Solar Large-Scale Plants News

Goias celebrates the inauguration of a solar-hydro hybrid energy plant, equipped with 1,800 solar modules and a hydropower generator. The investment of BRL 26 million will benefit the local population and environment, producing enough energy to cover the needs of three towns.

Voltalia has successfully commissioned a 50.6 MW solar cluster in Portugal, reducing 46,685 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. With long-term PPAs and an agreement with Renault, Voltalia is leading the way in renewable energy and looking to expand its presence.

Fortum, a Finnish energy company, plans to build a 90-MW solar power plant in Sweden. The project, called Alvret, will cover 95 hectares of land and is estimated to take up to three years to complete. Construction will begin once the permit process is finished. An additional 80-MW solar project is planned for Virolahti, Finland.

TSK Electronica y Electricidad SA to construct two 180 MW solar photovoltaic plants in the Dominican Republic for US utility AES Corp. The two projects, Peravia I and II, are the fourth collaboration between the companies in the country.

European Energy unveils ambitious plans for the largest solar farm in the Baltics. Located in Anyksciai, Lithuania, it has a capacity of 65MW and will provide 24,000 households with clean energy when it is connected to the grid in Q4 2023. It will feature 140,000 solar panels and a total output of 90,000MWh per year.

Celesc announces solar farm construction in South Santa Catarina, investing BRL 22 million in three solar farms with a combined capacity of 5 MW. Medium-sized consumers will benefit from the energy generated and credited to their bills.

MaxSolar GmbH is completing a 125 MW solar park in Bavaria that will generate 131 MWh of clean electricity yearly, heating & powering almost 40,000 households. Construction of a district heating system connected to the solar park has already begun. Official commissioning on September 28.

Avangrid has announced their first solar project in California: the 44MW Camino Solar to be constructed by Cupertino Electric in Kern County. It will create jobs, generate local taxes, and bring clean energy to the area. Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, calls it a necessary step to address climate change.

Dominion Energy is constructing a 100-MW solar facility with a battery storage component, expected to generate enough electricity to power over 37,000 homes. The project will commence late this year, and will result in USD 200 million in economic activity and two 1-MW solar carport arrays, 18 electric transit buses, 50 electric fleet vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Join the Kladovo Solar Gate project and help Serbia become a leader in renewable energy. This proposed 300 MW solar photovoltaic plant is located 5 kilometres from the city of Kladovo and is in its early planning stages. Be part of a potentially revolutionary new energy source.

PAD RES secures €54 million investment from Polish Development Fund for two solar farms in Pomeranian Voivodeship with 117 MW capacity, 140 hectares coverage. Electrum chosen as general contractor to strengthen market position for energy transition in Poland.

European Energy is set to build a 115MW solar farm in Broceni, Latvia. Generating 120,000MWh of renewable electricity annually, this project will lead to reduced electricity and heating costs for citizens, helping Latvia transition to a greener economy. European Energy's portfolio of 1.5GW of renewable energy projects in Latvia shows their commitment to sustainability.

ACWA Power has reached financial close on two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with a combined capacity of 2.6GW. Investment totals US$2.37bn and commercial operations will begin in 2025, providing clean renewable energy as part of Saudi's National Renewable Energy Program.

Leeward Renewable Energy LLC has launched its 100-MW Oak Trail solar project in North Carolina. Discover the PV park near Mayock in Currituck County, financed with a USD 420 million green loan plus a USD-195-million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo. Plus, the native vegetation and wildflowers pollinator habitat.

CIMIC Group's unit Pacific Partnerships acquires rights to develop 300-MW DC solar project in Queensland, capable of providing power for around 100,000 average-sized homes. Juan Santamaria notes Queensland is strategic focus for their diversified energy and utilities portfolio. Engineering, procurement and construction to be managed with an aim to commission in 2026.