Solar Large-Scale Plants News

Statkraft to Pair Solar with Wind in Brazil
Statkraft AS is set to construct two large solar parks in Brazil - VSE Solar Hibrido and MdC Solar Hibrido - connected to two existing wind power complexes. With a collective capacity of 228 MW, construction is due to begin in 2021 and be completed by 2025. Aneel has approved the project in accordance with their regulations for hybrid power plants.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Statkraft, PV Power Plant
Trina Solar Powers 200MW Solar Farm in NSW
Trina Solar's Glennellen solar farm is set to light up 76,400 homes in the Riverina region of New South Wales with 200MW of clean energy and an investment of AUD 250 million. Get ready for the power of solar.
Dec 19, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Trina Solar, PV Power Plant, nsw
Scatec Secures Financing for 60 MW Solar in Botswana
Scatec ASA hits financial close on groundbreaking 60-MW Botswana solar park, providing power to 20,000 homes and paving the way for a greener future.
Dec 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Scatec, Africa, Botswana, PV Power Plant
Lucky Cement: Pakistan's First n-Type Solar Plant
Lucky Cement has taken a giant leap in environmental sustainability, building Pakistan's first n-type photovoltaic (PV) power plant. By reducing energy costs and fossil energy usage, Lucky Cement is blazing a trail for other industries to follow and help Pakistan take a step towards renewable energy independence.
Dec 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Lucky Cement
Copelouzos Wins Green Light for 400-MW Greek Solar Park
Tap into Greece's renewable energy revolution with Copelouzos' new 400MW solar park! Covering 5,900 acres with 601,000 bifacial PV panels from Trina Solar, it's set to revolutionize the country's energy mix.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, Copelouzos, Greek Solar Park
Sembcorp Bags 117MWp Solar Deal in Singapore
Sembcorp wins 117 MWp solar PV tender from Singapore's government, furthering its commitment to green energy with 25GW of renewable capacity by 2028.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Singapore, sembcorp
Rays Power Infra inks 500-MW Solar Pact in India
Rays Power Infra signs MOU with Uttarakhand to build 500-MW solar park, meeting state's power demands and expanding presence into Asia, Middle East, and North Africa. Make the switch to clean energy with this experienced solar plant builder.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Rays Power Infra
Boston Scientific Boosts Europe's Decarbonisation with BayWa Solar VPPA
BayWa r.e. and Boston Scientific have partnered together to provide renewable energy from the 15.1MW Alcalá solar farm in Seville, Spain. This groundbreaking agreement enables Boston Scientific to match 80% of its electricity consumption in Europe, a step forward for sustainability.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, baywa r.e., vppa, PV Power Plant, Boston Scientific
Scatec Satisfied with Largest Solar Plant in Ukraine
Scatec's largest Ukrainian solar plant is now on the free market - with no loan & lower feed-in tariffs. Alina Sviderska, Country Manager, is delighted with the results. To counter low payments from the Guaranteed Buyer, renewable energy companies are selling electricity at market prices.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Scatec, Ukraine, Europe, PV Power Plant
Arkema Signs 400-GWh Solar PPA in France
French chemicals giant Arkema SA has signed a 20-year PPA with EDF Renewables for 400 GWh of solar-powered electricity yearly, securing 70% of Bostik's domestic electricity needs. It's part of Arkema's commitment to reduce CO2 emissions and support a more sustainable economy.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, PPA, Europe, arkema
NSW Approves 215-MW Solar-Plus-Storage Park
NSW's Renewable Energy Zone is set to get a boost with a 215-MW solar park & 50 MW/50 MWh battery storage facility, creating jobs and powering 78,000 homes - with strict measures to protect the local area.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, nsw, renewable energy zone
RWE Secures 66MW Solar Projects in Poland
RWE AG scores big win with 66 MW of solar projects in Poland, making a major investment in the country's green portfolio. The move is part of its plan to invest EUR 55 billion net globally and grow its green capacity to 65 GW by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, rwe, Solar Project
Bluefield's Broadway House: Solar, Storage, Sheep
Harnessing power of the sun, Northumberland County Council has granted permission for a groundbreaking 49.9-MW solar farm with 60-MW battery storage system. Sheep will soon graze at this former open cast coal mining site, part of UK's Bluefield Group's third solar project and the first to feature a co-located battery storage.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Bluefield, Northumberland
EDP Inaugurates 3.8-MWp Solar Park in Brazil
EDP Brasil has opened a 3.8-MWp solar complex in Sao Paulo, providing electricity to 3,400 households. Part of EDP's solar energy focus in Brazil, the project marks the start of their 2026 goal to install 530 MWp of DG capacity.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDP, PV Power Plant, Brasil
Voltalia Acquires 55% in Dutch 60MW Solar Park
Voltalia SA, the French renewable power producer, acquires a 55% stake in a 60-MW solar park in the Netherlands. Commissioned in March 2022, the Mosselbanken project is estimated to reduce 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Voltalia strengthens their Dutch presence with local offices in Amsterdam and Groningen.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, PV Power Plant