Solar Large-Scale Plants News

In this category, we have collected all the breaking news on large-scale solar power plants. Solar photovoltaic station, or PV farm, is a power generating facility meant for conversion of solar energy into electrical power. Huge utility-scale solar parks comprise of hundreds of thousands (or sometimes even millions) of PV modules. Also: Solar Installers Directory.

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
Scatec Launches Massive Solar-Battery Project in Egypt
Scatec ASA launches Egypt's 1.1-GW Obelisk solar project, featuring cutting-edge battery storage and backed by major financial partners, set to transform renewable energy by 2026.
May 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant, Scatec ASA
Leonardo Partners with Conrad Energy for 11.25 MWp Solar PPA
Leonardo will power its Yeovil plant with solar electricity under a 20-year PPA with Conrad Energy’s 11.25 MWp Camp Road project, cutting 40,000 tonnes of CO₂.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solar ppa, net zero, Conrad Energy, Leonardo, Camp Road
Albania Greenlights Two Solar Parks, Adding 54 MW
Albania has approved two new solar parks—30 MW in Fier and 24 MW in Korce—totaling 54 MW, to be commissioned within 36 months and operating for 46 years.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Renewable Energy, Albania, solar parks, EZ-5 Energy, GET Solar Solution
Voltalia Secures £20 Million to Build UK Solar Park
Voltalia has secured a £20 million financing package from Triodos Bank UK to fund its 34 MW Eastgate solar park in North Yorkshire, delivering renewable power under a 15-year PPA.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, power purchase agreement, triodos bank, Eastgate Solar, UK Renewables
Zelestra Secures 39-MW Hybrid PPA with Indian Paper Maker
Zelestra has signed a 39 MW hybrid wind-solar PPA with Indian paper maker Seshasayee Paper and Boards, powering operations from February–March 2026 and reducing 57.6 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Tamil Nadu, Zelestra, Seshasayee Paper, hybrid power
Anesco Unveils 18.4-MW Solar Project in Wales
Anesco launches consultation for a major 18.44-MW solar farm in Wales, set to power 4,777 homes, with public input open until June 12.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Anesco
Q Energy Launches 96 MWp Solar Project in Spain
Q Energy powers up Spain with a 96 MWp solar complex, energizing 50,000 homes by 2026 with cutting-edge battery storage for enhanced efficiency.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Q Energy
Reliance Power Locks In PPA for Asia’s Largest Solar-Storage Hub
Reliance NU Suntech secures a 25-year PPA with SECI to build Asia’s largest 930 MW solar and 465 MW/1,860 MWh battery storage complex by 2027.
May 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, India, SECI, Asia, Renewable Energy, Solar Storage, Reliance Power