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Lightsource Teams Up with Xcel and McCarthy to Put New Solar Project in Colorado Online
Lightsource bp, Xcel Energy and McCarthy Building Companies have brought the 293-MWDC Sun Mountain solar project in Pueblo, Colorado, into commercial operation. The project is part of Xcel Energy’s 2018 resource plan and supports its Colorado Energy Plan to provide electricity from renewable sources and reduce carbon emissions.
Feb 10, 2023 // Plants, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, PV Power Plant
Slovenia, Albania to set up solar power plants at army residential properties
Albania is preparing a public require solar power projects at two former military airports while Slovenia means to develop a public-private partnership at an army barracks in Ljubljana.
Apr 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Slovenia, PV Power Plant, Albania
Sonnedix inaugurates Spanish solar farm
Politicians sign up with company execs for ribbon-cutting of 50MW plant in Badajoz
Apr 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Sonnedix, Europe, solar farm
Singapore's Solar Surge: Volatile Prices Fuel Demand
Discover how Singapore is overcoming its volatile electricity prices and lack of space for traditional renewables by embracing solar energy. Learn how residential rooftop solar installers are responding to rising energy bills and climate impact, and how solar now contributes to Singapore's energy mix.
Jun 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Singapore
CNOOC Connects Grazing Animals to 40MW Solar Grid
CNOOC has connected to the grid its 40-MW onshore PV project located in the city of Hezuo, China. This unique project follows an "Animal Husbandry-solar Complementary Project" model, with a 6-MW/12-MWh energy storage system and racks to allow animal grazing. It is helping CNOOC achieve its green and low-carbon transition goals and supporting local development.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Grids, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, CNOOC
Voltalia secures 130-MW solar park deal in Tunisia
Voltalia SA to build 130-MW solar park in Tunisia, powering over 700,000 people. CEO Clerc praises country's renewable energy potential and commitment to sustainable future.
May 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Tunisia, Africa, PV Power Plant
R.Power's 4.8-MWp Solar Park Energizes Portugal
R.Power Renewables shines in Portugal with a new 4.8-MWp solar farm, powering thousands of homes and leading the way in clean energy innovation.
Jul 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Europe, PV Power Plant, R.Power Renewables
Reden, Natixis close financing on up to 100MW of PV projects in Chile
Reden Investments Chile and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling US$96.4 million for an up-to-100MW portfolio of PV projects in Chile.
Oct 10, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Natixis, Engie, Chile, South america, Reden
sPower and Saint Solar are developing major solar ventures in the state of Arizona
Coolidge-based Planning and Zoning Commission has supported sPower's 100-megawatt photovoltaic project as well as a 472-ha solution implemented by Saint Solar.
Nov 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, sPower, Arizona, North America, NextEra, Saint Solar
Solar cells with holes pierced in them can be used as windows
UNIST researchers have discovered how to let light through photovoltaic panels. They have made dense micro-holes in a cell, which makes it seen as fully transparent and suitable for window application.
Dec 12, 2019 // Technology, PV panels, Asia, Korea, solar sells, UNIST
California celebrates 1 million solar rooftops
Former Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown and other local elected officials joined local high school students, industry leaders and employees, renewable energy advocates, and community leaders marked reaching one million solar roofs around California during a party in Buchanan High School in Clovis.
Dec 16, 2019 // Rooftop PV, California, USA, North America, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, CALSSA, Kevin Murray
Globe's biggest solar power plant project in Abu Dhabi secures financing
2 GW plant in Al Dhafra will certainly generate electrical energy that will eventually power 160,000 homes
Dec 22, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Abu Dhabi, Jasim Husain Thabet
Boralex Announces Closing of the Acquisition of Interests in 7 Solar Plants in United States
Boralex has actually announced the closing of the formerly reported acquisition of the managing passions in a portfolio of seven solar plants located in the United States, for a purchase rate of CA $277 million (United States $215.6 million) after specific adjustments made according to the purchase arrangements.
Feb 3, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, International, solar plants, Boralex, Acquisition of Interests
United States' 'biggest' floating solar farm completed in a glass of wine nation
What's asserted to be the United States' largest floating solar farm has actually been finished in the city of Healdsburg, California.
Mar 4, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, floating PV, North America, california solar, noria energy, white peak, Evan Riley, Jon Wank, Terry Crowley
Filipino utility thinks about 1GW of solar and also wind on Luzon
Significant Filipino power company Aboitiz Power Corp remains in early-stage preparation to spend almost PHP34 billion (US$ 672 million) in around 1GW of wind as well as solar energy in Pangasinan, on the west side of the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
Feb 11, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, Philippines, sorsea, aboitizpower, luzon