Solar Plants News

Eurohold Bulgaria AD's photovoltaic project, Verila, has become the largest solar power plant in Bulgaria with a capacity of 123 megawatts. 220,000 bifacial Tiger NEO TOPCon modules supplied by JinkoSolar are facilitating the country's transition to clean energy.

Scatec Solar has closed financing on 3 Grootfontein solar projects in South Africa with a combined capacity of 273MW. Construction to begin Q1 of 2024 and estimated to power 100,000 households. Financed by equity and $241m of project finance debt.

Meriaura Oy wins EUR-9-mil contract to build a 29,000 gross square metre solar thermal plant in Germany for Bauer Holzenergie GmbH u. Co.KG. Meriaura Group's CEO aims to decarbonise European heating sector. Delivery and commissioning scheduled for 2021 & 2024.

Sonnedix and Cox Energy have launched operations for their 160-MW Meseta de los Andes Solar Plant in Chile. Construction began in June 2021 and was completed in Spring 2023, with USD 120 million in financing provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Bank Corporation. Sonnedix has a strong presence in Chile, with 1.6 GW of renewable projects in development and 700 MW of capacity in operation.

Matrix Renewables, a TPG-backed platform, has acquired the 284-MW DC Stillhouse Solar Project in Texas. The project will start construction in 2024 and 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects are already in the US. Recently, Matrix commissioned a 142 MW DC solar and 80 MWh battery storage project in California.

50MW solar development in North Yorkshire approved despite Council's refusal. Inspector noted benefit of immediate grid connection, contribution to renewable energy goals & biodiversity net gain. Costs awarded as Council failed to provide evidence to support refusal.

Solarpack, a Spanish developer, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe, providing 105 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year. BBVA is financing the €38m project to support their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, reinforcing Solarpack's presence in Europe. Shell Energy Europe is excited to be part of this transition to renewable energy, increasing Solarpack's installed capacity to 14,156MW worldwide.

Assystem has been appointed by NEOM to conduct pre-development studies for seven potential solar photovoltaic parks in Saudi Arabia, potentially producing 20GW of energy across 420 square kilometers. Assystem will provide site assessment, environmental impact, permitting reports and more for this renewable energy project.

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services in the US and Canada. With 10 years of experience, it has recently secured 3 utility-scale solar facilities estimated at 1.4GW with an estimated value of USD 770 million. Starting in Q3 2023 and Q3 2025, these projects join 2 other renewable energy projects valued at more than USD 200 million.

Atrato Onsite Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with OVO Energy, providing a three-year revenue stream and delivering 49GWh of clean energy per annum and saving 9,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Atrato Partners, led by Gurpreet Gujral, is proud to be supplying one of the UK's largest electricity suppliers.

Montenegro giving green light to two major solar power projects with investment of EUR 200 million. Generating 219.9 GWh of electricity annually, the projects could help meet the country's renewable energy targets. VAT on solar panels reduced to attract investments.

French energy group TotalEnergies SE and Petronas have signed an agreement to develop a 100-MW solar project in Queensland, Australia. The Pleasant Hills project will reduce emissions of the Gladstone LNG plant, in which both companies are minority shareholders. This marks the first implementation of the strategic collaboration agreement in the APAC region.

EDF Renewables UK has been granted approval from the UK government for its 500 MW solar project in Essex. Construction is projected to begin in 2026, with power to the grid in 2028. Furthermore, research into the potential benefits of large-scale solar on biodiversity and wildlife in the UK will be conducted.

China has started the world's largest hydro-solar power project in Sichuan province: the 10,000 MW Kela Photovoltaic Power Station, aiming to provide clean energy to the Sichuan-Chongqing region. China is pushing ahead with its clean energy plans, developing 100 GW of wind and solar energy in Western China and manufacturing equipment locally.

RWE has commissioned Puerta del Sol, a 44MW solar farm featuring 133,000 photovoltaic modules in Guadalajara, Spain. Discover how RWE is leveraging innovative technologies like bifacial modules to make the most of the Spanish sun and reach their energy transition targets, bringing their current total solar capacity in Spain to 140MW.