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First Solar Breaks Ground in LA: 3500MW Expansion by 2026
First Solar has broken ground on a record-breaking $1.1bn PV panel manufacturing facility in Louisiana. The facility, expected to start commercial shipments by the first half of 2026, will create 500 construction jobs and increase the company's nameplate manufacturing capacity by 3500MW.
Sep 22, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, solar panel, North America, Louisiana
Supernap Thailand signs PPA to construct solar plant
Firm building solar farm on land alongside data facility
Apr 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PPA, PV Power Plant, Supernap Thailand, Sunita Bottse, Niphon Bundechanan
AMPYR Completes Funding for 96-MWp Dutch Solar Project
AMPYR Solar Europe's NOP solar plant will power 30,000 homes, slashing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually—ushering in a greener future for Noordoostpolder!
Oct 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Project, AMPYR
Ecuador to kick-off 500 MW renewables auction
Through the procurement exercise, the Ecuadorian government will select wind, solar and mini hydropower projects. Selected developers will be granted a 25-year PPA, while the sole off-taker of the generated energy will be state-owned utility Corporacion Electrica de Ecuador, S.A. (CELEC).
Jul 24, 2019 // Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Ecuador, Villonaco II, Villonaco III, El Aromo, CELEC, Corporacion Electrica de Ecuador, South america
Shanghai Electric reveals progress with 700-MW CSP project in Dubai
China's Shanghai Electric Group Co (SHA:601727) has announced it has actually accomplished numerous crucial milestones in construction of the 700-MW Noor Energy I tower and trough concentrated solar energy (CSP) project in Dubai.
Jun 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, Asia, Dubai, csp, Shanghai Electric Group Co, Zhao Hui
Researchers in Germany Create Cost-effective Solar Cell Deposition Method
Scientists led by the Technical University of Ilmenau in Germany assert that if silicon dioxide (SiO2) films are transferred at space temperature without intricate vacuum systems, they can be an excellent, cost-effective prospect for usage in commercial c-Si solar cell assembly line. SiO2 deposition is utilized as a passivation layer or a protective layer in different kinds of silicon PV cells.
Jun 9, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Germany, solar cells, Europe, photovoltaics, silicon dioxide films, Technical University of Ilmenau
Waaree Launches India's Largest 5.4-GW Solar Factory
Waaree Group powers India's green future with its 5.4-GW solar gigafactory, the nation's largest, boosting solar manufacturing and sustainable energy progress.
Apr 1, 2025 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, Waaree Group
Trina Solar begins building on huge vertically incorporated PV factory in China, eyes greater N-type manufacturing
Trina Solar has actually started building on a vast new industrial park in the central Chinese province of Qinghai that will cover practically the whole PV manufacturing chain from polysilicon manufacturing completely to modules.
Jun 22, 2022 // Manufacturing News, China, polysilicon, Asia, solar cell, silicon, wafers, Trina Solar, modules, n-type, qinghai
Goias Launches Hybrid Solar-Hydro Plant
Goias celebrates the inauguration of a solar-hydro hybrid energy plant, equipped with 1,800 solar modules and a hydropower generator. The investment of BRL 26 million will benefit the local population and environment, producing enough energy to cover the needs of three towns.
Aug 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Goias, solar-hydro hybrid energy plant
JA Solar Launches $540M Manufacturing Hub in Oman
JA Solar invests $540 million in Oman to launch a cutting-edge solar manufacturing facility, boosting the region's renewable energy capacity and driving sustainable innovation.
Dec 31, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, JA Solar, Asia, Oman
Merus Wins €154m Financing for 162MW Solar Projects
Merus Capital locks €153.75m to back Spain solar projects—162 MW in total—fueling pipeline development and helping the independent manager scale renewable capacity across the market.
Jul 31, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Merus Capital
Inox Solar Secures Odisha Site for 4.8-GW Factory
Inox Solar's new Odisha facility boosts India's solar prowess with 4.8 GW capacity, driving clean energy goals and meeting rising solar demand.
Apr 9, 2025 // Plants, India, Asia, Inox Solar
ACME Solar Secures $441M for Major India Project
ACME Solar secures INR 38.92 billion to power India's energy transition with a 400 MW solar-storage project, boosting reliable renewable energy infrastructure.
Sep 11, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, ACME Solar
JA Solar to start 14-GW capacity development plan in China, Vietnam
Chinese solar item manufacturer JA Solar Technology Co Ltd (SHE:002459) last week revealed an ambitious plan to add about 14 GW to its existing integrated production capacity with projects at home and in Vietnam.
Feb 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, China, JA Solar, Asia, Vietnam
40MW Yorkshire solar farm gets green light
Project at Skeeby in UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's constituency
Nov 2, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Harmony Energy, James Ritchie









