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Previous auto glass plant to be refurbished to make glass for First Solar panels
Glass company Vitro has entered into an agreement to make glass for Very first Solar thin-film solar panels at Vitro's architectural glass production line in Cochranton, Pennsylvania. Vitro will certainly invest $93.6 million to restore and modernize the production line at its Meadville Plant.
Apr 27, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar, solar panel, Vitro
Xcel Energy suggests 250-MW enhancement to massive Upper Midwest solar project
Xcel Energy is proposing to include an extra 250-MW solar project near the existing Sherco plant site in Becker, Minnesota, which will soon be house to the Upper Midwest's largest solar advancement and also represents a crucial item of the business's clean energy future.
May 8, 2023 // Plants, Xcel Energy, PV Power Plant, Upper Midwest solar project
KGAL purchases 200MW Polish solar pipe
New JV with neighborhood programmer Lasuno will certainly create four early-stage projects in the north as well as west of the country
May 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, KGAL
Mytilineos gets 1.4-GW solar portfolio in western Canada
Greek industrial group Mytilineos SA (FRA: MYH) has actually consented to obtain a portfolio of 5 solar projects in Alberta, Canada with an anticipated consolidated capacity of 1,410 MWdc from local solar as well as energy storage space designer Westbridge Energy Corporation (CVE: WEB).
Jun 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, North America, Mytilineos
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
Daikin Secures 100% Green Power for Texas Facilities
Daikin partners with Engie to power Texas facilities with 100% renewable energy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
Sep 18, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Daikin
Meridian Starts 130-MW Ruakaka Solar in NZ
Meridian Energy breaks ground on 130‑MW Ruakaka solar farm, its first domestic solar, accelerating New Zealand’s grid decarbonization and diversifying renewables on the North Island amid surging electrification.
Oct 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Meridian Energy
SolarEdge Boosts EV Charging with Wevo Acquisition
SolarEdge Technologies acquires Wevo Energy, enhancing EV charging optimization and management for large sites. Unlocking the full potential of solar and EV integration.
Apr 5, 2024 // Storage, Software, SolarEdge, Wevo Energy
Philadelphia Goes Green: Energix's 70-MW Solar Park Powers City
Energix North America's Adams Solar park brings 70MW of clean energy to Philadelphia, helping the city reach its carbon-neutral goals.
May 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Energix, Philadelphia
US-China Solar Trade: Billions at Stake
US Commerce Department's 17-month probe is set to rule on trade practices related to Chinese-made solar equipment. Sanctions could include antidumping and countervailing duties up to 254% next June, impacting US clean energy growth and job opportunities. Ruling may also affect domestic manufacturers and treatment of silicon wafers used for solar cells and modules.
Aug 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, North America
Floating Solar: Utah Water District Soars to Net-Zero
Ameresco is awarded the design contract to build a 589-kW floating solar array for the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. The project will offset 92% of the energy consumed from the grid, reduce energy costs by 80%, and help the district reach a net-zero energy goal. Construction begins June 2024 with completion expected by September 2024.
Aug 30, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, ameresco, floating solar array
25.1% Efficient Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Device
This research team has designed a large-area two-terminal tandem solar cell that boasts a 25.2% efficiency with over 10 cm2 in area. Learn more about the lithium fluoride interlayer that helps overcome common PV cell issues.
Oct 16, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Arizona State University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sudene Supports 40-MW Solar Project in Brazil
Brazil's Sudene approves USD 20.4m loan to Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis for 40MW solar power plant, expected to meet the energy needs of 500,000 households by 2024.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Solar Project, Sudene
NextEnergy Capital’s international solar fund hits US$280m
A fresh round of funding has bumped total investment in NextEnergy Capital's global solar fund, Next Power III (NPIII), to US$280 million.
Jan 13, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, UK, pv power plants, solar pv, Europe, North America, nextenergy capital, investment fund, ccla
Renewable-powered hydrogen for Oman
Belgian designer DEME is preparing approximately 500 MW of hydrogen manufacturing capability at the port of Dumq, which is abundant in solar as well as wind power sources. The designer prepares to deliver hydrogen from the port to Europe.
Mar 5, 2020 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, Europe, Asia, hydrogen, Oman, DEME