Solar Plants News

Gerdau and Newave Energia Unveil Massive Solar Project in Brazil
Gerdau SA and Newave Energia are teaming up to construct a massive solar park in Brazil, powering Gerdau's steel manufacturing and reducing their carbon footprint.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Solar Project, Gerdau, Newave Energia
Vattenfall and Evonik Forge Green Partnership with German Solar PPA
Vattenfall and Evonik join forces in a long-term electricity supply contract, harnessing the power of solar energy to drive sustainability and investment in Germany's booming renewable market.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, Germany, Europe, Vattenfall, Evonik
Onyx and Qcells Partner to Power Massachusetts with Solar
Join Onyx Renewable Partners and Qcells North America in their mission to create a sustainable future with two community solar and battery projects in Massachusetts, providing clean energy to 700 homes and offsetting carbon emissions.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, USA, Massachusetts, North America, Qcells, Onyx
Elgin Energy's Shady Creek Solar Park Gets Green Light
Elgin Energy secures approval for a 60-MW solar project with battery storage in Victoria, Australia, adding to its growing global portfolio of renewable energy projects.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Elgin Energy
Greenbacker Capital Management Powers Up Utah's Largest Solar Farm
Greenbacker Capital Management launches its largest clean energy asset, the 200-MW Appaloosa Solar 1 solar farm, expected to eliminate 395,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Utah, North America, PV Power Plant, Greenbacker Capital Management
Iraq Nears Deal for Massive 1-GW Solar Project
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity is set to sign a contract with ACWA Power Co for a 1-GW solar project in Najaf Governorate, following a year-long delay and rumors. The Council of Ministers has approved the project, bringing it one step closer to fruition.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Asia, ACWA Power, Iraq
Ib Vogt Secures €350m Financing for 418MW Spanish Solar Portfolio
Ib Vogt secures €350m financing for 418MW solar portfolio in Spain, with construction underway and commercial operation expected by 2025. Nord/LB shows commitment to the energy transition in Spain.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, ib vogt
ACCIONA Energía to Construct India's Largest Solar Plant
ACCIONA Energía plans to build a massive solar plant in Rajasthan, India, producing enough green electricity to power 840,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 724,000 tonnes annually. With Rajasthan leading in solar installations, India is on track to achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, Acciona, PV Power Plant
Bahrain Seeks Contractors for 100 MW Solar Power Project
Bahrain's EWA seeks contractors for a 100 MW solar park in the Southern Governorate. Bids open on April 4. Bahrain aims for 5% renewable electricity by 2025.
Feb 14, 2024 // Plants, Asia, PV Power Plant, Bahrain, EWA
Solar Shines on US Farms as Wind Power Slows
Solar installations on US farms have surged by 30% in the past five years, outpacing wind turbine growth. President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and rural energy grid challenges fuel further expansion.
Feb 14, 2024 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant
Standard Solar Expands Illinois Community Solar Portfolio with 84 MW Acquisition
Standard Solar expands its community solar portfolio in Illinois with the acquisition of 14 projects, showcasing their success in a challenging economic landscape.
Feb 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Standard Solar, Maryland, PV Power Plant
Revolutionizing Offshore Energy: EU Project Introduces 150 MW Offshore Solar Farms
Revolutionizing offshore energy, a joint project led by Oceans of Energy and European partners aims to introduce standardized 150 MW offshore solar farms in the North Sea, optimizing space utilization and reducing costs for green electricity production.
Feb 13, 2024 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant
Hartek Power Wins Contract for 75-MW Solar Project in India
Hartek Power secures INR 1.13bn contract to develop a 75 MW solar farm in eastern India, adding to their impressive portfolio in the renewable energy sector.
Feb 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Hartek Power
Air Products Partners with Eneco for Solar-Powered Dutch Sites
Air Products partners with Eneco to fuel its Dutch plants with renewable power from the Vlagtwedde solar park, cutting emissions and advancing sustainability goals.
Feb 13, 2024 // Plants, Eneco, PV Power Plant, Air Products
Credit Agricole Commits to 20-Year Solar PPA in France
Credit Agricole takes a green leap with a 20-year power purchase agreement, buying solar park output to meet 3.5% of its power demand and align with its climate strategy.
Feb 12, 2024 // Plants, France, Europe, Credit Agricole