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The 100 MW solar plant was built on reclaimed coastal land in a South Korean bird sanctuary, requiring advanced planning, structural solutions and tailored installation against a backdrop of strict environmental conditions.
Since acquiring the Polish mobile brand Play in 2020, Iliad has been steadily advanced its green power strategy. A new solar PPA underscores its commitment to cleaner, more stable energy sourcing.
Construction has begun on a 48 MW solar park in England – the fourth major UK project for Goldbeck Solar since re-entering the market with Octopus Energy Generation in 2022.
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A new large-scale PV project near Poland’s Baltic coast uses cable pooling alongside an existing wind farm to boost efficiency and streamline the grid connection.
CEO Talk: Uniper brings decades of experience in the energy sector. But what role can such a strong partner play in the solar park and battery storage business? And how important is this expertise in integrating renewable energies into supply systems? Let’s find out.
The renewables developer and distributor received planning approval for the 138 MW project – the company’s fourth solar park in the country – after completing the UK’s Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
In a segment where mounting systems are often overlooked, PMT brings the spotlight to the backbone of every successfulopen field solar. With PMT TITAN – its first ground-mounted system – the company is revealing the innovation and resilience at work beneath the surface – because real performance starts below the module.
Three solar parks will jointly deliver more than 300 MW of capacity under a new power purchase agreement with Amazon as part of European Energy’s broader push into the Australian renewables market.
Boom Power’s planned 400 MW solar farm been given the go-ahead as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project. The approval process placed particular emphasis on landscape preservation and biodiversity.
New solutions for large-scale solar projects were a key focus at The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich. We spoke with industry leaders to identify the most relevant trends in the project business. Our next investor newsletter will be published on 11 June 2025 – sign up to stay informed.
The marksbury solar farm in Somerset has gone live and is now powering the operations of brewery Asahi UK
A new study has found that biodiversity increases significantly on farmland converted to solar parks, though the pace and extent of improvement depend on local conditions.
The Netherlands may rely heavily on offshore wind for green energy, but the solar sector has also seen remarkable growth. Cederik Engel, Managing Director of CCE The Netherlands and Head of ESG at CCE Holding, sees strong prospects ahead.
The Netherlands may be grappling with grid connection issues, but the number of solar parks keeps on rising. A latest project stands out for its unusual orientation.
German developer ABO Energy has commissioned its first turnkey solar park in Spain – the 50 MW Valdezorita project in Castilla-La Mancha – expected to generate around 100 GWh of green electricity every year.
Artificial intelligence is finding increasing application in the solar industry. As in many other sectors, generative AI promises to be a game-changer.
The expansion of PV systems in Sweden slowed in 2024 compared to the previous year, while investment in battery storage increased significantly.
The Energy Farm Witznitz, with an output of 650 megawatts, is a solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, and marks a milestone for the project business. Register to download our special edition for free. Subscribers to our investors’ newsletter will receive it directly at their desk.
The developer is making steady progress with its UK solar park plans and has now received the green light for three more projects.
Solar installations on water bodies are known to have no impact on water quality – a recent study now shows they also leave plant growth unaffected.
Testing for solar module certification is becoming more demanding, with many manufacturers unaware of the latest regulations. At the same time, larger and heavier modules are increasingly entering the market.
Our upcoming investor newsletter coes out on on 14 May, featuring key insights from The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich. New solutions and products for solar projects and large-scale storage systems take centre stage, and we highlight the trends shaping the future of your business.
Cabling is a major factor in the reliability, cost and yield of large solar parks. Georg Urban, Head of European Business of US company Voltage Clean Energy, explains what matters and the benefits of plug & play solutions.
