Solar Large-Scale Plants News

Red Rocket Secures Funding for Major South African Solar Project
Red Rocket's 331-MWp Tournee Solar Park in Mpumalanga powers 224,000 homes by 2027, marking a major leap in South Africa's renewable energy landscape.
Oct 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Red Rocket
EDF turns on 150-MW solar plus four-hour battery in New Mexico
EDF brought its Milagro solar-plus-storage project online in New Mexico, pairing 150 MW of PV with a four-hour battery under contract to El Paso Electric.
Oct 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, EDF, North America, New Mexico, El Paso Electric, hybrid project
Iberdrola buys 9.6-MW Molise solar project to deepen Italian push
Iberdrola Italia acquired Montenero Green Energy Srl, owner of a 9.6-MW solar project in Molise, advancing a targeted growth strategy in southern Italy.
Oct 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, project development, Iberdrola,, Molise, solar acquisition
L&G NTR Fund Secures 105-MW Solar Project in Ireland
L&G NTR Clean Power Fund boosts its green portfolio with the 105-MWp Ballydonagh solar project, advancing Europe's sustainable energy transition.
Sep 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, Solar Project, L&G NTR Clean Power Fund
Enlight Secures $340M for Arizona Solar-Battery Project
Enlight secures $340M for Arizona's Roadrunner project, blending 290 MW solar with 940 MWh storage, boosting sustainable energy in Tucson.
Sep 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Arizona, North America, ENLIGHT
Samsung C&T proposes 300-MW Queensland solar with co-located battery project
Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia has lodged plans for a 300-MW solar park with a co-located battery in Queensland under EPBC review.
Sep 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, queensland, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, Samsung C&T, EPBC
Avangrid begins panel installs at Oregon Tower Solar project
Avangrid has started panel installation at the 120-MWac/166-MWdc Tower Solar project in Oregon, which will support Meta’s local operations once online.
Sep 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, Oregon, avangrid, meta, project construction
Chad's Solar Future Brightens with GSU's 50-MW Farm
Empowering Chad: GSU's 50MW solar farm boosts renewable energy, backed by UAE investment, driving sustainable growth and reducing fossil fuel reliance in Africa.
Sep 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, chad, PV Power Plant, GSU
Synergy Proposes 2-GW Clean Energy Hub in WA
Synergy's 2-GW clean energy hub proposal in Carnamah promises a renewable revolution, boosting Western Australia's green energy capacity and commitment to sustainability.
Sep 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, WA, synergy
Avaada Launches Rajasthan Gigawatt-Scale Solar And Storage Megaproject Foundation Ceremony
Avaada began groundwork for a 1,560-MWp solar project with 2,500 MWh of batteries in Rajasthan and inaugurated a separate 282-MWp plant in the state.
Sep 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, solar-plus-storage, Rajasthan, Avaada, commissionin
Clearway Energy Buys 109-MW Kern County Solar Park Expansion Portfolio
Clearway Energy acquired a 109-MW solar park in Kern County, California, extending its Golden State portfolio and optionality for future storage pairing.
Sep 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Clearway Energy
European Energy Launches 89-MW Hybrid Park in Sweden
European Energy A/S unveils Sweden's first hybrid wind-solar complex, advancing renewable integration with 89 MW capacity, boosting sustainable energy transition.
Sep 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Sweden, Europe, european energy, PV Power Plant
Ireland's RESS 5 Auction Awards 1.08 GW in Renewables
Ireland's RESS 5 awards 1,079 MW in renewable capacity, spotlighting solar's dominance and competitive pricing. Final results due October 15.
Sep 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe
Ørsted Wins Big with 109-MW Solar Project in Ireland
Ørsted secures contract for Ireland's largest solar project, set to power 34,000 homes by 2028, marking a major step in its 800 MW solar pipeline.
Sep 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, Ørsted, PV Power Plant
Honduras commissions first state-owned solar farm, strengthening national grid reliability
Honduras switched on the 50-MW Patuca solar plant—its first publicly owned array—adding daytime capacity that reduces diesel reliance and stabilises the grid.
Sep 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, North America, Solar Power, state-owned, Honduras, ENEE, Patuca