Solar Large-Scale Plants News

RWE Switches On Hambach Mine Solar, Symbol Of Transition Today
RWE has commissioned a 12-MWac solar farm on the edge of Germany’s Hambach opencast mine—one of several projects transforming the region.
Aug 28, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, rwe, energy transition, Hambach, brownfield solar
FTC Solar Secures 1 GW Tracker Deal with Levona
FTC Solar partners with Levona Renewables to power 1 GW of U.S. solar projects, enhancing efficiency with cutting-edge trackers and software. Delivery set for early 2026.
Aug 27, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, ftc solar
Maharashtra Launches 16 GW Solar Bid for Rural Power
Maharashtra's 16-GW solar tender under MSKVY revolutionizes rural power, slashing costs and emissions by connecting solar directly to agri-feeders, boosting reliability and sustainability.
Aug 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, maharashtra, PV Power Plant
Finland Greenlights Korkia's 80-MW Solar-Battery Project
Finland's 80-MW solar park with battery storage sets a new standard in renewable energy, blending technology and community focus for enhanced grid integration and market flexibility.
Aug 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Europe, Finland, Greenlights Korkia
Lenzing Expands Austrian Solar Fleet with New PV Plant
Lenzing boosts sustainability with a new 1.3-MWp solar plant, cutting carbon footprint and energy costs while transforming operations into flexible energy hubs.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Austria, PV Power Plant, Lenzing Group
Gamuda, Gentari Launch 1.5-GW Solar-Storage Partnership
Gamuda and Gentari join forces to revolutionize Malaysia's energy landscape with 1.5 GW of solar-battery projects, ensuring reliable, flexible, and clean power for the future.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Gentari, Gamuda
Samoa Boosts Solar Capacity with ADB-Backed Upgrade
Samoa boosts solar power with a $2.8M ADB loan, increasing capacity by 50% using bifacial modules, cutting diesel imports, and stabilizing energy costs.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, ADB, Oceania, Samoa
Saudi Arabia’s 2.79-GW solar wave hits grid as projects certify
ACWA Power has received commercial-operation certificates for three Saudi PV plants totaling 2.79 GW, with financial impact expected in the second half of 2025.
Aug 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Saudi Arabia, utility-scale PV, Asia, middle east, ACWA Power, commissioning
Enviromena Expands UK Solar Portfolio with Longpasture Acquisition
Enviromena expands UK solar footprint with Longpasture acquisition, enhancing energy distribution with battery storage and powering 56,000 homes annually by 2027.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Enviromena
Ohio Greenlights EDF's 220-MW Solar Project
Ohio's Power Siting Board greenlights EDF's 220-MW solar project, set to power 42,000 homes, boosting Central Ohio's energy future and aligning with community priorities.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant
ACWA Power Boosts Saudi Solar Capacity by 2.79 GW
ACWA Power energizes Saudi Arabia's solar future with 2.79 GW boost, advancing clean energy goals and freeing hydrocarbons for export.
Aug 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power
Texas Reservoirs to Host 500 MW Floating Solar Project
Third Pillar Solar pioneers Texas's clean energy future with 500 MW floating solar project, transforming reservoirs into power hubs and boosting efficiency while overcoming land constraints.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Third Pillar Solar
Brazil's Sugarcane Yields Rise with Agrivoltaic Innovation
Boost sugarcane yields and harness clean energy with agrivoltaics: Brazil's study reveals the dual benefits of solar panels in agriculture, optimizing growth and sustainability.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, South america, Brazil, agrivoltaic
Saudi Arabia Begins Commissioning Two-Point-Seven-Nine Gigawatts Of PV Across Mega-Projects
ACWA Power has started commissioning three mega solar projects in Saudi Arabia, adding 2.79 GW and advancing the kingdom’s clean-energy ambitions.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Asia, middle east, ACWA Power
United States Set To Add Thirty-Three Gigawatts Of Solar Capacity
The U.S. is on pace to add 33 GW of utility-scale solar in 2025, with Texas leading new capacity as developers accelerate second-half buildouts.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Battery Storage, North America, ERCOT, project development, solar capacity