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Iberdrola Invests in Germany: 56MWp Boldekow Solar Plant
Iberdrola has announced its first photovoltaic project in Germany. 56MWp of clean energy, 80,000 bifacial solar modules, 50GWh a year, 20,000 tCO2 savings and €5m in local taxes. Vodafone partnership takes Germany one step closer to the industrial energy transition.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
CNOOC Connects Grazing Animals to 40MW Solar Grid
CNOOC has connected to the grid its 40-MW onshore PV project located in the city of Hezuo, China. This unique project follows an "Animal Husbandry-solar Complementary Project" model, with a 6-MW/12-MWh energy storage system and racks to allow animal grazing. It is helping CNOOC achieve its green and low-carbon transition goals and supporting local development.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Grids, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, CNOOC
Renantis Raises Funds for 8.2MW Italian Agrivoltaic
Renantis launches crowdfunding campaign to finance 8.2-MW La Manganizza agrivoltaic project in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Citizens can take part by investing with 3-year loans of up to EUR 10,000, with estimated 12 GWh/year and 4,000 homes powered. Project includes 85% cultivation area & multiple beehives.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Renantis
CEE, Goldbeck Activate 154-MWp Solar Park in Germany
CEE Group and Goldbeck Solar have commissioned a 154.77-MWp solar farm in Brandenburg, Germany. Generating 160,000 MWh of green electricity every year, the Doellen park will power 36,000 four-person households with DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG backing the project. Engie has assumed PPA partner responsibility for the next 10 years.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, cee, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck
Stellantis Revamps Italian Plant: €100m Electric Overhaul
Stellantis NV is investing €100 million ($109 million) into its Mirafiori plant in Italy to reduce emissions and transition away from combustion engines. Improvements such as solar energy and ventilation, green initiatives, and rooftop solar panels and vegetation are part of CEO Carlos Tavares' plans, alongside job cuts in Italy, France, and Germany.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Stellantis
Green Hydrogen: Lhyfe & TSE Power Industrial Park
French renewable hydrogen production co. Lhyfe and solar project dev. TSE collaborate to create 78 hectare industrial park 100% renewable energy, circular economy. 45 GWh of electricity/year generated via solar energy with help of electrolysers supplied by Lhyfe. Companies already interested in operating the site.
Jul 4, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, France, Europe, green hydrogen, PV Power Plant, Lhyfe
Onde Sells Solar Debut to Engie
Polish general contractor Onde SA has sold its first self-developed solar project, Cyranka, for PLN 75 million to Engie Zielona Energia. The 18 MW Gizycko 1 & 2 solar farms commenced operations this year, with Engie now owning & operating 4 wind farms & 69 small PV parks with 63 MW.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Poland, Engie, Europe, PV Power Plant, Onde SA
Sunny Future: Bulgaria's 123MW Solar Plant
Eurohold Bulgaria AD's photovoltaic project, Verila, has become the largest solar power plant in Bulgaria with a capacity of 123 megawatts. 220,000 bifacial Tiger NEO TOPCon modules supplied by JinkoSolar are facilitating the country's transition to clean energy.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Eurohold Bulgaria AD
Scatec Reaches Financial Close on 273MW South African Solar
Scatec Solar has closed financing on 3 Grootfontein solar projects in South Africa with a combined capacity of 273MW. Construction to begin Q1 of 2024 and estimated to power 100,000 households. Financed by equity and $241m of project finance debt.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Scatec, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
Sonnedix, Cox Launch 160-MW Chile Solar Plant
Sonnedix and Cox Energy have launched operations for their 160-MW Meseta de los Andes Solar Plant in Chile. Construction began in June 2021 and was completed in Spring 2023, with USD 120 million in financing provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Bank Corporation. Sonnedix has a strong presence in Chile, with 1.6 GW of renewable projects in development and 700 MW of capacity in operation.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Sonnedix, PV Power Plant, cox energy
Matrix Acquires 284MW Solar Project in Texas
Matrix Renewables, a TPG-backed platform, has acquired the 284-MW DC Stillhouse Solar Project in Texas. The project will start construction in 2024 and 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects are already in the US. Recently, Matrix commissioned a 142 MW DC solar and 80 MWh battery storage project in California.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Matrix Renewables
Shell & Solarpack Spark Spanish Solar Deal
Solarpack, a Spanish developer, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe, providing 105 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year. BBVA is financing the €38m project to support their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, reinforcing Solarpack's presence in Europe. Shell Energy Europe is excited to be part of this transition to renewable energy, increasing Solarpack's installed capacity to 14,156MW worldwide.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, PV Power Plant, Shell Energy Europe
NEOM's Vision for Renewable Energy: Assystem to Survey 7 Saudi Solar Sites
Assystem has been appointed by NEOM to conduct pre-development studies for seven potential solar photovoltaic parks in Saudi Arabia, potentially producing 20GW of energy across 420 square kilometers. Assystem will provide site assessment, environmental impact, permitting reports and more for this renewable energy project.
Jun 28, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant, Neom, ENOWA
Primoris Powers Southwest Solar Boom: 1.4GW EPC Contracts Awarded
Primoris Services Corporation is a leading specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services in the US and Canada. With 10 years of experience, it has recently secured 3 utility-scale solar facilities estimated at 1.4GW with an estimated value of USD 770 million. Starting in Q3 2023 and Q3 2025, these projects join 2 other renewable energy projects valued at more than USD 200 million.
Jun 28, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Primoris Services Corporation
Atrato Supplies OVO with 50MW Solar Project
Atrato Onsite Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with OVO Energy, providing a three-year revenue stream and delivering 49GWh of clean energy per annum and saving 9,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Atrato Partners, led by Gurpreet Gujral, is proud to be supplying one of the UK's largest electricity suppliers.
Jun 28, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, PPA, Europe, PV Power Plant, Atrato