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Westlands Solar Park, California
The 2.7 GW Westlands Solar Park, among the globe's biggest solar energy plants, is being created in the San Joaquin Valley in California, United States.
May 20, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, pv power plants, North America, Westlands Solar Park
North Yorks Solar Appeal Wins: Inspector Upholds Developer
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.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, North Yorkshire
Duke Energy starts building of 22.6-MW solar park in North Carolina
US utilities group Duke Energy Corp (NYSE: DUK) has actually launched building and construction on a 22.6-MW solar park in North Carolina, targeting commercial procedures by end-2021.
May 27, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Duke Energy, North America, solar par
New Zealand clears 179-MW solar-storage project, boosting North Island reliability
New Zealand’s EPA granted resource consents for a 179-MW solar farm with co-located battery storage on the North Island, adding flexible clean capacity.
Oct 20, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, New Zealand, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, North Island, Grid reliability, EPA consent
Chinese investment in renewables triples under Belt & Road initiative
A report by Greenpeace has found in the five years since China announced the continent spanning ‘One Belt, One Road’ infrastructure plan, investment in Belt & Road countries has supported 12.6 GW of wind and solar power generation capacity. That is almost three times the 450 MW that came online in the territories before 2014. The initiative has also supported 68 GW of new coal capacity.
Jul 30, 2019 // Plants, China, Tata Mustasya, NGO, Liu Junyan, Wang Yan, Asia
PV-storage scheme wins backing of local councillor
Banks Renewables' proposal is for a 49MW solar and also 50MW battery project in South Yorkshire
Mar 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, UK, Europe, England, Banks Renewables
New Zealand court greenlights 178-MW North Island solar project plan
Far North Solar Farm won resource consent for a 178-MW PV project on New Zealand’s North Island, clearing a key hurdle toward construction.
Nov 7, 2025 // Plants, New Zealand, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Oceania, permitting, Far North Solar Farm, grid integration
Solar power could stop China’s Belt and Road Initiative from unleashing huge carbon emissions
China has invested US$90 billion in the countries involved in its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since 2013. The BRI involves developing infrastructure in 126 partner countries to boost trade within a region stretching from Indonesia to Western Europe via the Middle East and East Africa, inspired by the historical Silk Road.
Oct 4, 2019 // Solar, China, Europe, Asia, Africa, carbon
5.8-MW solar project starts procedures in southern North Carolina
Warbler Solar, a 5.8-MW solar project, came online in Cleveland County, North Carolina. The project was developed by Birdseye Renewable Energy as well as is anticipated to create nearly 8,300 MWh annually.
Oct 1, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, Solar Project, Nick Gazzolo, Warbler Solar, Peden Harris
Lodestone Energy Plans 220-MW Solar Park in New Zealand
Lodestone Energy to build 220-MW solar park in New Zealand's South Island, powering 50,000 homes annually. Expanding portfolio with Haldon Station partnership.
Jun 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, Solar Park, Lodestone Energy
Duke Energy sets up 35-MW solar PPA for Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina is the initial district to carry out an eco-friendly power contract under utility Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage (GSA) program, more increasing solar power in the state.
May 14, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North Carolina, PPA, Duke Energy, Stephen De May, North America, Mayor Vi Lyles
Vattenfall Launches 80 MWp Solar Park in Germany
Vattenfall launches 80 MWp solar park in Germany, boosting renewable energy while preserving local biodiversity for a sustainable future.
Oct 10, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Vattenfall, PV Power Plant
North Devon gives green light for 50MW PV plant
Aura Power anticipates to start building of the Litchardon Cross project in Springtime 2022
Apr 30, 2021 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Aura Power, Chris Featonby
Downing Secures Approval for 20-MW Solar Park in UK
Powering 5,000 homes, Limes Farm Solar Park blends green energy with local farming, offering free solar panels to 80 homes and boosting biodiversity in Bourne, Lincolnshire.
May 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Downing
TU Eindhoven: Off-Road Solar Car Stella Terra Unveiled
Experience the World's First Off-Road Solar Car: Stella Terra. Developed by the Eindhoven University of Technology, the car is powered by solar energy and is taking on the Sahara Desert this October. Join the team in its challenge to prove a sustainable future is possible.
Sep 20, 2023 // Transport, TU Eindhoven, Stella Terra







