Category: Solar Power

UK government to make plug-in solar available within months

UK government to make plug-in solar available within months

March 30, 2026 | , ,

The UK government has introduced rules to step up the drive for clean homegrown power to get the country off dependency on fossil fuel markets in response to the Iran war. The rules aim to ensure the majority of new homes in England will come with solar panels fitted as standard. The move will enable households to save money on bills through plug-in solar panels as the government vows to go further and faster on clean energy in response to conflict in the Middle East. The current conflict is a reminder for the country to end dependence on fossil fuel markets and accelerate the drive for clean, homegrown power, as well as new renewables and nuclear.

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Linea Energy closes financing for 172 MW solar project in US

Linea Energy closes financing for 172 MW solar project in US

March 27, 2026 | , ,

Linea Energy has secured project financing for its Watertown solar project, a 172 MWdc utility-scale facility located in Sanilac County, Michigan. The financing package comprises a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan and a letter of credit facility. It is led by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, with participation from Société Générale, Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale and Truist Bank. 

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McDonald’s and Axpo sign solar PPA in Spain

McDonald’s and Axpo sign solar PPA in Spain

March 27, 2026 | , ,

Axpo and McDonald’s have entered into a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of up to 83 GWh of solar energy annually. The electricity will be sourced from Axpo’s newly developed solar complex located in the municipalities of Villadangos del Páramo and Cimanes del Tejar, in the northwestern province of León. It is a 200 MWp facility consisting of four photovoltaic plants, each with a capacity of 50 MWp. 

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Cleantech Solar to develop rooftop solar project for Coats Group in Indonesia

Cleantech Solar to develop rooftop solar project for Coats Group in Indonesia

March 24, 2026 | , ,

Cleantech Solar has entered into a second long-term agreement with Coats Group plc for a rooftop solar project in Indonesia. As per the agreement, Cleantech Solar will develop and operate a rooftop solar project at Coats Rejo Indonesia’s facility in Pasuruan, East Java. Once operational, the combined project will allow Coats to replace 17.3 per cent of its total electricity consumption with renewable energy. 

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Zelestra commissions Belinchón solar cluster in Spain

Zelestra commissions Belinchón solar cluster in Spain

March 23, 2026 | , ,

Zelestra has commissioned three solar plants, Belinchón I, II and III, in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with a combined capacity of 162 MW. The projects are located in Cuenca and were completed within 14 months by the company’s EPC team. Additionally, the operational plants are expected to avoid more than 42,700 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. A total of 275,000 solar modules have been installed across the three plants.

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GOLDBECK SOLAR to develop 722 MWp solar projects in Poland

GOLDBECK SOLAR to develop 722 MWp solar projects in Poland

March 20, 2026 | , ,

GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has signed a contract to develop the Sidłowo-Kikowo-Dobrowo solar plants in Poland, with a total installed capacity of 722 MWp. The projects will be located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship and will be connected to the state grid. The project comprises three solar plants, including Sidłowo with 290 MWp, Kikowo with 235 MWp, and Dobrowo with 197 MWp. 

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Egypt signs renewable energy agreements package  

Egypt signs renewable energy agreements package  

March 20, 2026 | , , , ,

Egypt has formalised a series of renewable agreements covering wind, solar, and battery energy storage system projects. These include plans to establish standalone battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 5,620 MW. One of the agreements grants land usufruct rights for the 900 MW Shokeir wind project in Ras Shokeir. Furthermore, multiple other PPAs have been signed for several renewable projects across the country.

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Origis commences operations of 210 MW Wheatland solar project in Indiana

Origis commences operations of 210 MW Wheatland solar project in Indiana

March 20, 2026 | , ,

Origis Energy has commenced commercial operations of the Wheatland Solar project in Knox County, Indiana. The project has a capacity of 210 MWdc, or 150 MWac, and is supported by a 20-year power purchase agreement with CenterPoint Energy. The project will supply electricity to support power reliability and resilience in CenterPoint Energy’s service area in Indiana.

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Morocco begins construction of 305 MW Noor Atlas solar project

Morocco begins construction of 305 MW Noor Atlas solar project

March 19, 2026 | , ,

Morocco has initiated construction of the Noor Atlas solar programme as part of its national energy strategy to expand renewable electricity generation and support regional development. The programme has a total installed capacity of 305 MW. Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy will manage the development, financing, construction, and operations of these projects. 

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EIB, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime finance solar-plus-storage portfolio in Italy

EIB, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime finance solar-plus-storage portfolio in Italy

March 18, 2026 | , , ,

The European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), and Sunprime Holdings S.r.l. have finalised a project finance agreement of up to €507 million to support Project Sophocles in Italy. The project involves the development and operation of nearly 200 solar plants with a combined capacity of 290 MWp, along with 350 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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rPlus Energies secures financing for Blacks Creek Energy Center in Idaho

rPlus Energies secures financing for Blacks Creek Energy Center in Idaho

March 18, 2026 | , , ,

rPlus Energies has secured financing commitments exceeding $650 million for the Blacks Creek Energy Center, a 400 MWac, or 520 MWdc solar project with 200 MW of storage located in Ada County, Idaho. The financing includes debt facilities and tax equity commitments to support the construction of the project. The debt financing facility is being led by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking and KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc.

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Flow Power and Octopus ink offtake agreement for Blind Creek project in Australia 

Flow Power and Octopus ink offtake agreement for Blind Creek project in Australia 

March 17, 2026 | , , ,

Flow Power has entered into a foundational offtake agreement with Octopus Australia for the Blind Creek solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Australia. The project is located in Bungendore, New South Wales, and comprises 300 MW of solar capacity with a BESS of 243 MW/486 MWh. It is being developed in collaboration with local landholders under an agri-solar framework.

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Lyra Energy secures financial close for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

Lyra Energy secures financial close for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

March 9, 2026 | , ,

Lyra Energy, a joint venture of Scatec in South Africa, has achieved financial close for the 255 MW Thakadu solar project and has commenced construction. The project will be implemented in two phases. Construction activities for the first phase have begun, while the second phase is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. The commercial operations date for the first phase is expected during the first half of 2027.

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Arevon commissions 430 MW Kelso solar project in Missouri

Arevon commissions 430 MW Kelso solar project in Missouri

March 6, 2026 | , ,

Arevon Energy, Inc. has commenced operations at the 430 MWdc Kelso solar project located in Scott county, Missouri. The company developed and constructed the project and will also own and operate it.  It represents an investment of more than $500 million. The project has been developed in two phases. It is expected to generate sufficient electricity to supply power to more than 62,000 homes annually.

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AFD finances solar project and transmission upgrade in Tanzania

AFD finances solar project and transmission upgrade in Tanzania

March 2, 2026 | , ,

The Government of Tanzania and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a financing agreement worth €130 million with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO). The soft loan will support the development of Tanzania’s first grid-connected solar project and upgrades to the national transmission network, transitioning towards a smart grid system.

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Zambian Ministry inks solar agreement for 118 MW solar project

Zambian Ministry inks solar agreement for 118 MW solar project

February 26, 2026 | , ,

Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has entered into an implementation agreement with Goldenray Energy Limited for the development of a 118 MWp solar project in Sinazongwe district in the Southern Province in Zambia. The proposed solar project is scheduled to begin supplying electricity by early 2027. The development is expected to support ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s renewable energy portfolio.

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Nine units of Draco solar complex in Brazil begin operations 

Nine units of Draco solar complex in Brazil begin operations 

February 25, 2026 | , ,

Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that nine plants at the Draco solar complex have commenced commercial operations. Located in Arinos, Minas Gerais, the project forms part of the New Growth Acceleration Programme (Novo PAC) of the Brazilian government. The complex represents an investment of over R$ 2.4 billion and is designed to supply electricity to more than 500,000 homes.

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Origis commissions Swift Air solar facilities in Texas

Origis commissions Swift Air solar facilities in Texas

February 24, 2026 | , ,

Origis Energy has announced the commissioning and commencement of operations of three Swift Air Solar plants in Texas. The projects were executed in three phases, with the final phase delivered in late 2025. The projects are located in Ector County and have a combined capacity of 500 MWdc. Origis undertook the planning, development, and construction of the solar plants.

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