Solar Plants News

Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.

Voltalia has completed the construction of its 140-MW Karavasta solar park in Albania. 200HA of land will offset 29,160 tonnes of CO2 emissions, enough to meet the annual consumption of 220,000 residents. With a 15-year contract for half its output, Karavasta is part of Albania's goal to reach 54.4% renewables share by 2030.

EDPR has signed a 15-year PPA with an unnamed multinational retailer, covering 162MW of a 180MW solar park in Texas. The project will contribute to EDPR's 17GW capacity target for 2023-2026 and is expected to enter into operation in 2025.

ComEd and SunVest have partnered to supply northern Illinois with four new community solar projects with 12 MW of capacity. The projects cover 47 acres and 20,000+ solar panels, with more to follow by 2023. Join the community in powering the future with clean energy!

Space Solar is revolutionizing renewable energy with a 2km-long solar farm in space. By 2035, Earth could receive 13x more energy than terrestrial and offshore wind farms, thanks to ESA-backed satellite technology. Join Space Solar in revolutionizing the future of sustainable energy and securing a brighter future for the planet.

Ilmatar Solar AB is making history with its first solar array in Sweden. With plans to construct and grid connect 55MWp of energy at Knihult, it's set to power 210,000 homes and become a major success in the Swedish market. Get the story behind the project Spring 2024.

Cubico and Celsia continue to play a major role in Colombia's energy transition, bringing 300MW of solar power to the grid in 2021 and 500MW more in the pipeline. Their projects have helped to establish alternative sources of energy during the dry season, creating a more sustainable future.

Origis Energy is set to create a solar-plus-storage site in Mississippi, with 150 MW of solar and 50 MW of battery storage. The Golden Triangle II project will generate enough electricity to power 126,000 homes and have an economic benefit of over $145m. Supported by PPAs from TVA, RES and Mitsubishi Power Americas are providing construction and battery storage services.

Syrah Resources Ltd is leading the way in renewable energy with full operations of its solar-plus-storage hybrid system in Mozambique. This innovative system reduces carbon emissions by 13%, while cutting diesel consumption. Solarcentury Africa Ltd and CrossBoundary Energy provided engineering, procurement, and financing services. Syrah Resources owns the system after a 10-year BOOT term.

Iberdrola just commissioned its 200-MW Tagus I-IV solar power complex, made with 308,000 bifacial solar panels to provide renewable energy to Extremadura, Spain. Building locally, with local jobs and an impressive 4,200 MW total installed capacity.

GSPP completes largest solar project to date: 26-MWDC Westlands Almond Solar contributing 57 million kWh of clean energy to Amy's Kitchen, with agrisolar and sheep grazing used for vegetation management. Experience the future of renewable energy with GSPP today!

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.

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.

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.

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.