Renewable Energy Magazine-Solar newsletter

Ameren Missouri to Build Largest Solar Facility in Company's History

Construction begins this summer on Ameren Missouri's largest-ever solar facility after receiving final approval from regulators. The new energy center will be in Montgomery County, Missouri, about an hour west of St. Louis, adjacent to I-70, which is in Ameren Missouri’s service territory.  

Solar Energy Scotland calls for higher solar ambition

Solar Energy Scotland chair Thomas McMillan has written to the major Scottish political parties outlining the case for greater ambition and policy support for solar energy in the country. In the letter Thomas calls on the parties to include a robust plan of action for deployment of solar energy technologies as part of their election bid.

ERBD Finances Floating Solar Project in Albania

Albania is making rapid progress with its plans to meet renewable energy targets, with the construction of a 12.9 MW floating solar photovoltaic (PV) farm thanks to a €9.1 million loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The farm will be the first floating solar plant of this size in Albania and the Western Balkans.

Endesa Begins Agrivoltaic Projects in Four PV Plants

Red pepper, broccoli, artichoke, thyme, rosemary, lavender, coriander, eggplant, cauliflower or zucchini are some of the crops that are being planted in the PV plants of Valdecaballeros and Augusto in Extremadura, Totana in Murcia and Las Corchas in Andalusia, Spain. All of them from Endesa.

Ørsted Begins Construction on Combined Wind and Solar Project

Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on its largest onshore project to date, the 518 MW hybrid wind and solar PV project, Helena Energy Center, with an expected operational date in the first half of 2022.

Apple Investing in Major Energy Storage Project in California

Apple has announced it is investing directly in renewable energy projects to cover a portion of upstream emissions, as well as a major energy storage project in California to pilot new solutions for renewable infrastructure.

PV Operations Europe 2021