Renewable energy developer SOWITEC has signed contracts to sell three solar development projects in Mexico, with a total capacity of 570 MW, to a major international utility. Commissioning is expected to begin in 2025.

Lightsource bp announced the commercial operation of its 293-megawatt Sun Mountain solar project in Pueblo, Colorado. This project, in collaboration with Xcel Energy and McCarthy Building Companies, adds to Lightsource bp's $500 million-plus commitment to Colorado's clean energy infrastructure.

Matrix Renewables and BBVA join forces to support the energy transition in Spain. Thanks to a sustainable financing of 40 million euros, the construction of two solar power plants, Zaratán and Arroyadas, is finally starting in the municipality of Valladolid. The project, which will generate 66 MW when completed, will create 500 local jobs during the construction phase.

MYTILINEOS and Saint-Gobain have partnered to build a solar park in Italy. This project will produce renewable energy on a large scale, while reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the transition to more sustainable energy.

Enviromena has commissioned its first British solar farm in Winchester. The 25.4 MW site, called Three Maids Hill, uses the latest technology to maximize energy production and reduce CO2 emissions. This project is a major step for Enviromena in its commitment to a more sustainable future for all.

The REGACE consortium, funded by the European Union to the tune of 5.3 million euros, is developing and demonstrating an innovative agrivoltaic technology that allows small greenhouse owners to become actors in the renewable circular energy economy while reducing their carbon emissions.

Iberdrola has announced its first floating solar power plant project in France. The plant will be developed on the basin of the gravel pit of Bischwiller, in Alsace, with an installed production capacity of 25 MWp, producing about 27 GWh of green electricity per year. This project strengthens Iberdrola's position in France in the production of green energy, in addition to its wind projects already in operation.

Enel has announced a strategic expansion project for Italy and Europe financed by European funds where 600 million euros will be invested to create a gigafactory that will provide 3 gigawatts of renewable energy, which will contribute to a significant impact on the rate of global environmental production.

MPC Energy Solutions has announced the start of operations at its Santa Rosa and Villa Sol solar power plants in El Salvador. These projects will produce 45.7 GWh of solar energy per year, avoiding 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

The solar sector in Europe is expected to continue to grow in 2023, with project viability improving despite inflation-related increases in project costs.