Solar
Solar power projects, technology and industry developments.
Southern Power Expands Renewable Portfolio with Acquisition of 150MW Wyoming Solar Plant
Archive (2023-09-26): The South Cheyenne Solar Facility is currently under construction and is expected to begin commercial operation in the first quarter…
EU Opens Third Round of Matchmaking for Potential Gas Deals
Archive (2023-09-25): The European Union (EU) has initiated its third round of the AggregateEU service, which enables companies in the region to register…
Construction Commences on Europe's Largest Floating Solar Plant in France
Archive (2023-09-22): This ambitious project is set to become the largest floating solar plant in Europe, boasting a capacity of 74.3 megawatts peak (MWp).
China's Solar Capacity Set to Surpass 1 Terawatt by 2026
Archive (2023-09-12): This ambitious journey from crossing the 500 gigawatt (GW) milestone by the close of 2023, a milestone that took 13 years to…
Shell Energy Europe Secures 600MW PPA for German Solar Project
Archive (2023-09-08): The energy park is being constructed on the site of a former opencast coal mine near Leipzig, Germany, and is anticipated to…
Latest UK Renewables Auction Fails to Attract Offshore Wind Bids
Archive (2023-09-08): This outcome has drawn criticism from opposition politicians and environmental advocates.
UK Workforce Surveys Highlight Skills and Policy Barriers to Energy Transition
Archive (2023-08-29): Recent surveys conducted among the UK workforce have identified critical challenges including skill shortages, policy constraints, and…
Shell's Timi Platform Achieves First Gas Production in Malaysia with Renewable Energy
Archive (2023-08-28): This achievement marks Shell’s first wellhead platform in the country powered by a combination of solar and wind energy sources,…
Saudi PIF, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco Subsidiary Achieve Financial Close for Major Solar Projects
Archive (2023-08-25): These projects are set to contribute a combined capacity of over 2.6 gigawatts (GW) to Saudi Arabia’s energy landscape.
Promising Newcastle Tech Startup, Swarm, Opens Doors to Local Customers
Archive (2023-08-15): Spearheaded by two seasoned North East entrepreneurs, Anthony Piggott and Dan Martin, Swarm is determined to revolutionize the energy…
EDP Commits $2.75 Billion to Solar Energy Generation Investment
Archive (2023-08-10): Energias de Portugal SA is embarking on a substantial investment of $2.75 billion by 2026 to establish an additional four gigawatts of…
SSE Renewables Commences Construction on Worcestershire Solar Project
Archive (2023-08-07): The solar plant, known as Littleton Pastures, will have a total capacity of 31MW and is expected to start operating in 2024.