Solar Plants News

Space Solar Farms: Viable Reality Now?
Harness the power of the universe: Scientists from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea have proven it is possible to create lightweight, low-cost solar panels that can generate energy in space. These findings could open the door to commercially viable solar farms in space - find out how!
Oct 25, 2023 // Technology, Plants, PV Power Plant
Pairing Solar + Water Reservoirs: Streževo Dam Pilot
JP Hidrosistem Streževo is investing in a 500 kW photovoltaic power plant, combining solar and hydroelectric power. The project will benefit North Macedonia and contribute to its clean energy goals.
Oct 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, North Macedonia, PV Power Plant, JP Hidrosistem Streževo
TotalEnergies Starts Green Revolution: 380MW Texas Solar
TotalEnergies' Go Green Project takes shape with the 380MW Myrtle Solar Farm in Houston, TX, featuring 705,000 PV panels and 225MWh of battery storage. Benefit 70% power supply to industrial sites and 30% sold to Kilroy Realty under a 15-year CPPA. Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit compliant and reducing emissions. Power your future with TotalEnergies!
Oct 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Houston, solar farm, TotalEnergies
Conway Solar Lights Way to Clean Energy
Harness the power of the sun! Lightsource BP has energized a 95MW AC/135MW DC solar farm in Arkansas providing electricity to 21,000 homes annually. Experience the sustainability benefits of reduced CO2 emissions and discover the five-acre pollinator garden.
Oct 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Lightsource BP, Conway Solar
135-MW Solar Delivers Benefits to Arkansas Community
135-MW solar project in White County, Arkansas: Lightsource bp & Conway Corp create clean energy for 21,000 homes and economic development, plus pollinator conservation. First Solar, Array Technologies, and Attala Steel local supply chains support the project's five-acre native pollinator garden benefit.
Oct 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, PV Power Plant
Ohio's 1st Floating Solar Project to Power Del-Co Water
Revolutionary floating solar project with 3.2 MW capacity to begin in Ohio. Del-Co Water, D3Energy, Gardner Capital, and Ciel & Terre to partner on state's first floating solar project.
Oct 20, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, North America, Ciel & Terre, Ohio, PV Power Plant, Del-Co Water, D3Energy, Gardner Capital
Windorah's Second Chance at Solar: Outback Town Revives Renewable Hope
Discover how Windorah, a remote town in western Queensland, is replacing its failed solar dish farm with a new $4.5 million solar farm that promises to meet the town's electricity needs. Ergon Energy is taking steps to ensure success and the locals are cautiously hopeful.
Oct 19, 2023 // Plants, queensland, Windorah
Naturgy Harnesses Solar Power in Canary Islands
Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Naturgy, PV Power Plant, Gran Canaria
Voltalia Powers Up 140MW Karavasta Solar Park in Albania
Voltalia has completed the construction of its 140-MW Karavasta solar park in Albania. 200HA of land will offset 29,160 tonnes of CO2 emissions, enough to meet the annual consumption of 220,000 residents. With a 15-year contract for half its output, Karavasta is part of Albania's goal to reach 54.4% renewables share by 2030.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant, Albania
EDPR Secures PPA for 180-MW Texas Solar
EDPR has signed a 15-year PPA with an unnamed multinational retailer, covering 162MW of a 180MW solar park in Texas. The project will contribute to EDPR's 17GW capacity target for 2023-2026 and is expected to enter into operation in 2025.
Oct 16, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, EDPR
Illinois Shines Brighter: ComEd, SunVest Launch 12 MW Community Solar
ComEd and SunVest have partnered to supply northern Illinois with four new community solar projects with 12 MW of capacity. The projects cover 47 acres and 20,000+ solar panels, with more to follow by 2023. Join the community in powering the future with clean energy!
Oct 16, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, ComEd, SunVest
2035: Solar Space Farm to Power UK
Space Solar is revolutionizing renewable energy with a 2km-long solar farm in space. By 2035, Earth could receive 13x more energy than terrestrial and offshore wind farms, thanks to ESA-backed satellite technology. Join Space Solar in revolutionizing the future of sustainable energy and securing a brighter future for the planet.
Oct 13, 2023 // Technology, Plants, UK, Europe
Ilmatar Bags Solar Permits for Sweden
Ilmatar Solar AB is making history with its first solar array in Sweden. With plans to construct and grid connect 55MWp of energy at Knihult, it's set to power 210,000 homes and become a major success in the Swedish market. Get the story behind the project Spring 2024.
Oct 13, 2023 // Plants, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Ilmatar Solar
Cubico Powers Colombia: 200MW Solar Online
Cubico and Celsia continue to play a major role in Colombia's energy transition, bringing 300MW of solar power to the grid in 2021 and 500MW more in the pipeline. Their projects have helped to establish alternative sources of energy during the dry season, creating a more sustainable future.
Oct 12, 2023 // Plants, cubico, celsia
Origis Begins 550 MW Solar-Storage Revolution in Mississippi
Origis Energy is set to create a solar-plus-storage site in Mississippi, with 150 MW of solar and 50 MW of battery storage. The Golden Triangle II project will generate enough electricity to power 126,000 homes and have an economic benefit of over $145m. Supported by PPAs from TVA, RES and Mitsubishi Power Americas are providing construction and battery storage services.
Oct 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Mississippi, North America, Origis Energy