Solar Plants News

J-POWER energises 30-MW Hibikinada solar park in Fukuoka Prefecture now
J-POWER’s 29.99-MW Hibikinada solar plant in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, starts operation, adding 40 GWh of green power yearly and advancing the utility’s Blue Mission 2050 goals.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Japan, Asia, J-Power, Kitakyushu, Blue Mission 2050
Iberdrola walks away from 53-MW Manowo-Wyszebórz solar project, leaving Novavis in search of a new partner
Iberdrola quits the 53-MW Manowo-Wyszebórz solar project in Poland, leaving developer Novavis to find new investors for the RTB-stage plant slated for completion in 2027.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant, Novavis
PPC Expands Bulgarian Portfolio, Acquiring 88-MW Vedrare Solar Farm Development
PPC will add an 88-MW solar farm in Vedrare, Bulgaria, to its portfolio in Q1 2026, boosting annual green output by 140 GWh and cutting 70 kt of CO₂, as part of its drive toward 11.8 GW of renewables by 2027.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, PPC, Bulgaria
Zen, HD Renewable Propose 100-MW Solar Park in Queensland
Zen Energy and HD Renewable plan a 100-MW solar park with 200-MW battery in Queensland, aiming for a sustainable future by 2027. Public comments open until June 17.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Solar Park, Zen Energy, HD Renewable
Toyota Boshoku’s 5.7-MW Illinois Solar Array Powers 85 % of Plant Demand
Toyota Boshoku America flips the switch on a 5.7-MW solar array in Illinois, meeting 85 % of plant power, cutting 6,800 t CO₂ and locking in energy savings.
May 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Illinois, Toyota Boshoku
Fortescue’s 644-MW Pilbara Solar Hub Opens to Public Review Process
Western Australia opens public consultation on Fortescue’s 644-MW Turner River Solar Hub; feedback will guide state and possible federal environmental review.
May 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Western Australia, Fortescue, Turner River, Pilbara solar, EPA review
Qatar Consortium to Build 1 GW PV Plant in Syria
Qatar-led consortium invests $7 billion in Syria's energy revival, creating 300,000 jobs and transforming the power landscape with solar and gas projects.
May 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, Qatar, PV Power Plant, Syria
Saudi Arabia's Rabigh 2 Solar Project Secures $220M Financing
Aljomaih and TotalEnergies power up Saudi Arabia with Rabigh 2 solar project, energizing 53,000 homes and cutting 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
May 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant, TotalEnergies, Aljomaih
Engie Secures Funding for 200-MW Solar in Gujarat
Engie's 200-MW solar project in Gujarat achieves financial closure, boosting India's renewable goals and expanding Engie's clean energy footprint.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Engie, gujarat, PV Power Plant
Arena Sells 40 MW Illinois Solar Projects to Summit Ridge
Arena Renewables sells 40-MW solar projects to Summit Ridge, powering 5,000 homes and creating jobs in Illinois, marking a strategic Midwest solar expansion.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Solar Project, Arena Renewables
EnBW Powers Up Germany's Largest Solar Park
EnBW's 80-MW solar park powers 30,000 homes, cutting CO₂ by 60,000 tonnes annually, marking a major step in Germany's clean energy transition.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, enbw, PV Power Plant
Altus Power Expands Solar Reach with Key Acquisition
Altus Power expands to 26 states with a 48-MW solar acquisition, boosting New York capacity and enhancing sustainable energy for public-sector clients.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Altus Power
Sembcorp Lands Second Hybrid Solar-Storage Contract in India’s Energy Push
Sembcorp Green Infra secures 150-MW solar and 300-MWh battery project from SJVN, its second hybrid award in India, boosting renewables portfolio to 6.3 GW.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, hybrid, Asia, sembcorp
Aquila Breaks Ground on 52-MW Agrivoltaic Solar Project in Sicily
Aquila Clean Energy has begun building a 52 MW agrivoltaic plant near Catania, Sicily—part of its 570 MW regional pipeline—blending solar power with local farming to advance Italy’s green transition.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, agrivoltaic, aquila, sicily
Reden Powers Italy with 14 MW Solar Launch
Reden's new solar farms in Italy's Molise region power 7,000 homes, cut 13,000 tonnes of emissions, and boost their Italian capacity to over 50 MW.
May 28, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, Reden, PV Power Plant