Agrivoltaic project set to become New Zealand’s first utility-scale solar farm
New Zealand government-owned Genesis Energy and renewables partner FRV Australia have purchased an advanced 52 MW agrivoltaic solar project on New Zealand’s South Island. If the project meets its 2024 operational target as anticipated, it will be the country’s first utility-scale solar farm.
Weekend Read: Giga and giga
pv magazine Australia’s Natalie Filatoff reports on the benefits of planning vast solar project pipelines, and the barriers faced by those who dare to dream big.
Modular solar startup secures backing of bp ventures
Australian modular solar manufacturer 5B has secured a $13.7 million (AUD 20 million) investment from the venture capital arm of British energy giant bp, which will allow it to accelerate the development of its preassembled, relocatable modular solar technology.
Lightsource BP closes $376 million in financing, breaks ground on two massive US projects
The 293MW Sun Mountain solar project, set to be located in Pueblo, Colorado, and the 173MW Bellflower solar project, set to be constructed east of Indianapolis will each be among the largest in their respective states.
Lightsource BP invests in 757 MW project pipeline in Poland
UK based developer Lightsource BP today announced plans to enter the Polish market and develop nine projects amounting to 757 MW, working alongside an unnamed local partner. Lightsource BP says around half of the projects could begin construction next year, and that bringing all of the pipeline to completion would require total investment of €500 million.
Lightsource BP secures $1.8bn to develop 20-plus GW of new solar by 2025
The clean energy joint venture, which is half owned by British energy company BP, today said it expects to create around 500 jobs as it ramps up its solar portfolio from less than 4 GW to 25 GW in four years.
Lightsource BP builds 1.35 GW of PV in Portugal, 640 MW in Greece
The U.K.-based solar developer has joined forces with Portugal’s Insun to build solar parks totaling 1.35 GW over the next five years. In Greece, it wants to build another 640 MW in partnership with Kiefer TEK.
Lightsource BP secures approval for 600 MW solar energy hub
Lightsource BP plans to build a new PV hub in the Australian state of New South Wales.
US steel mill to get powered by 300 MW of solar
The iron and steel sector is the ‘world’s largest industrial source of climate pollution.’ This steel mill in Pueblo, Colorado, will be the first in North America to rely on solar power.
BP commits $70m to UK-India Green Growth Fund
The fossil fuel company will become a partner in the fund, which invests in clean energy projects.
