Solar Plants News

385 MW Solar Plant Comes to Montenegro
Montenegro's CGES and MEnergy agree to connect 385MW solar power plant to the grid, with gov't support to grow solar energy. Tax incentives and network investments of EUR 195 million further the cause
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Grids, Europe, PV Power Plant, Montenegro, CGES, MEnergy
Singapore's Vena Energy Powers Up 53-MW Solar Project in Japan
Vena Energy has obtained JPY-16.9-billion financing for its 53-MW Kasama solar project in Ibaraki, Japan. The project will provide clean energy to over 14,000 households annually, as part of the company's 2.7 GW operational portfolio.
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Singapore, PV Power Plant, Vena Energy, Solar Project
Vaisala Launches Solar IEC-compliant Automated Weather Station
Vaisala's new AWS810 Solar Edition is an IEC-compliant automated weather station providing 360-degree, always-on monitoring. Featuring modular design, extensive data validation and easy-to-use setup, the station reduces costs and maintenance while offering real-time lightning data, solar energy forecasts and more.
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Vaisala
Alliant Energy began the installation of solar panels at the 50-MW Beaver Dam Solar Project
Alliant Energy has initiated construction on a solar project in Wisconsin with a capacity of 50 MW. This development is part of Alliant Energy's ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio.
Jun 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, alliant energy, Beaver Dam Solar Project
TEP is spearheading the construction of solar-plus-storage plants in Germany
Trianel Energieprojekte GmbH & Co. KG (TEP), a developer of renewable energy projects, has kicked off the installation of 60 MWp of solar power in Germany, spanning four initiatives. Each of these projects will incorporate a battery storage facility.
Jun 12, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, Trianel
Luxembourg grants 46 MWp in its inaugural solar self-consumption tender
In its first ever solar power self-consumption tender, Luxembourg has committed to supporting a 46 MWp capacity in the commercial sector. This move will see the nation invest EUR 16.1 million (USD 17.2m) towards 46.3 MWp of chosen projects
Jun 12, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, tender, Europe, Luxembourg
BayWa r.e. successfully energizes a productive solar location
BayWa r.e., in partnership with its Dutch subsidiary, GroenLeven, has embarked on the construction of Europe's largest renewable energy project using PV modules to grow fruits in the Netherlands, setting a new standard for the continent.
Jun 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Netherlands, baywa r.e., GroenLeven
The grand opening of Hungary's most extensive solar park has taken place officially
The Hungarian government has officially announced the commencement of operations at the country's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) park. This 233-MW facility, located in Mezocsat, a municipality in the northern Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen county, was constructed by local developer PolSolar Kft.
Jun 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Hungary, Europe, PV Power Plant
GEK Terna indications solar energy PPAs with PPC, RWE in Greece
Electricity distributor HERON and also Meton Energy have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for three solar energy projects in Greece
Jun 9, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, PPA, rwe, solar power plants, PPC, lignite, GEK Terna, investments, power purchasing agreement
Intec obtains EPC jobs for 22 MWp of solar projects in Germany, Italy
German engineering, procurement and also building and construction (EPC) service firm Intec Energy Solutions has won two separate contracts to develop solar power projects in Germany and Italy with a consolidated targeted capacity of 22 MWp.
Jun 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Italy, Europe, Solar Project, intec
Centrica powers up very first solar site
PV project initially in the developer's strategies to provide 900MW of low carbon assets by 2026
Jun 9, 2023 // Plants, PV Power Plant, Centrica
Masdar provides cheapest cost for 1.8-GW area of Dubai solar project
UAE-based renewables significant Masdar has made the lowest bid for the 1.8-GW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar project in Dubai, offering USD 0.01621 (EUR 0.015) per kWh.
Jun 9, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Dubai, Solar Project
Solar Steel scores 27-MW equipment supply sell Spain
Spanish producer Gonvarri Solar Steel announced on Thursday that it will provide 27 MW of its single- as well as dual-row trackers under an order placed by residential solar projects developer IM2 Energia Solar.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Spain, Europe, Solar Steel
Building begins on California's largest community solar project for deprived homeowners
Building has started on the Fresno Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Solar Farm, the largest shared solar project for deprived communities in California and the first utility-scale solar farm within Fresno.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, North America, Solar Project
Largest floating solar array in The United States and Canada currently online in New Jersey
The biggest floating solar array in The United States and Canada is now complete in New Jersey. Owned as well as operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures, the 8.9-MW solar project covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. The project will certainly provide approximately 95% of the power requires for New Jersey American Water's Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, North America, PV Power Plant