Project Pipeline · Day
2026-11-02
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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.