Cero Generation’s 70MW Pontinia agrivoltaic project, located in Lazio, Italy, is operational. Spanning 135 hectares, with 65% devoted to agriculture, it pioneers subsidy-free PV projects in Italy. Backed by 10-year virtual PPAs with Philips and HEINEKEN, the solar venture will power 47,000 homes, promoting sustainable food production. Schneider Electric advised on renewable energy procurement, supporting…
Masdar, TAQA, EDF Renewables, and JinkoPower launch the world’s largest single-site solar plant, the 2GW Al Dhafra PV project, ahead of COP28. Located 35 km from Abu Dhabi, it powers nearly 200,000 homes, cutting 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions yearly. Covering 20 sq km, the project created 4,500 jobs, boasting innovative bi-facial technology with…
National Grid Renewables seals PPAs for 270 MW Blevins Solar Project in Texas. Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) secure 125 MW and 145 MW, respectively. Blevins brings economic benefits, including tax revenue, job creation, and a unique charitable fund, totaling an estimated $35 million over 30 years. BMS collaborates with Edison Energy for strategic…
National Grid Renewables launches Ross County Solar Project (120 MW) and Fayette Solar Project (47.5 MW) in southern Ohio. Constructed by Kiewit Power Constructors with First Solar modules, these projects contribute 167.5 MW of clean power. Ross generates $27 million in tax revenue over 25 years, and Fayette adds $10.6 million. Together, the projects will…
Standard Solar enters Virginia’s community solar market, acquiring a 12 MW portfolio from New Leaf Energy in Chatham and Kilmarnock. The Kilmarnock projects, over 7 MW, target low- and moderate-income customers, fostering clean energy accessibility. Once operational, the single-axis tracker systems are set to generate 19,811 MWh annually, reducing carbon emissions.
Enbridge Inc. and EDF Renewables are partnering on Ohio’s Fox Squirrel solar project, aiming for a total capacity of 577 MW by 2024 in three phases. The first phase, costing $149 million and providing 150 MW, is set to be operational by the end of the year. A 20-year PPA with project ensures stability, benefiting…
SUSI Partners, via SETF, expands collaboration with BIWO in Santiago metropolitan area, Chile, launching two hybrid PV and storage projects of 232 MW and 900 MWh capacity. SUSI manages storage strategy, while BIWO handles development, construction, and operation and the project is expected to begin construction in 2025. The expansion follows successful project debt financing…
Sungrow is selected to supply 400 units of SG5RT 5kW string inverters for Egypt’s largest 2 MW residential PV project at SODIC’s VYE in Cairo’s New Zayed district. These inverters ensures ultra-safety, high yield, and intelligent O&M. Anticipated annual 3.5 GWh production saves 1,600 tons of CO2, akin to planting 35,000 trees.
Axpo plans two alpine solar projects in Ilanz/Glion, totaling 45 MWp. Anticipated to produce 66 GWh annually, equivalent to powering over 14,000 households, the projects—named “Ovra Solara Camplauns” (15 MW) and “Ovra Solara Rueun” (30 MW)—prioritize integration with the local environment. Construction is slated to commence in spring 2025, with partial commissioning expected by late…
Trina Solar completes a 26.66 kW demonstration PV plant at the Yangtze River Delta Institute in Shanghai. Using Vertex S+ Clear Black modules, it’s set to generate 26,853 kWh, reducing CO₂ emissions by 22.5 tonnes annually. The 210R modules, boast 445 W power and 22.3% efficiency. These dual-glass bifacial modules enhance aesthetics and can be…
