Solar Plants News

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
Germany Adds One-Point-Four Gigawatts Of Solar Capacity In July Surge
Germany connected 1.4 GW of PV in July, lifting total capacity past 109 GW as Bavaria leads 2025 additions.
Aug 21, 2025 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Rooftop PV, Germany, utility-scale PV, auctions, Europe, rooftop solar, grid integration
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
USDA Limits Solar Projects on Farmland, Developers Concerned
USDA tightens solar and wind project rules on farmland, prioritizing agriculture and smaller systems, while clean-energy advocates push for coexistence and innovative designs.
Aug 20, 2025 // Plants, USDA
Geronimo Launches 125-MW Solar Project in Michigan
Geronimo Power launches a 125-MW solar project in Michigan, boosting its MISO market capacity to nearly 1 GW and advancing Midwest renewable energy goals.
Aug 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Michigan, North America, PV Power Plant, Geronimo Power
Texas Eyes 500 MW Floating Solar Revolution
Texas' floating solar project aims for 500 MW by 2030, conserving water and energy. A $700M investment could set a new standard for sustainable power in the Americas.
Aug 19, 2025 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, Texas, North America, floating solar project
Masdar Consortium Secures Funding for Saudi Solar Giant
Powering 700,000 homes, the 2-GW Al Sadawi solar project in Saudi Arabia sets a new benchmark for giga-scale solar, driving renewable energy goals with cutting-edge technology.
Aug 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant