Solar Commercial Plants News

Serbia's Solar Gateway: 300 MW
Join the Kladovo Solar Gate project and help Serbia become a leader in renewable energy. This proposed 300 MW solar photovoltaic plant is located 5 kilometres from the city of Kladovo and is in its early planning stages. Be part of a potentially revolutionary new energy source.
Aug 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Europe, PV Power Plant, Serbia
PAD RES Secures €54m for Poland Solar
PAD RES secures €54 million investment from Polish Development Fund for two solar farms in Pomeranian Voivodeship with 117 MW capacity, 140 hectares coverage. Electrum chosen as general contractor to strengthen market position for energy transition in Poland.
Aug 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, PAD RES
Latvia's 115MW Solar Farm: Powering a Greener Future.
European Energy is set to build a 115MW solar farm in Broceni, Latvia. Generating 120,000MWh of renewable electricity annually, this project will lead to reduced electricity and heating costs for citizens, helping Latvia transition to a greener economy. European Energy's portfolio of 1.5GW of renewable energy projects in Latvia shows their commitment to sustainability.
Aug 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, european energy, PV Power Plant, Latvia
ACWA: 2.6GW Saudi Solar Farms Financed
ACWA Power has reached financial close on two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with a combined capacity of 2.6GW. Investment totals US$2.37bn and commercial operations will begin in 2025, providing clean renewable energy as part of Saudi's National Renewable Energy Program.
Aug 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Leeward Powers Up 100MW NC Solar Farm
Leeward Renewable Energy LLC has launched its 100-MW Oak Trail solar project in North Carolina. Discover the PV park near Mayock in Currituck County, financed with a USD 420 million green loan plus a USD-195-million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo. Plus, the native vegetation and wildflowers pollinator habitat.
Aug 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, leeward
CIMIC Acquires 300MW Solar Project in Qld
CIMIC Group's unit Pacific Partnerships acquires rights to develop 300-MW DC solar project in Queensland, capable of providing power for around 100,000 average-sized homes. Juan Santamaria notes Queensland is strategic focus for their diversified energy and utilities portfolio. Engineering, procurement and construction to be managed with an aim to commission in 2026.
Aug 17, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, queensland, Solar Project, CIMIC
"75MW Solar Glow" Powers Up Electrify America
Unlock the power of the sun with Electrify America's 75MW Solar Glow, the largest solar energy project in the US. Get clean, renewable energy today!
Aug 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Electrify America
Rio Tinto Powers Up Solar Park for Canadian Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto - the world's second-largest miner - is launching the largest solar PV park in Canada's North to provide electricity to its diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. The project will reduce diesel consumption & GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canada, North America, PV Power Plant, Rio Tinto
Belectric to Build 28.5 MWp UK Solar Plant
Belectric has been awarded a contract to build a 28.5-MWp solar plant in Norwich, England. The plant is expected to be operational by summer 2024 and will be able to power 9,500 households annually. This is part of Belectric's increasing presence in the UK and Netherlands.
Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Belectric, PV Power Plant
Toyota Tsusho Building 25MW Solar in Benin
Toyota Tsusho and RMT are collaborating to build a 25-MW solar power plant in Benin, West Africa. The project is supported by the government and marks the first large-scale renewable energy project ever by a Japanese firm. Construction is expected to finish in 2024 and the project will help Benin reduce electricity imports and install 150 MW of solar power generation by 2026.
Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial
Swift Current Closes Financing on Record US Solar Project
Swift Current Energy completes financing on 800-MW Double Black Diamond Solar project to generate power to serve over 100,000 homes in the MISO area. Constellation to buy portion of power and RECs produced. McCarthy Building Companies Inc to serve as EPC contractor.
Aug 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Swift Current
ACEN Extends Debt for 134-MWp Solar Park in Cagayan
ACEN has increased funding for the 133.5-MWp Cagayan North Solar Power project in the Philippines, part of a larger scheme planned to be operational in 2024. The new loan agreement will help build up the country's solar energy capacity and provide clean and renewable energy for the Philippines.
Aug 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, Philippines, PV Power Plant, ACEN
Absa Backs Ghana's 100-MW Solar Plant
Absa Group provides USD-24-million corporate loan to construct a 100-MW solar power plant in Ghana led by West Africa-focused PV developer Meinergy Technology Limited. This loan supports Ghana's renewable energy capacity & energy needs.
Aug 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, PV Power Plant, Ghana, Absa Group
Voltalia Powers Up Irish Solar with 230 MW
Voltalia S.A., a leading French renewable energy company, has secured a contract to build and operate 230 MW of solar parks in Ireland. Construction works are already underway with four PV farms expected to become operational by 2024. Voltalia has also signed a 15-year O&M agreement and is installing a 108-MW solar PV farm. All projects expected to enter commercial operations by 2021.
Aug 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia
Tokyo Gas Lights Up 22MW Solar Plant
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd has switched on a 21.9-MW solar farm in Tochigi prefecture, eastern Japan. This is the first large-scale solar power plant managed by Tokyo Gas that covers an area of 47 hectares and was constructed by Daiwa Energy Co Ltd and Watanabe Sato Co Ltd. Tokyo Gas also plans to invest in 6 GW of renewable energy capacity in Japan and overseas by 2030.
Aug 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tokyo Gas, PV Power Plant