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45-Hectare Solar Farm: Powering Somerset Towards Net Zero
Pathfinder Clean Energy plans to build a 45.48-hectare solar farm outside the village of Paulton in Somerset. Generating 26 megawatts of power, it will provide 10% of the 300MW needed to reach net zero in Bath and North East Somerset. Grazing sheep are welcome under the solar panels, and battery storage will store energy for peak times. A planning application is yet to be submitted.
Jul 31, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Pathfinder Clean Energy
Emeren Brings In Boralex Veteran for U.S. Arm, Flags $20 Million Q2 Impairment
Solar developer Emeren Group has tapped industry insider M. Jahangir Alam to head its North American business after Mac Moore’s exit, while warning investors of a non-cash impairment of at least $20 million ahead of its mid-August results release.
Jul 4, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, renesola, Boralex, Emeren Group, M Jahangir Alam, Mac Moore
Ares invests in US utility-scale solar player Heelstone Energy
US asset manager Ares Management Corporation announced on Monday that it has “made an investment” in US utility-scale solar investor Heelstone Energy.
Aug 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Ares Management Corporation, Heelstone Energy
EDPR breaks ground on 240-MW solar park in Texas
EDP Renewables The United States And Canada LLC (EDPR NA) has actually commenced the building works on the 240-MW Cattleman I Solar Park in Milam County, Texas.
Sep 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, EDP Renewables, North America, PV Power Plant
Saudi solar project reaches financial close
Lenders to Jinko's 300MW Saad PV scheme include Riyad Bank as well as Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation
Jan 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant, Tom Jamieson
What is Solar panel orientation?
Particular orientation of a photovoltaic installation can maximize the amount of solar energy incident on it. For Australia, optimal direction is north. See
Sep 13, 2023
Offshore solar farm system secures AiP
North Sea conditions were made use of in the reviewed tests on Oceans of Energy's 500kW installation
Jan 11, 2023 // Plants, AIP, Allard van Hoeken, Bureau Veritas, Offshore solar farm, Approval in Principle
Scottish Water reveals 'most ambitious' solar plan yet with 4GWh project
Scottish Water has actually announed its "most ambitious solar power scheme to date", with a setup prepared for its Balmore Water Treatment Works in Torrance, East Dunbartonshire that is anticipated to generate 4GWh each year.
Mar 29, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, utility scale, Ground-Mount Solar, Scottish Water Horizons, SCOTLAND, EV chargers, Scottish Water, Fes Support Services, East Dunbartonshire, Mark Williams, Donald MacBrayne
Enel Powers Up Eaton Plant with Largest Microgrid
Enel North America leads the way in sustainable energy with Puerto Rico's largest clean microgrid at Eaton's facility, reducing carbon footprint and enhancing energy resilience.
Apr 3, 2024 // Plants, Grids, USA, North America, Puerto Rico, Enel North America
Onde gets financing for 18-MW solar portfolio in Poland
Onde SA (WSE: OND), the renewables construction business of Polish group Erbud SA (WSE: ERB), claimed it has obtained a PLN 56 million (USD 13m/EUR 12m) loan from Polish lender mBank to finance an 18-MW solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) Cyranka portfolio in Poland.
Jan 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Onde
Tesco and Shell Secure 100% of Cleve Hill Solar Output
Tesco and Shell team up to harness power from the UK's largest solar project, fueling 102,000 homes with renewable energy by 2025. Sustainability meets innovation!
Oct 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, shell, Tesco
Queensland Greenlights $1.6bn Cambridge Solar Project
The Burdekin Shire Council backs the AUD 2.4 billion Cambridge Solar Farm, setting the stage for a sustainable energy future with a groundbreaking 1,566-hectare solar complex!
Oct 15, 2024 // Plants, queensland, Solar Project
Texan solar, storage project powers up
National Grid Renewable's Noble scheme can generate 275MW of PV
Nov 30, 2022 // Plants, USA, North America, Texan, Blake Nixon, National Grid Renewables
What is Orientation?
Directing relative to the cardinal points, North, South, East, and West. Azimuth is used to measure the orientation from
Sep 13, 2023
Solar Project Dismantled: Taxpayer Funds Wasted?
The DeGrussa solar and battery project, funded by ARENA, has been set for dismantling 7 years prior to its expected 25 year lifespan. Despite its premature end, Neoen is optimistic that its components can be repurposed, but questions remain about the financial return on the investment.
Jan 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant