW solar PV farm in Ireland for joint venture between Bord na Mona and ESB. Projected to be completed by end of 2021, it will cover the energy needs of 61,500 residents. Part of Ireland's 15.5 GW of wind and solar capacity target for 2030.
Jul 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, PV Power Plant
Ashalim Solar Projects Hit Record Low Price
Israel's fourth solar energy farm in Ashalim in the Negev Desert has begun operating at a record low price, part of government-backed renewable energy projects to generate 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. EDF Renewables secures NIS 1 billion for seven other solar projects in Israel.
Jul 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Israel, PV Power Plant
Solar Land Disputes in Bulgaria: Agrivoltaics and Protests
Discover how Bulgaria is navigating land use disputes for solar power projects in Novo Selo, Ledenik, Kardzhali, Vratsa and Vishovgrad. Learn how Eurohold is addressing environmental concerns and prosumers.
Jul 20, 2023 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Disputes
RWE Secures 300 MW+ Solar PPAs in Virginia
Germany-based energy giant RWE AG has agreed to eight Power Purchase Agreements with Dominion Energy Inc. for seven projects in Virginia, producing 750,000 MWh to meet the electricity needs of 70,000 homes. RWE Clean Energy will serve as long-term owner-operator and has an 80-MW off-take deal plus DER PPAs in place.
Jul 19, 2023 // Plants, USA, Virginia, Dominion Energy, North America, rwe, PV Power Plant
Boralex Inaugurates 15.9MW Solar Park to Power Metro France
Boralex has inaugurated a 15.9-MWp solar park in France, which will produce 23 GWh of electricity annually. Metro France has signed a 20-year PPA for the output, helping it reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Jul 19, 2023 // Plants, France, Europe, PV Power Plant, Boralex
SeaVolt Tests Offshore Solar Platform at Ostend Port
Revolutionizing the world of renewable energy, SeaVolt is a collaboration between Tractebel, DEME, and Jan De Nul’s first floating solar energy test platform, set to be installed in the Belgian North Sea by August. New technologies to assess waves, rain, salt spray, and marine environment are being tested.
Jul 19, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Europe, Belgium, PV Power Plant, Tractebel, DEME, Jan de Nul, SeaVolt
49.9MW Solar Farm Proposed in Cornwall
EDF Renewables UK announces plans to develop a 49.9-MW solar farm near St Stephen in Cornwall, South West England. 9,562 households will be served with power generated, and a community fund of GBP 20,000 per year will granted. Planting of wildflower meadows, hedgerows and trees is also part of the project. Formal consultation and a planning application to Cornwall Council to follow.
Jul 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Cornwall, EDF Renewables UK
Globeleq Acquires 75% of Mozambique Solar Plant
Globeleq has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Mozambique's 41 MW Mocuba solar plant, showcasing its commitment to African power production. The company is also in the process of commissioning two additional projects with a total capacity of 400 MW.
Jul 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Mozambique, PV Power Plant, Globeleq