Solar Plants News

Europe's largest floating solar farm is now in the works. Q Energy, along with Solutions 30 SE, Ciel & Terre Int., and Perpetum Energy, have announced plans to build a 74.3-MW floating solar farm in France's Haute-Marne region. Construction is set to begin soon, with 37,000 people set to benefit from the power produced.

Constructing Bulgaria's first hybrid power facility, the 237-MW Tenevo Solar Park. It will be accompanied by 250 MW of wind turbines and 250 MW/500 MWh of battery storage. A joint investment by Eurowind Energy and Renalfa IPP, it will drive Bulgaria's green transition and provide a strong boost for renewable energy in southeast Europe.

Experience the warmth of the sun in Norway as 360 solar panels are installed in the Svalbard Archipelago, providing electricity to an old shipping radio station and cutting CO2 emissions. Helping isolated sites and the planet, this renewable energy project is leading the way to a greener future.

Swedish developer Alight is building a 100+ MW solar park in Finland, expected to power 20,000 homes. Construction will begin in 2024, bringing jobs to the community and helping Finland reach its carbon neutrality goals. Warren Campbell of Alight expresses excitement for the expansion.

Qair, the French renewable power producer, has announced the launch of a 60-MW solar park in Poland. It will occupy 82 hectares, have 112,000 solar panels, and power 20,000 homes annually. Qair's aim is to have over 500MW of capacity in Poland by 2024.

Elektroprivreda HZHB granted government approval to build a 150-MW solar PV park in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Project to require USD 98.9 million investment and generate 263 GWh of electricity annually. A step towards increased green energy capacity in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Photon Energy, Toshiba, JA Mitsui Leasing & Fuyo General Lease collaborate with Ark Solar Energy to build a 120-MW solar park with a photovoltaic complex providing electricity to a semiconductor manufacturer. Construction underway with expansion plans to 480 MW by 2021.

INTEC and CHINT Solar partner to build a 64-MWp photovoltaic solar park in Hallstavik, Sweden. Expected to generate 63 GWh of electricity each year, powering 12,600 households. Construction planned for completion by Q2 2024. Axfood AB signs 12-year PPA agreement.

Astronaut Tim Peake backs space-based solar farms, with SpaceX rockets bringing costs down to $300 per kilo. ESA's Solaris programme looks to launch solar panels into space, with UK funding to create energy equivalent to a large power station. However, the technology is still years away from solving any energy challenges.

Help Israel meet its energy needs and reduce emissions with 5th solar power plant in Negev desert. Latest project is part of government's goal of 30% renewable energy by 2030, with total power generation of 700 MW annually.

Discover how Brazil has experienced rapid solar growth since 2018, driving record-low prices and the launch of Aneel's first renewable energy auction with only solar projects.

Matrix Renewables and RPlus Energies have teamed up to launch the largest solar facility in Idaho Power's service territory. Together with Meta and Idaho Power, they are providing clean, renewable energy support to Meta's new data centre, helping transition to a sustainable future.

EDF Renewables UK & PS Renewables have unveiled plans for the Rosefield Solar Farm in Buckinghamshire, England. A NSIP with a generating capacity of over 50 MW, public consultation begins 28th September. Low carbon electricity to power thousands of homes & businesses, while delivering substantial benefits to the local community & environment.

Intec Energy Solutions and Chint Solar have been selected by Alight to deliver a 64MW photovoltaic project in Hallstavik, Sweden. The solar farm will contribute to advancing sustainable energy sources and mitigating carbon emissions, while providing customer service excellence.

Ørsted marks its entry into UK with One Earth solar farm, set to generate 740 MW of power to 200,000 homes. This is among the largest solar farms in the country and will help Ørsted reach its onshore capacity of 17.5 GW by 2030. 5.7 GW of onshore renewables are already operational or in the works.