solar parks

Windstorms, hail and sudden weather shifts are growing operational risks for solar parks. Rémy Parmentier, Head of Solar & Hybrid at Vaisala, outlines how developers and operators can manage these hazards.

Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

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.

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.

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. 

The German energy company has connected its first UK solar project at Langford in Devon – a 35 MW plant with co-located storage and more sites to come.

The project, backed by a long-term PPA, sits within a wider solar cluster and is expected to be hybridised with co-located storage to support grid stability.

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.

As fixed feed-in tariffs and tenders play a diminishing role in project development, the solar industry is seeking new financing models to sustain growth. Our next investor newsletter, out on 9 July 2025, explores what’s coming next – sign up to stay informed!

Retail property group NEPI Rockcastle is using its latest solar project to boost the green energy supply for its shopping centres across Romania.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The developer is making steady progress with its UK solar park plans and has now received the green light for three more projects.

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.

The new ground-mounted plant in Bellingwolde in the province of Groningen is being built by Goldbeck Solar and Novar. Bifacial PV modules will be installed.