Solar Large-Scale Plants News

Saudi Aramco joins ACWA-led consortium creating 1.5 GW PV plant
A consortium that is establishing Saudi Arabia's largest solar project has gotten to economic close for the plant and has protected the backing of state oil producer Saudi Aramco.
Aug 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant, aramco
Brazil's Cemig confirms 4.8 GW of entrances for solar and also wind auction
Brazilian energy firm Cemig has actually launched details of its latest public auction for solar and wind, with 4.8 GW of installed ability entering.
Aug 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, auction, Cemig
SRP clinches 500 MW of solar PPAs
Electric energy Salt River Project (SRP) on Thursday introduced it has contracted 500 MW of solar projects in Arizona, the bulk of which will certainly support the procedures of a local data centre planned by social media giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB).
Aug 14, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, PPA, North America, Facebook, Salt River Project, Solar Project, SRP
France opens up several tenders for 1.6 GW of wind, solar, HPP
France's energy regulatory authority CRE has actually released a series of tenders for solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind and hydropower capability as part of a new procurement scheme laid out in its multi-year power strategy.
Aug 13, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, France, tender, Europe, CRE
Slovenia's DEM to develop 2 mln euro ($ 2.3 mln) solar plant
Slovenian hydro power producer Dravske Elektrarne Maribor (DEM), a device of state-owned electrical energy manufacturer as well as trader Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE), said it will begin building following week a solar power plant worth greater than 2 million euro ($2.3 million).
Aug 13, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Slovenia, PV Power Plant, Dravske Elektrarne Maribor, DEM
Greenbacker Obtains Two New York Solar Projects
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC's subsidiary has acquired 2 utility-scale solar projects from Hecate Energy LLC. The purchases of Hecate Energy Albany 1 LLC as well as Hecate Energy Albany 2 LLC, both 20 MW AC, broaden Greenbacker's reach into New York.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Charles Wheeler, North America, greenbacker, Chris Bullinger, solar projects, Hecate Energy LLC
Boikanyo solar power plant (50 MWp) begins business operations
The Boikanyo solar photovoltaic or pv power plant is beginning its business procedures in South Africa. The plant in the Northern Cape Province has a capability of 50 MWp. This power is fed into the grid of the state-owned business Eskom.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Boikanyo solar plant
MPC Energy Solutions, Akuo break ground on 26.55 MWp solar plant in Colombia
Sustainable energy carrier MPC Energy Solutions NV (FRA:5 IX), also known as MPCES, and also French renewables designer and driver Akuo Energy have launched the building of a 26.55-MWp solar PV park in Colombia.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, akuo, Colombia, PV Power Plant, MPC Energy Solutions
Neoen, BNRG secure financing for 58 MWp of solar in Ireland
French renewable energy company Neoen SA (EPA: NEOEN) and its Dublin-based peer BNRG Renewables Ltd have actually wrapped up financing for 58 MWp of solar projects in Ireland, the partners announced on Thursday.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, neoen, BNRG
EDP Renewables establishing 200-MW Arizona solar project powering Facebook data facility
EDP Renewables and also utility firm Salt River Project (SRP) have actually performed a 25-year power purchase contract for 200 MW at the Randolph Solar Park in Pinal County, located in south-central Arizona
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDP Renewables, Facebook, Salt River Project, Miguel Prado, Urvi Parekh, Solar Project, Kelly Barr
Solarvest wins contract for 17-MW solar project in Malaysia
Malaysian photovoltaic (PV) plants contractor Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KLSE: SLVEST) has actually won an engineering, procurement, building and construction, and compensation contract for a 17.36-MW solar project in Malaysia.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, Solar Project, Solarvest
Mainstream cuts ribbon on 145-MW solar farm in Chile
Ireland-based clean power producer Mainstream Renewable Power on Tuesday held a commencement event to note the opening of its 145-MW Rio Escondido solar farm in Chile.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Chile, South america, solar farm, Mainstream
SSEN links very first solar farm using new POC-MAST tech
The first solar site has actually been linked to the grid utilizing Scottish as well as Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution's Point of Connection Mast (POC-MAST).
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, UK, Europe, grid connection, Ssen Distribution, Poc-Mast, Freedom Professional Services, Bradenstoke Solar Farm, Ministry Of Defence, Raf Lyneham
ReNew Power Makes First Hydro Acquisition, Includes 359 MW Acquisitions
The two acquisitions include a 99MW hydropower project in Uttarakhand, and a 260 MW/330MWp solar projects in Telangana The firm remains to construct its possessions pipe, with key success already under its belt from solar tenders in 2021.
Aug 11, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, ReNew Power, Sumant Sinha, SPAC, L&T Uttranchal Hydropower Limited, SBHEP, Singoli Bhatwari hydroelectric project
US energy align Mammoth solar PPA
360MW project is part of the 1.65 GW Mammoth project being developed by Doral in Indiana
Aug 10, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Indiana, Solar Project, AEP Energy, Greg Hall, Mammoth Solar