Many countries around the world are developing large-scale solar power projects to meet energy demands and reduce emissions.
Australia Approves SunCable Solar Farm
On August 22, Australia approved the SunCable solar farm project, which aims to supply electricity to millions of households domestically and export power to Singapore. The project is expected to generate 6 gigawatts (GW) and begin electricity supply by 2030. According to AFP, numerous large solar energy projects are under construction or already operational worldwide.
Midong Solar Power Project, China
Most of the world’s largest solar farms are located in China, a country rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity at an unmatched pace. In June 2024, the Midong Solar Power Project in Xinjiang began operations with a capacity of 3.5 GW, making it the largest in China, surpassing previous projects in Ningxia and Qinghai.
However, this project may soon be eclipsed by other mega-projects, including the Tengger Desert Solar Park in Inner Mongolia, currently under construction with a projected capacity of 8 GW, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM). China is building wind and solar power facilities at nearly double the capacity of all other countries combined, with 339 GW under construction, including 180 GW of solar power.
Khavda Solar Park, India
The Khavda Solar Park is a colossal renewable energy project under development in the wilderness of Gujarat near the Pakistan border. It combines solar and wind energy, with a total capacity of 30 GW when fully operational by 2027. The facility has already begun generating electricity, with 551 megawatts of solar power capacity commissioned earlier this year, according to Adani Green Energy, one of the project developers.
Upon completion, the park will be the world’s largest renewable energy installation, capable of powering 16.1 million households annually. India, heavily dependent on coal, aims to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant, UAE
The UAE inaugurated the 2 GW Al Dhafra solar power plant last year, just weeks before hosting a UN climate discussion. Located south of Abu Dhabi, the plant spans 21 km², an area equivalent to one-fifth of Paris.
Described as the world’s largest single-site solar power plant at its inauguration, it can generate enough electricity to power 160,000 households. The UAE aims to triple its renewable energy capacity in the next seven years to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Benban Solar Park, Egypt
Located in the western desert, 40 km from Aswan, Egypt’s Benban Solar Park was connected to the national grid in 2019. It is the largest solar power project in Africa and among the largest in the world, with a capacity of approximately 1.5 GW, which may increase with planned expansions. Funded by the World Bank at a cost of $4 billion, the project covers 37 km² and produces enough electricity to power 420,000 households.
Chill Sun Project, USA
One of the largest planned solar farms in the U.S. is the Chill Sun project in Nevada, with a proposed capacity of 2.25 GW. The U.S. is rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity, ranking second only to China. Nationwide, there are 40 GW of solar and wind energy projects under construction, compared to 339 GW in China, with renewable sources currently generating 16% of U.S. electricity.
An Khang (As AFP)
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