Solar Large-Scale Plants News

Groundbreaking on Box Canyon: BrightNight-Cordelio Solar Project Soars
BrightNight and Cordelio Power start construction of a massive 300-MW solar farm in Arizona. Box Canyon Solar Project to generate 900,000 MWh of renewable energy annually, powering 77,000 homes and businesses, with USD 134 million in local economic benefits. Operational in 2025, it will expand their joint venture partnership to 2 GW capacity.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, solar farm, Cordelio Power, brightnight
Oberon Powers Up: 500MW Solar+Storage Project
California's Oberon project delivers 500MW of solar + storage, combining First Solar modules and Nextracker trackers with Tesla batteries. Creating 930 skilled union jobs and offering renewable energy credits, this project is the first to meet IRA and BLM standards.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, TESLA, North America, Oberon
Hungary: 280MW Solar Spike by Uniper, Callis Zrt
Transition to renewables: Uniper is investing €8bn in renewable energy projects in Hungary and plans to end coal-fired electricity production by 2029. With 280MW of solar capacity ready to build, the company will continue to work with local authorities and stakeholders.
Nov 14, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Hungary, Europe, PV Power Plant
Saudi Arabia Seeks 3.7GW of Solar Projects
Saudi Arabia is inviting developers to take part in its ambitious NREP 5 round, which aims to add 7.2 GW of solar capacity across 4 regions. The largest project, Al Sadawi, offers 2 GW capacity in the Eastern Province. Don't miss your chance to join this initiative and help shape the renewable energy future of the country.
Nov 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant
Axpo Unveils Alpine Solar Duo
Axpo's ambitious project is set to bring renewable energy to Switzerland with a new 30MW solar plant on Alp da Rueun. Combined with an existing 15MW array, the two sites are expected to generate 66GWh per year, enough to power the equivalent of 14,000 households. To be completed in late 2025, the project will also keep ski slopes, hiking and cycling trails undisturbed.
Nov 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Axpo, solar plant, Alp da Rueun
THDC Powers Up Karnataka: 3270 MW of Clean Energy Projects
THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) is set to revolutionize Karnataka's renewable energy landscape with 3,270 MW of projects, including ground-mounted, floating solar, hybrid, and pumped storage. Collaborate with KPC & KREDL to make Karnataka a renewable energy investment hub!
Nov 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, THDC
Voltalia Illumines Montclar Ski Resort
Voltalia's solar PV park is helping Montclar reduce its environmental footprint and create renewable electricity for over 2,500 local inhabitants. Get the details on the innovative project designed for a mountainous ski resort in France.
Nov 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, PV Power Plant
EDF Renewables Lights Up Nevada Solar-Storage Complex
EDF Renewables North America unveils groundbreaking Arrow Canyon solar-plus-storage complex in Nevada with 275MW photovoltaic park and 75MW energy storage facility, providing clean energy for 57,600 homes. Construction complete in 2022.
Nov 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, EDF Renewables, PV Power Plant
Brazil Inaugurates 662-MW Solar Complex
Experience Brazil's renewable energy revolution! Witness the inauguration of the 662-MWp Helio Valgas solar complex in Minas Gerais state by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin: 1.2 million panels, 800,000 homes powered, BRL 2 billion investment, and 119 GWh generated since August.
Nov 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant
EBRD to Boost Photon Energy Solar Projects in Romania, Poland
Photon Energy seeks an EBRD loan of up to €15 million to finance up to 20-30MW of solar power plants in Romania and Poland. With the loan covering half the cost of the plants, Photon Energy can now participate in capacity market and energy system services auctions. With a portfolio of 123MW in small-mid PV power plants and listing on 3 stock exchanges, Photon Energy is a leader in the industry, headquartered in Amsterdam.
Nov 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Poland, EBRD, Europe, photon energy, Romania, Solar Project
Jokowi Inaugurates $108M Floating Solar Plant
Experience the future of renewable energy as President Jokowi inaugurates a groundbreaking $108 million floating solar power plant in Indonesia. Join PLN Nusantara and Masdar as they collaborate to reach 1,000 MWp and help Indonesia reach a 23% renewable energy target by 2025.
Nov 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Asia, Indonesia, PV Power Plant
KPI Green Powers Up 22MW Solar Park for Aditya Birla
KPI Green Energy Ltd - contracted to install 22.3-MWp photovoltaic park & secure contracts for 2.7 MW projects. With 115 MW total capacity, the company is aiming for 1GW by 2025.
Nov 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Park, KPI Green, Aditya Birla
Voltalia Paves Way for Uzbek Renewables
Voltalia SA is powering up Uzbekistan's renewable energy future with new projects and agreements. Join the green energy revolution and see what this partnership means for the region's future.
Nov 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Asia, Uzbekistan, PV Power Plant
154-MW Romania Solar Park Opened
Experience the Ratesti solar park – the largest PV complex in Eastern Europe, reducing CO2 emissions by 168,000 tonnes while powering over 100,000 homes annually. Econergy and Nofar proudly cut the ribbon on this innovative project.
Nov 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Econergy, Nofar
90-MW Solar Park to Power Italy
European Energy A/S has won approval to construct a 90-MW solar farm in Italy’s Puglia Region. The project, led by Thorvald Spanggaard, will generate enough energy to power 55,500 households. The solar park will use tracker panels on 35 hectares of land and involve reforestation and infrastructure upgrades. European Energy's ambitious goal to develop renewable energy in all of Italy moves closer to reality.
Nov 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant