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Project Pipeline
Utility-scale and distributed plants moving through development, EPC, construction, commissioning and grid connection. The focus is on projects that reach financial close, break ground or change hands.
China activates world’s highest grid-connected solar thermal plant
China has connected the first unit of a 150 MW hybrid solar project in Gar County, which combines 100 MW of photovoltaics with 50 MW of solar thermal generation. This milestone demonstrates the feasibility of operating large-scale renewable energy facilities at extreme altitudes of over 4,000 meters.
Türkiye: Cengiz Holding Builds Solar Power Plant in Gazipaşa: Massive Investment
Cengiz Holding has initiated the environmental impact assessment for a solar power plant and energy storage facility in Gazipaşa, Antalya. This project represents a significant investment that was relocated from Elmalı after facing regulatory obstacles at previous sites.
Spain: Andalusian Health Service Awards Contract for 4.78 MW Solar PV Technical Office at 80 Facilities
The Andalusian Health Service has published a tender for the design and technical direction of 4.78 MWp of solar PV systems across 80 healthcare facilities in Jaén. This project is significant for professionals as it represents a large-scale public sector initiative focused on reducing energy dependence through distributed renewable generation.
In the Netherlands, Even Highways Generate Energy: New 65-Km Solar Plan Spans Bridges and Barriers
North Holland approved a plan to install solar panels along 65 km of Dutch highways, utilizing noise barriers and bridges. This project leverages existing infrastructure to generate electricity without requiring new land, offering a model for integrating renewable energy into transportation networks.
Colombia Adds 698.2 MW of New Generation in Third Quarter, Including 39 Solar Projects
Colombia added 39 solar projects to its grid in Q3 2026, totaling 698.2 MW of new capacity. This expansion increases solar's share of the generation mix to 11.7% and supports system stability.
Hybrid wind-solar-battery plants can power Kazakhstan’s demand growth
Ember reports that hybrid wind-solar-battery plants can supply up to 90% of Kazakhstan's typical demand profile at a delivered cost below $60/MWh. This analysis highlights how such hybrid configurations can address the country's rapid demand growth and aging coal infrastructure.
‘We’ve been betrayed’: Disgusted residents slam approval of 4,000
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero granted development consent for the 800MW Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park in Nottinghamshire. This approval highlights the significant local opposition and community concerns regarding large-scale solar developments in rural areas.
Four companies jointly invest in 9.149 trillion VND solar power project in Dak Lak
Dak Lak Province approved a 452 MW floating solar project on Ea Sup Thuong Lake with a 9.149 trillion VND investment. This large-scale development highlights the expansion of floating solar capacity in Vietnam's power grid.
Northern Solar CRESS Awards Cover 189 MWac for Data Centers
Northern Solar has secured two CRESS awards for 189 MWac of solar-plus-storage in Malaysia, linked to data centers, but no construction or financing has started. This marks a shift in the company’s focus from contracting to renewable supply, pending final agreements.
Germany builds world's largest retractable solar roof over wastewater treatment plant: 2,745 MW and 2.2 GWh annually
Stadtwerke Stuttgart is constructing Germany's largest retractable solar roof over a wastewater treatment plant, featuring 5,280 modules with a capacity of 2.745 MW. This project demonstrates how dual land use can support industrial self-consumption by covering 9% of the facility's electricity needs.
Herrera de los Navarros: New 21 MW solar plant must strengthen bird protection measures against existing wind turbines
The environmental impact statement mandates specific wildlife protection measures, including a joint plan to reduce collisions with the existing 35 MW wind farm. This highlights the regulatory requirements for co-located renewable energy projects in ecologically sensitive areas.
Saudi Arabia in talks with Chinese firms over 2,000 MW solar plant in Turkey; Chinese contractors emerge as front-runners for Tasheli and Sivas projects
The article details the final selection stage for a 2,000 MW solar project in Turkey, highlighting Chinese contractors as front-runners. This matters for professionals tracking international EPC trends and the impact of intergovernmental agreements on large-scale solar development.
PV open-space solar plant on the A7: Municipality to lease key plot
The project integrates a 13.44 MWh battery storage system with a 3.8 MW PV installation on a 2.5-hectare site. This case highlights the municipal approval process and land leasing requirements for highway-adjacent solar projects in Germany.
Iberdrola gets green light to boost hybridization of its Cedillo hydroelectric plant with 75 MW of solar
Iberdrola received administrative and construction permits to build a 75.3 MW photovoltaic plant in Cedillo, Spain, to be hybridized with an existing hydroelectric facility. This project leverages existing electrical infrastructure to jointly evacuate renewable energy to the transmission grid.
Grenergy adds US$520 million solar park in María Elena
Grenery submitted a 430 MW solar park with seven-hour battery storage in Antofagasta, Chile, for environmental review. The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2029 and represents a significant expansion of the company's renewable energy portfolio in the region.
DTE Energy activates 132 MW solar park in Michigan funded by customers
DTE Energy has commissioned the 132 MW Fish Creek Solar facility in Michigan, which was financed by voluntary MIGreenPower subscribers rather than the general rate base. This project highlights a customer-funded model for renewable energy deployment that avoids increasing costs for non-participating ratepayers.
China Launches 8-Hour Thermal Energy Storage Solar Power Plant, Integrating 900MW of Solar PV
A 100MW molten salt tower-type solar thermal plant with 8-hour storage has been connected to the grid in Xinjiang, integrated with a 900MW PV facility. This project demonstrates a hybrid approach to managing renewable energy fluctuations and extending power supply duration.
Nearly 5,000 solar panels at 2,500 meters altitude, atop a dam and without road access: Muttsee's solar installation in the Swiss Alps generates 43% of its electricity in winter, when the country needs it most
The Muttsee project demonstrates the viability of high-altitude solar installations on dam walls, with 4,872 panels generating 43% of annual output in winter. This case study highlights how mountain solar can complement hydropower during periods of low water flow and high demand.
Only 5% of France's record in New Aquitaine, but this new floating plant already serves as a model for future power generation
Solveo Energies has commissioned a 15.4 MWc hybrid solar plant in Saint-Élix-le-Château that combines floating and ground-mounted panels on a former quarry site. This project demonstrates a viable model for deploying solar capacity on already artificialized land without encroaching on agricultural or natural areas.