How big can solar go? These 3 projects show us the gigascale future

Published on May 19, 2026

Until recently, pacesetting solar projects were measured in the hundreds of megawatts. But panels keep getting cheaper, and developers keep getting better at installing them. As a result, power companies are undertaking projects that are bigger than anyone could have conceived five years ago. China has led the way…

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