Solar Plants News

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.

CGN Brasil has embarked on a major project: constructing a 195-MW solar complex in Ceara, Brazil. BRL 650 million will be invested to generate 370,000 MWh of renewable energy, enough to power 240,000 homes. Ceara is now a major player in the energy game, with 643GW of solar power, 94GW of onshore wind, and 117GW of offshore wind.

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.

Aisin Corp, a Japanese automotive parts supplier, has partnered with Greenalia to reserve 50 MW of energy from Texas' Misae II solar project. Greenalia will generate 130 GWh of electricity annually for Aisin's North American unit, 18% of the project's capacity. Misae II is expected to be operational by late 2025 and could expand up to 695 MWdc.

TotalEnergies is building a 216-MW solar-battery hybrid system, producing over 400 GWh of clean electricity, in South Africa's Northern Cape province. Set to become operational in 2025, the project will ensure a continuous supply of green electricity for local utility Eskom.

The Sri Lankan government has approved a 700-MW floating solar park with 1.5 GWh battery storage, providing 1,100 GWh of renewable energy annually and investing USD 1.72 billion. An environmental milestone, this project will revolutionize the energy sector of Kilinochchi.

Aggreko, a world-leading power solutions provider, has purchased nine community solar projects in New York with a combined capacity of 59MW, with the first site already switched on, and the rest to follow in 2021. Tax equity financing from an institutional investor will help make the transaction possible.

MET Group's Puerto Real 3 solar park in Spain has reached commercial operations- 50MW of energy produced from over 88,000 solar panels, located in Andalusia with its high solar irradiation levels. MET Group acquired the project in 2022 and has been in Spain for more than seven years with 400MW in operation.

Aspen & Oakhurst join forces to form Headwater Energy, a 4.3 GWp integrated solar and energy storage platform with 83 MWp of operating assets & 7 projects in construction. Headwater seeks funding to expand in 2024.

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.

Sembcorp wins 117 MWp solar PV tender from Singapore's government, furthering its commitment to green energy with 25GW of renewable capacity by 2028.

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.

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.

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.

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.