Nigeria Opens Tender for 100 MW Solar Project in Niger State
Nigeria has opened a tender for the construction of a 100 MW solar project in Niger state, with prequalification due October 13.
100 MWNiger state, Nigeria
Source: pv magazine
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OCI Energy, Areva Begin Construction on 347MW Texas Solar Project
OCI Energy and Areva broke ground on a 347MW solar PV project in Wharton County, Texas, while Sunraycer secured financing for a separate 310MW/250MWh solar-plus-storage pair of projects.
347 MWWharton County, TexasDeveloper: OCI Energy, Areva
Source: PV Tech
Northern Sun Energy Starts Construction on 23-MW New York Solar Portfolio
EPC firm Northern Sun Energy has begun construction on a 23-MWDC community solar portfolio in Waterford and Boonville, New York, for developer Seaboard Solar.
23 MWWaterford and Boonville, New YorkDeveloper: Seaboard Solar
Source: Solar Power World
Burns & McDonnell and Gritt Partner on AI Robotics for Solar Construction
Burns & McDonnell and Gritt announced a strategic partnership to evaluate and deploy AI-powered robotics technology on utility-scale solar construction projects.
Developer: Burns & McDonnell
Source: Solar Power World
EDF Power Solutions Signs 25-Year PPAs for 400 MW Winston Energy Project in Nevada
EDF Power Solutions has signed two 25-year PPAs with NV Energy for the Winston Energy project, pairing 400 MW of solar with a 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery system in Lyon County, Nevada.
400 MWLyon County, NevadaDeveloper: EDF Power Solutions North America
Source: PV Tech
Tesla Signs PPA for ContourGlobal's 509 MW Project Sterling Solar-Plus-Storage in Arizona
Tesla has agreed to purchase power from Project Sterling, a 509 MW solar and 1.4 GWh storage project in Arizona being developed by ContourGlobal, with commercial operation targeted for 2028.
509 MWArizonaDeveloper: ContourGlobal
Source: Solar Power World
Meta Signs PPA for Lightsource bp's 172 MW Mowata Solar Project in Louisiana
Meta has contracted the output of Mowata Solar, a 172 MW project in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, developed by Lightsource bp, as part of its ongoing regional data center buildout.
172 MWAcadia Parish, LouisianaDeveloper: Lightsource bp
Source: Solar Power World
Panamint Capital Advances 1.2 GW Big Rooter Power Project on Former Texas Coal Site
A 1.2 GW solar project backed by $1.7 billion in financing has begun construction near Bremond, Texas, interconnecting alongside an existing coal plant that will keep operating.
1.2 GWBremond, TexasDeveloper: Panamint Capital
Source: Solar Power World