Solar Commercial Plants News

Enevo to Build Romania's Largest Solar Park for Unigea
Enevo Group to build Romania's largest east-west solar park, transforming a former coal site into a green energy hub for Unigea Solar Projects.
May 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Enevo Group
Lauriston Solar Plant Energises New Zealand with 63-MW Renewable Boost
FRV Australia and Genesis Energy switch on the 63-MW Lauriston solar farm near Christchurch, advancing New Zealand’s push for a carbon-neutral, 95 % renewable grid by 2050.
May 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, frv, PV Power Plant, Genesis Energy, Lauriston
BayWa Wins Approval for Three UK Solar Farm Projects
BayWa r.e. secures planning consent for three solar farms in Dorset and Hampshire, adding 97 MW of capacity with biodiversity plans and community funds.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, United Kingdom, Europe, baywa r.e., Solar Farms, Planning Approval, Biodiversity
Leeward Powers Up Four-Hour Battery at Chaparral Springs Solar Hub
Leeward Renewable Energy activates an 88-MW/352-MWh battery at its Chaparral Springs solar park, delivering four-hour storage and peak power for California’s grid.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, North America, leeward
New South Wales Greenlights 7 GW Pipeline in Central-West Orana REZ
NSW grants grid access to ten wind, solar and battery projects totaling 7.15 GW in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, unlocking billions in private investment.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, new south wales, renewable energy zone, Wind Solar Battery
Chipotle Powers Up: Nexamp Solar Partnership Energizes Savings
Chipotle partners with Nexamp for a 75-MW solar project, cutting costs and powering 9,000 communities with clean energy by 2026.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Nexamp, Chipotle
Polenergia Unveils Poland's Largest Solar Farm: 67 MW
Polenergia's 67 MW Szprotawa solar plant nears launch, boosting total PV capacity to 149 MW and expanding renewable energy footprint in Poland.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Polenergia
Innova Sells 25-MWp Solar Project to ISG Renewables
Innova boosts UK green energy with Tolldish Hall Solar Farm sale to ISG Renewables, enhancing joint capacity to 141.3 MW. Operational by 2026.
May 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Innova
MGE Greenlit for 20-MW Solar Project in Wisconsin
Empowering Wisconsin: MGE's Sunnyside Solar Center boosts renewable energy with 20-MW solar and 40-MW battery storage, driving sustainable power for a greener future.
May 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, MGE, Wisconsin, North America, PV Power Plant
Greenvolt Powers Nova Arcada with Solar Rooftop Array
Greenvolt Next powers Nova Arcada with 1.20-MWp solar rooftop, cutting CO2 by 303 tonnes and grid reliance by 34% annually.
May 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Greenvolt Next, Nova Arcada
NLC India Seals PPA for 810-MW Solar Park in Rajasthan
NLC India lands 20-year PPA with RVUNL for an 810 MW solar park in Rajasthan, set to generate 2 billion kWh yearly and cut 1.5 MtCO₂.
May 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, NLC India
Axpo Begins High-Alpine Solar Build to Power Swiss Rail Network
Axpo starts NalpSolar, an 8 MW alpine PV project in Tujetsch, set to supply Swiss Federal Railways for 20 years under Bern’s Solar Express programme.
May 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Axpo, Europe, Switzerland, PV Power Plant, SBB, AlpineSolar
Cypress Creek Starts 104-MW Ostrea Solar After Securing $150M Financing
Cypress Creek secures $150 m financing and begins construction of 104 MW Ostrea Solar in Washington, creating jobs and powering up to 16 000 homes.
May 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Washington, North America, cypress creek, PV Power Plant, Ostrea
DESRI Ranger Power Secure Funds for Two Michigan Solar Farms
DESRI and Ranger Power close financing for 290-MW Heartwood and White Tail solar projects in Michigan, targeting full operation by 2025-26.
May 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Michigan, North America, PV Power Plant, DESRI Ranger Power
Ørsted Expands Solar Footprint with New Irish Project
Ørsted powers up Ireland with new 55-MW solar park, energizing 16,000 homes by 2026 and boosting its solar pipeline to over 700 MW.
May 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, Ørsted, PV Power Plant