Solar Plants News

TasRex's 5GW Renewables Ambition Unveiled
TasRex unveils ambitious plan to build 5 GW of solar, onshore and offshore wind farms in Tasmania. Construction to start in 2026, with 288-MW PV park and battery storage to begin operations next year. Grazing and farming to continue in the area after generation begins.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Tasmania, TasRex
Genex Powers Australia's Largest Solar Park
Genex Power Ltd and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd have partnered to provide Australia with its largest grid-connected solar park. With 25-year Power Purchase Agreement, 337.5 MW of the 450-775 MW capacity will be used to power Fortescue's planned green hydrogen and green ammonia facility. Bulli Creek solar project investment decision expected in 2024.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Genex Power, PV Power Plant
UK Renewables Power NZ Solar Revolution
Lodestone Energy is joining forces with Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West to develop 9 solar parks in NZ. Projects are estimated to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power 50,000 homes. HES Aotearoa, Ethical Power NZ taking part in the joint venture. EPC works underway. Be a part of this groundbreaking endeavor.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Lodestone Energy
Sonnedix Fires Up 149MW Solar Plant in Portugal
Sonnedix is breaking ground on a 149-MW solar PV plant in Portugal, expected to generate 234.5 GWh of clean energy per year - enough to power 78,000 homes. Be part of the energy revolution and follow Sonnedix's mission in the fight against climate change.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Sonnedix, Europe, PV Power Plant
Mytilineos Lands GBP114M EPC Deal for UK's Largest Solar Park
Mytilineos SA has been awarded a GBP-114.1-million EPC contract for the 373-MW Cleve Hill solar project in the UK. A veteran in UK solar park construction, Mytilineos is expected to complete the project in early 2025, yielding 374,000 GWh of electricity to power 100,000 homes.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Mytilineos
Interenergo Inaugurates 6.25 MW Solar Plant in Croatia
Interenergo's Bukovica solar power plant has inaugurated with 6.25 MW in peak capacity, making it one of Croatia's largest ground-based photovoltaic facilities. It and other renewable energy projects provide enough energy for 12,000 households annually. Join Interenergo in the energy transition today!
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Croatia, Interenergo
Fair Oaks REP: 50MW Solar-Storage Plan Approved
Ridge Clean Energy's Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park will provide 50MW of solar-storage to Nottinghamshire, UK, plus a Community Benefit Fund of £24,950 annually & 75% net gain in habitat & biodiversity. With construction starting soon, locals are already feeling the positive impact!
Oct 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Ridge Clean Energy
Yellowbud Solar: Amazon Powers Ohio
National Grid Renewables' 274-MW Amazon Solar Farm Ohio-Yellowbud is generating jobs, tax revenue and more. Experience its impact and Amazon's commitment to Ohio, now powered by 100% renewable energy.
Oct 4, 2023 // Plants, USA, Amazon, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant
DEWA Completes Second Unit of 2,627MW Solar Park
Discover how DEWA's fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is providing clean energy to 320,000+ homes and reducing carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes with its advanced hybrid solar power technologies.
Oct 3, 2023 // Plants, Dewa, PV Power Plant
SWRE Powers 300 MW NTPC Project
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd just won a INR 15.35 billion contract to install a 300MW solar project in Gujarat. It's the 3rd contract from NTPC REL in just over a year, with orders totaling INR 89.5 billion so far. Signing of the contract expected soon.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
600MW Solar Park in Queensland Gets Gov't Green Light
Edify Energy has been granted federal approval for a 600-MW solar project in Queensland, providing enough energy to power 200,000 homes and up to 350 jobs. Project funding is now being sought before construction can begin with strict environment conditions in place to protect the natural landscape.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Edify Energy, PV Power Plant, Solar Park
Sojitz, Eneos Invest in Australia's Largest Solar Plant
Sojitz and Eneos are powering Australia with the launch of the 204MW Edenvale Solar Park. The largest solar power plant in Australia run by Japanese investors, this marks the second large solar power plant the two have jointly invested in as part of their commitment to reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Sojitz, Eneos
BP Powers Petrochemical Complex with 187MW Solar Park
BP's Peacock Solar project in Texas is taking flight! 187-MW of ultra-low carbon solar energy powering Gulf Coast Growth Ventures will be operational in 2024. Lightsource bp is helping with development, and the renewable energy ambitions of BP are soaring.
Sep 27, 2023 // Plants, USA, Texas, North America, bp, PV Power Plant, Peacock Solar project
Plenitude Inaugurates 50MW Kazakhstan Solar Farm
Plenitude, an Eni subsidiary has inaugurated its first photovoltaic solar farm in Kazakhstan, a 50MW project of 90GWh of electricity annually. With 93,000 solar panels and a 7.5km powerline, Plenitude is contributing to Kazakhstan's energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. Experience the cutting-edge of energy technology with Plenitude!
Sep 27, 2023 // Plants, Asia, kazakhstan, solar farm, Plenitude
Poland Shines Bright with Solar: Former Coal Mine Now Home to EU's 2nd Largest Solar Facility
Poland opens its second-largest solar farm at former coal mine, producing 220 GWh of clean energy annually to power 100,000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions. Renewables to provide 51% of electricity by 2040, with a nuclear power plant to be operational by 2030s.
Sep 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant