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Tata Power Commissions 1.4-Gigawatt Solar Farm Just Before Year End - CleanTechnica
Tata Power has commissioned its largest solar power plant to date, the 1.4-gigawatt Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan, India, just before the end of the year. The INR 54.9 billion ($611 million) project is expected to generate approximately 2.454 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually. Developed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited for SJVN Ltd under the Indian government’s Central Public Sector Undertaking Scheme (Phase II, Tranche III), the plant’s output is contracted to supply power to Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, with allocations of 500 MW, 300 MW, and 200 MW respectively. The project incorporates 2.4 million bifacial solar modules manufactured by Tata Power Solar in Tamil Nadu and features advanced technologies such as precision ramming and high-performance inverters designed to operate efficiently in extreme heat conditions. With this addition, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited’s total installed renewable energy
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A former coal mine in Garrett County, western Maryland, has been converted into the state’s largest solar farm, with an installed capacity of 160 megawatts (MW). The facility, developed by Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Renewable Power in partnership with Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM), features approximately 324,000 solar panels and generates enough electricity to power over 30,000 homes annually. The project, completed in 2023 after beginning development in 2020, represents a significant example of brownfield redevelopment, repurposing exhausted mining land for renewable energy without encroaching on natural habitats. The solar farm not only contributes clean energy but also brings economic benefits to the local community, including job creation during construction and increased long-term tax revenue. CPV secured its third solar tax equity financing with U.S. Bank for the project, with advisory support from Marathon Capital. A second construction phase is underway to expand capacity to 175 MW. Local officials and project leaders emphasize the
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Artificial intelligence startup xAI, founded by Elon Musk, plans to build an 88-acre solar farm adjacent to its Colossus data center in Memphis, one of the world’s largest AI training facilities. The solar farm is expected to generate around 30 megawatts of electricity, roughly 10% of the data center’s estimated power needs. This initiative is part of xAI’s broader efforts to secure additional clean energy sources, including a previously announced nearby solar project paired with 100 megawatts of grid-scale batteries to provide continuous power. The solar farm developer, Seven States Power Company, received a significant federal award of $439 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including a $414 million interest-free loan, highlighting ongoing federal support for clean energy projects despite some recent cancellations under prior administrations. However, xAI has faced criticism and legal challenges related to its current reliance on over 400 megawatts of natural gas turbines operating without permits, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center
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Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI plans to build an 88-acre solar farm adjacent to its Colossus data center in Memphis, one of the world’s largest AI model training facilities. The solar farm is expected to generate about 30 megawatts of electricity, roughly 10% of the data center’s power needs. This initiative complements xAI’s earlier announcement of a nearby solar project paired with 100 megawatts of grid-scale batteries to provide continuous power. The solar farm’s developer, Seven States Power Company, received a substantial $439 million federal award, including a $414 million interest-free loan, highlighting significant government support despite recent cutbacks in clean energy funding. However, xAI has faced criticism and legal challenges related to its current energy operations. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), in collaboration with the NAACP, alleges that xAI has operated over 35 gas turbines without proper permits, emitting more than 2,000 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOX
energysolar-farmdata-centerclean-energygrid-scale-batteriesturbinespollutionOne Of The Largest Solar Power Installations In Colombia Just Launched - CleanTechnica
Atlas Renewable Energy has launched the Shangri-La solar project in Ibagué, Tolima, marking one of the largest solar power installations in Colombia with an installed capacity of 201 MWp. The facility is expected to generate approximately 403.7 GWh annually, supplying electricity to over 214,000 Colombian households. This project represents a significant expansion of solar power in a country where hydropower currently dominates the electricity generation mix. Constructed over 18 months, the Shangri-La project created more than 2,100 jobs, prioritizing local labor, with women comprising 22% of the workforce—exceeding initial targets for female participation. Environmentally, the solar farm is projected to offset nearly 161,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. While it is the second largest solar project in Colombia, it highlights the country’s growing commitment to diversifying its renewable energy portfolio beyond hydropower.
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Baltimore County, Maryland, has transformed a 213-acre former landfill site into a 7-megawatt solar farm featuring nearly 15,000 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels across four arrays. This installation is expected to generate approximately 8.2 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, meeting about 11% of the county government’s power needs. The project operates under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with TotalEnergies, which owns and manages the system, providing the county with a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour. This arrangement offers long-term cost stability, reducing energy expenses for taxpayers while advancing Maryland’s sustainability and climate goals. Environmentally, the solar farm will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to burning over 621,000 gallons of gasoline each year or offsetting emissions from driving more than 14 million miles in a gasoline-powered vehicle. The project exemplifies innovative land reuse by converting an idle landfill into a productive renewable energy resource, aligning economic efficiency
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The Hultsfred Solar Farm, Sweden's largest utility-scale solar power installation, has officially commenced operations at Hultsfred Airport in the Småland region. Developed by French renewable energy company Neoen and Swedish solar developer Alight, the farm features 174,000 low-carbon photovoltaic panels spread across approximately 130 hectares (about 185 football fields). With an installed capacity of 100 megawatt-peak (MWp), it is expected to generate around 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of green electricity annually, sufficient to power over 18,000 average Swedish homes. This project marks a significant milestone in Sweden’s renewable energy transition, enabled by a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) signed in 2022 with H&M Group, which will receive 95% of the solar farm’s renewable energy output. The solar farm began feeding electricity into the grid in April 2025 and now operates at full capacity. Besides contributing to Sweden’s clean energy
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Silicon Ranch, a leading solar energy developer, is partnering with Central Electric Power Cooperative and Meta to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. This project supports Meta’s goal of 100% renewable energy for its first data center in the state and marks the fourth collaboration between Silicon Ranch and Central, as well as the 18th project between Silicon Ranch and Meta. The solar facility will be owned and operated by Silicon Ranch, with Central purchasing the generated energy to supply its 19 member cooperatives, including Aiken Electric Cooperative, which will directly serve Meta’s data center currently under construction. The $100 million investment in the solar farm is expected to generate over $8 million in new tax revenues for local schools, infrastructure, and community priorities. Silicon Ranch will also implement its land stewardship program to enhance the land quality by promoting native grasses and pollinator habitats beneath the solar arrays. The project emphasizes domestic manufacturing and job creation, with nearly all equipment sourced
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