Solar Plants News

Energiekontor Hits FID on 60MW German Solar PV Project
Energiekontor has reached financial close on a 60MW solar park in Brandenburg, Germany, with construction starting in Q3 2024 and 68GWh of green electricity generated in its 1st year of operation. It also has the option to develop solar parks with a total capacity of 225MW in Germany and France.
Jul 11, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, Solar Project, Energiekontor
GSEO Completes Hybrid Solar-Storage Project in Oz
Victory Hill Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities (GSEO) completes phase 2 of the solar and storage hybrid system in Australia with the addition of a 4.95MW two-hour battery energy storage system. GSEO continues to optimize the grid connection for better renewable power availability.
Jul 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Solar Project, GSEO
1 Million Kilowatts Solar Plant Harvests Sun & Salt in Tianjin, China
World's largest solar plant with 1 million kilowatt capacity connected to grid in Tianjin, China. Plant tilts solar panels at 17 degrees for improved efficiency while producing salt, solar energy and aquaculture - saving 500,000 tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 emissions by 1.25 million tons. Investment in China's new energy sector at $1.36 trillion with high growth expected.
Jul 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, China, Asia, PV Power Plant
TotalEnergies, Sonatrach Ink Renewables Pact
TotalEnergies and Sonatrach have signed a cooperation agreement to explore solar, hydrogen and low carbon energies in Algeria. The agreement also includes a R&D programme for the energy transition, as well as increased gas production.
Jul 10, 2023 // Plants, Africa, Algeria, TotalEnergies, Sonatrach
CEE Group Buys 103.5MW Dutch Solar Farm
CEE Group acquires a 103.5-MWp solar project from Ecorus Group in the Netherlands, increasing their solar portfolio to over 350 MWp. Fledderbosch solar park to be commissioned in 2022 with a 15-year fixed tariff under SDE++ support scheme. Ecorus responsible for EPC and first partnership between two companies.
Jul 10, 2023 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Europe, Netherlands, PV Power Plant, CEE Group
McDonald's India Powers Up Delhi with Solar Plant
McDonald's India (North & East) has commissioned Delhi's largest solar power plant in Najafgarh with a capacity of 3.2MW. It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 3,822 tonnes annually and promote biofuel & biodiesel for ecological sustainability.
Jul 7, 2023 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, McDonald's
Les Mousquetaires Secures 95MWp Solar PPA
Les Mousquetaires, a leading agri-food producer in France, have signed a 95 MWp photovoltaic PPA to supply electricity to 1,000 of their facilities. This is the second largest corporate PPA in France to date, and a major step towards their carbon footprint reduction goals.
Jul 7, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, France, PPA, Europe, Les Mousquetaires
Duke and Amazon: 2-MW Rooftop Solar Project In Kentucky
Duke Energy and Amazon have launched a 2-MW rooftop solar project in Northern Kentucky, providing clean energy to 400 homes and businesses. The project is part of Amazon's commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Duke Energy has three other solar sites in the region.
Jul 7, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, USA, Amazon, Duke Energy, North America, Solar Project
Sinopec's Giant: World's Largest Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant
Sinopec is leading the way in renewable energy with a new hydrogen production facility in Kuqa, China, committed to reducing carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 and reducing 100,000 tons of emissions per year. Be part of the future with Sinopec!
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Solar to Fuel, China, Asia, hydrogen, Sinopec
Iberdrola Invests in Germany: 56MWp Boldekow Solar Plant
Iberdrola has announced its first photovoltaic project in Germany. 56MWp of clean energy, 80,000 bifacial solar modules, 50GWh a year, 20,000 tCO2 savings and €5m in local taxes. Vodafone partnership takes Germany one step closer to the industrial energy transition.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
CNOOC Connects Grazing Animals to 40MW Solar Grid
CNOOC has connected to the grid its 40-MW onshore PV project located in the city of Hezuo, China. This unique project follows an "Animal Husbandry-solar Complementary Project" model, with a 6-MW/12-MWh energy storage system and racks to allow animal grazing. It is helping CNOOC achieve its green and low-carbon transition goals and supporting local development.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Grids, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, CNOOC
Trina Solar Supplies 800 MW to 2 GW Al Dhafra PV Plant
This article looks at a firm's growth in solar energy production capacity, plus the successful delivery of 800 MW of 210mm Vertex modules to the 2 GW Al Dhafra PV Power Plant project in Abu Dhabi. Learn about the four key features that unlock a low Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
Jul 5, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Markets & Finance News, Trina Solar, solar module, Al Dhafra PV Plant
Renantis Raises Funds for 8.2MW Italian Agrivoltaic
Renantis launches crowdfunding campaign to finance 8.2-MW La Manganizza agrivoltaic project in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Citizens can take part by investing with 3-year loans of up to EUR 10,000, with estimated 12 GWh/year and 4,000 homes powered. Project includes 85% cultivation area & multiple beehives.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Renantis
CEE, Goldbeck Activate 154-MWp Solar Park in Germany
CEE Group and Goldbeck Solar have commissioned a 154.77-MWp solar farm in Brandenburg, Germany. Generating 160,000 MWh of green electricity every year, the Doellen park will power 36,000 four-person households with DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG backing the project. Engie has assumed PPA partner responsibility for the next 10 years.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, cee, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck
154MW German Solar Farm Inaugurated in Gumtow, Brandenburg
Experience the milestone of Germany's energy transition: Döllen solar park, commissioned by CEE Group and partner Goldbeck Solar, is a 154.77 MWp photovoltaic plant operational for one year. Financed by DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing and supplied with solar modules by Astronergy. E.DIS Netz grid supplied with electricity from the transformer station in Schönhagen. Exceptional professionalism and commitment thanked by CEE Group.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, CEE Group, Goldbeck Solar