Solar Commercial Plants News

Cocal Powers Up Second Solar Park in Sao Paulo
Cocal's new solar park in Sao Paulo powers 13,000 MWh annually, slashing electricity bills by 15% for employees and locals, while boosting Brazil's green energy future.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Sao Paulo, Solar Park, Cocal
Green Genius Secures €48.9M for Lithuanian Solar Expansion
Green Genius secures EUR 48.9M for 89.7-MW solar parks in Lithuania, boosting green energy with 100,000 MWh annually.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Lithuania, Green Genius, PV Power Plant
Boom Power Secures UK Approval for 400-MW East Yorkshire Solar
Development consent clears Boom Power’s 400-MW East Yorkshire Solar Farm, set to energise 100,000 homes and strengthen Britain’s low-carbon infrastructure goals.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, United Kingdom, Europe, PV Power Plant, Infrastructure, Boom Power, East Yorkshire
Iberdrola’s Broadsound Solar Farm Hits Golden Row Milestone in Queensland
First panels installed at Iberdrola’s 377-MWdc Broadsound project in Central Queensland, clearing the path for a 180-MW battery and power for 145,000 homes.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Iberdrola, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Broadsound
Renewable Properties Powers Up 17 MW Solar in California
Renewable Properties powers up California with 17 MWdc solar projects, backed by $35.8M in loans, energizing homes and businesses by 2025.
May 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, North America, Renewable Properties
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