Solar Plants News

Malaysia's groundbreaking renewable energy plan is expected to bring increased investment and regional energy security, with 6 billion ringgit invested in Southeast Asia's largest solar hybrid facility. Tenaga, Malakoff, Sime Darby Property and Petronas are working together to achieve the 70% capacity target by 2050.

BloombergNEF report suggests Japan can reduce emissions and import costs by transitioning to mature clean energy technologies. Investing in wind, solar and electric vehicles, as well as in $489.3B grid infrastructure, could help Japan reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and improve energy security.

SJVN wins contract to install 1.2 GW solar parks across India & 200 MW in Punjab. The projects will be developed on BOO basis with 25-year PPA. An estimated cost of INR 70 billion with completion by Dec 2024. SJVN aiming for 25 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.

Qair Brasil inaugurates 429.4-MW hybrid solar and wind cluster in Ceara, Brazil. Project will generate enough clean energy to power 800,000 households, plus 280-MW hydrogen project for events. First of its kind in Brazil, helping transition to renewable energy.

Pacific Hydro is investing USD 260 million in its first solar farm in Chile, the 293-MWp Desierto de Atacama solar park project. With the expansion, it will generate 784 GWh of electricity, enough to power 310,000 homes. This project is part of Chile's 'National Energy Strategy 2050' for a 70% clean energy mix by 2050.

RES, a UK-based renewables developer, has been granted approval to build the 35MW Limbach Solar Park in eastern Germany. The project will produce 38 million kWh of energy annually, enough to power 19,000 people, and reduce emissions by 30,000 tonnes each year. RES will hold a public event to inform local citizens and expects a permit in Autumn 2024, with commissioning in Q2 of 2026.

RheinEnergie AG is constructing Germany's largest 32 MWp solar park with 7 MWh battery storage. Subsidized 20 MWp of capacity will power 10,000 households, while remaining 12 MWp will be unsubsidized. RheinEnergie currently operates 57 MWp PV and 172 MW wind capacity across Germany.

PNE AG sells 208MW solar projects to TotalEnergies Renewables, part of TotalEnergies' expansion into Eastern Europe. Markus Lesser, CEO of PNE, confirms the Scale Up 2.0 strategy, extending their business model while enhancing company value. 510MW already sold & 1GW under development in Romania. Purchase price undisclosed.

EDP Renovaveis SA awarded public tender to develop 323 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Chile, including batteries for energy storage. EDPR to operate the project for over 40 years, delivering environmental, social and economic benefit to the region. 500 MW of renewable energy projects across South American nation.

Bord na Móna and ESB join forces to develop a 108-megawatt solar farm in Kildare, Ireland. Providing enough energy to power 25,000 homes, this is the first of four projects with a target of 500MW and furthers the government's commitment to solar energy.

Medline Industries completed the largest rooftop solar project in New York, a 7.2-MW community solar project funded by $8 million of private and public investment. This project is estimated to benefit 600 residents and create 266 new jobs. PowerFlex CEO commends Medline’s commitment to sustainability.

Voltalia SA tapped to install 108MW solar PV farm in Ireland for joint venture between Bord na Mona and ESB. Projected to be completed by end of 2021, it will cover the energy needs of 61,500 residents. Part of Ireland's 15.5 GW of wind and solar capacity target for 2030.

Israel's fourth solar energy farm in Ashalim in the Negev Desert has begun operating at a record low price, part of government-backed renewable energy projects to generate 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. EDF Renewables secures NIS 1 billion for seven other solar projects in Israel.

Discover how Bulgaria is navigating land use disputes for solar power projects in Novo Selo, Ledenik, Kardzhali, Vratsa and Vishovgrad. Learn how Eurohold is addressing environmental concerns and prosumers.

Germany-based energy giant RWE AG has agreed to eight Power Purchase Agreements with Dominion Energy Inc. for seven projects in Virginia, producing 750,000 MWh to meet the electricity needs of 70,000 homes. RWE Clean Energy will serve as long-term owner-operator and has an 80-MW off-take deal plus DER PPAs in place.