Solar Plants News

Voltalia Secures PPA for 34MW Solar in UK
Voltalia secures PPA with Co-op for 34-MW Eastgate solar project in Northern England. Co-op to purchase green energy for 15 years, enough to power 170 food stores and 500 funeralcare homes, helping reach net zero operations by 2035.
Nov 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, PPA, Voltalia, Europe
Akuo Boosts Mayotte's Renewable Energy Push
Experience clean energy with Akuo Energy's 1.2MW Hamaha Solar Park in Mayotte, a French archipelago. Offsetting 1,100 tonnes of CO2, the facility provides energy to 1,700 people and a 3.5MWh battery storage system for peak demand. Akuo Energy has 20+ GW of projects in the pipeline.
Nov 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Akuo Energy, PV Power Plant, Mayotte
Amazon Powers Up Oklahoma: Solar Farm Planned
Amazon continues its commitment to clean energy with its first solar farm in Oklahoma. The Kiowa County project will generate 100 megawatts of power, with three projects producing 618 megawatts of clean energy. Amazon is aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 and investing in more than 400 global wind and solar farms. Local communities can benefit from this clean energy project.
Nov 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Amazon, North America, PV Power Plant
Europe's Largest Solar Plant Halted in Romania
Discover why Romania's largest solar power project in Europe was cancelled. Learn how private companies are blocked from building projects over 50 hectares outside urban areas and read about Germany's 800MW floating solar power plant in Bulgaria!
Nov 22, 2023 // Plants, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant
UAE Lights Up World's Largest Solar Plant Before COP28
Explore the UAE's Net Zero 2050 goal with the 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant. This ambitious project is expected to displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions and provide enough electricity to power nearly 200,000 homes. Witness the incredible milestone achieved with Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE's commitment to clean energy.
Nov 22, 2023 // Plants, Asia, UAE, PV Power Plant
Eneco Launches 800-MW Green H2 Hub in Rotterdam
Eneco is delivering a green revolution: 800-MW electrolyzer to produce 80,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for industrial customers. By 2035, the Netherlands will have 4GW of green production capacity - join the revolution now.
Nov 21, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Solar to Fuel, Eneco, Rotterdam
11 GW Green Hydrogen Project in Brazil
Solatio Energia is investing over BRL 100 billion to create an 11GW green hydrogen project in Brazil's Piaui state, producing 4,000 tonnes of hydrogen per day. It's an ambitious project to supply local industry and for export to Europe.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, South america, Brazil, Solatio Energia
China's Mega Renewable Project: 11GW & Beyond
China Energy Investment Corp. and China Longyuan Power Group Corp. are investing $416 million to build the world's second largest renewable energy project. This 11-gigawatt power plant in Gansu province will reduce emissions and provide back-up energy storage. Construction will begin soon after government approval.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, China, Asia
Ohio Solar Boom: 168 MW in Construction
National Grid Renewables has begun construction of two Ohio solar parks, with a total of 167.5 MW capacity. The Ross Park (120 MW) and Fayette Park (47.5 MW) will use First Solar modules and reduce 145,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Ross Park will generate USD 27 million in revenue for the county over 25 years, while Fayette Park will contribute USD 10.6 million.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant, National Grid Renewables
GE, Alfanar Unite for 334MW of Renewables in Spain
GE Vernova & Alfanar form JV to develop 334MW of wind & solar projects in Spain; targeting ready-to-build status by 2025 & COD by 2027. Plans to explore battery & energy storage solutions.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Spain, Europe, Alfanar, GE Vernova
Cero Generation Powers Up 70-MW Agri-PV Plant
Cero Generation and Macquarie's Green Investment Group have successfully launched the 70-MW Pontinia solar photovoltaic plant in Italy's Lazio region. The agrivoltaic project produces electricity for the grid and two virtual PPAs with Heineken NV and Philips, while also growing agricultural crops on 65% of its surface area.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Italy, Europe, cero generation, Agri-PV Plant
Malaysia Seeks EPC for 30-MW Floatovoltaics
TNB is building a 30-MW solar park, the first of its kind in Malaysia, to power the nation toward its 2030 renewable energy goal. EPC contractors have until Dec 8 to submit proposals and help the nation reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, TNB, Malaysia, Asia, PV Power Plant
UAE Harnesses Solar Power Before Climate Talks
Explore the UAE's groundbreaking Al Dhafra solar plant and its ambitious plans to reach "net zero" in carbon emissions by 2050. Be part of the COP28 climate talks to see how the UAE is making progress in tackling climate change.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Asia, UAE, PV Power Plant
EDPR Powers Up 5-MWp Solar in France
EDP Renewables has achieved a major milestone with the completion of its first 5 MWp solar park in northeastern France. The Neuilly project will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of 1,200 households and mitigate over 2,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. This is just the start of EDP's renewables expansion into France, with plans to develop 330 MWp of solar capacity and manage an additional 388 MW for clients. Join the French renewable energy revolution and make the switch to clean energy today!
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, Europe, EDP Renewables, PV Power Plant
Groundbreaking on Box Canyon: BrightNight-Cordelio Solar Project Soars
BrightNight and Cordelio Power start construction of a massive 300-MW solar farm in Arizona. Box Canyon Solar Project to generate 900,000 MWh of renewable energy annually, powering 77,000 homes and businesses, with USD 134 million in local economic benefits. Operational in 2025, it will expand their joint venture partnership to 2 GW capacity.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, solar farm, Cordelio Power, brightnight