Solar Plants News

Africa Greenco and SafiriPower Launch 50-MW Solar Deal
Africa Greenco and SafiriPower sign to develop a 50MW solar park in Kolwezi, DR Congo—targeting 2028 commissioning and reliable clean power for mining and industry.
Jul 3, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, PV Power Plant, Congo, Africa Greenco, SafiriPower
Acciona to Build 235MW Kentucky Solar Plant
Acciona Energia starts site mobilisation for a $195M, 235-MWp Fleming County solar park in Kentucky, creating up to 300 jobs, targeting operations in May 2028.
Jul 3, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, acciona energia
Renova Restarts 48-MW Iwate Solar After Repair
Renova’s 48‑MW Karumai West Solar Plant in Iwate has restarted commercial operations after April repairs, targeting ~50M kWh annually for 15,000 homes, with insurance covering outage losses.
Jul 3, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, renova, PV Power Plant
Bhutan’s 310-MW Solar Expansion Backed by ADB Loan
ADB backs Bhutan with a $160M loan to build new solar parks—adding 310MW—plus transmission links, financing boosts, and private capital to help reach 5GW solar by 2040.
Jul 3, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, ADB, Asia, PV Power Plant, Bhutan
Egypt to Deploy 200MW Rooftop Solar via UNDP
Egypt will install 200 MW of rooftop solar on 20 state-owned industrial facilities, partnering with UNDP to cut costs, cut emissions, and strengthen renewable energy growth in manufacturing.
Jul 2, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Asia, Africa, Egypt
PowerBank Lands Honeywell 21-MW Solar O&M Contract
PowerBank Corp (PBK) lands a Honeywell (HON) contract to oversee a 21MW New York community solar portfolio—boosting performance, maintenance, and clean power for local subscribers.
Jul 2, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PowerBank
European Energy Secures Debt for 130-MW Solar, BESS in Australia
European Energy A/S secures financial close for its 130MW Winton North hybrid solar-plus-battery project in Australia, backed by Commerzbank and Societe Generale—unlocking construction and stronger grid reliability.
Jul 2, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, european energy, PV Power Plant
Ceigall Signs 220-MW Solar PPA With BESS in MP
Ceigall India bags a 220-MW solar+storage PPA in Madhya Pradesh—18-month build, 25-year run—at INR 2.70/kWh, worth ~INR 17B, powering SECI–MPUVN joint venture.
Jul 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Ceigall
Ib vogt Powers AirTrunk with Malaysia VPPA Solar
ib vogt and AirTrunk launch Malaysia’s first data-centre renewable VPPA under CGPP: a 29.99MW solar project powering the grid via long-term clean energy supply.
Jul 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, ib vogt, PV Power Plant
Belectric Secures EPC for 148-MWp Westermeerdijk Solar Farm
Belectric lands a Dutch contract from Novar for the 148-MWp Westermeerdijk solar farm—Noordoostpolder’s top-scale project with east-west design, transparent modules, and O&M support.
Jul 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Netherlands, Belectric, PV Power Plant
MIGA Guarantees 100-MW Tunisian Solar by Scatec, Aeolus
MIGA backs Aeolus’ 100MW Sidi Bouzid solar project with up to EUR 13.05m guarantees, enabling 25-year PPA financing, EBRD/EIB funding, and STEG power supply for 20 years.
Jul 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Scatec, PV Power Plant, MIGA, Aeolus
TotalEnergies-OQ JV Nears Oman Solar Start
TotalEnergies and OQ’s 105MW North Oman Solar PV nears completion after successful back-energisation—moving from construction to commissioning and paving the way to full commercial operations.
Jun 30, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Oman, PV Power Plant, TotalEnergies, OQ JV
Toyo Tire Signs Solar Power Pact with Chubu
Toyo Tire & Rubber secures clean power via a 7.8MW off-site solar PPA with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz—getting renewable electricity from third-party assets without building its own solar.
Jun 30, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, Chubu Electric, Toyo Tire & Rubber
AES and ECORAY Start Santa Ana IV Solar Plant
AES El Salvador and ECORAY have commissioned the 55-MW Santa Ana IV solar farm, adding major clean energy capacity after a $60M-plus investment and completing development and construction.
Jun 30, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, El Salvador, North America, AES, PV Power Plant, ECORAY
LONGi Secures 81.66MW Solar Module Deal in Greece
LONGi will supply 81.66 MW of high-efficiency solar modules for two utility-scale projects in central Greece—boosting renewable capacity and expanding LONGi’s footprint in Europe.
Jun 29, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, LONGi