Solar Plants News

Boston Scientific Boosts Europe's Decarbonisation with BayWa Solar VPPA
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.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, baywa r.e., vppa, PV Power Plant, Boston Scientific
Scatec Satisfied with Largest Solar Plant in Ukraine
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.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Scatec, Ukraine, Europe, PV Power Plant
Arkema Signs 400-GWh Solar PPA in France
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.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, PPA, Europe, arkema
NSW Approves 215-MW Solar-Plus-Storage Park
NSW's Renewable Energy Zone is set to get a boost with a 215-MW solar park & 50 MW/50 MWh battery storage facility, creating jobs and powering 78,000 homes - with strict measures to protect the local area.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, nsw, renewable energy zone
Ørsted Powers Meta's AZ Data Centre
Meta Platforms Inc is taking a giant step towards renewable energy, with the majority of energy supplied from a 300-MW solar park and the commitment to use 100% renewable energy, setting it up for net zero emissions.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Ørsted, PV Power Plant, Meta Platforms Inc
RWE Secures 66MW Solar Projects in Poland
RWE AG scores big win with 66 MW of solar projects in Poland, making a major investment in the country's green portfolio. The move is part of its plan to invest EUR 55 billion net globally and grow its green capacity to 65 GW by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, rwe, Solar Project
Dubai Unveils Majestic 'World's Largest' Solar Plant
Dubai has unveiled the world's largest CSP project, the 950-MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. With the tallest solar tower in the world at 263 metres, the project is investing AED 15.8 billion to reach a capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, Dubai, PV Power Plant
Low Carbon Lights Up 42MW Solar
Low Carbon connects three solar farms in UK and Netherlands, producing a total of 42MW of clean energy - part of their plan to create 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Netherlands, solar farm
Solar-Powered Smart Cowshed: GoodWe & Sunprime Partner
GoodWe's cutting-edge GW100K-HT inverters are helping India to reach energy independence with a 500KWp solar project powering a smart cowshed, reducing carbon impact and generating over 60 MWh per month. Unlock the potential of this transformative project.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Inverters, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, GoodWe
Bluefield's Broadway House: Solar, Storage, Sheep
Harnessing power of the sun, Northumberland County Council has granted permission for a groundbreaking 49.9-MW solar farm with 60-MW battery storage system. Sheep will soon graze at this former open cast coal mining site, part of UK's Bluefield Group's third solar project and the first to feature a co-located battery storage.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Bluefield, Northumberland
Greenco Seals 25MW Solar Project in Zambia
Africa Greenco Group secures 25-MW solar PPA in Zambia: US$37m investment to bring clean energy to Sesheke district in 2025.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Africa, zambia, PV Power Plant, Greenco
EDP Inaugurates 3.8-MWp Solar Park in Brazil
EDP Brasil has opened a 3.8-MWp solar complex in Sao Paulo, providing electricity to 3,400 households. Part of EDP's solar energy focus in Brazil, the project marks the start of their 2026 goal to install 530 MWp of DG capacity.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDP, PV Power Plant, Brasil
Voltalia Acquires 55% in Dutch 60MW Solar Park
Voltalia SA, the French renewable power producer, acquires a 55% stake in a 60-MW solar park in the Netherlands. Commissioned in March 2022, the Mosselbanken project is estimated to reduce 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Voltalia strengthens their Dutch presence with local offices in Amsterdam and Groningen.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, PV Power Plant
Sonnedix Breaks Ground on 300MW UK Solar
Sonnedix has broken ground on five solar projects in the UK, creating 270 jobs and set to provide 300MW of clean electricity, powering the UK's decarbonisation and energy security goals.
Dec 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Sonnedix, Europe, PV Power Plant
Honeywell Powers USVI Solar Farms
Honeywell International Inc has been chosen to provide a 124-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to 6 solar farms in the US Virgin Islands. This initiative is part of the USVI's commitment to reach 30% renewable energy usage. Honeywell is also providing an integrated safety system.
Dec 7, 2023 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, solar farm, Honeywell