Europe

ORIT Makes Strategic Exit from Spanish Solar Purchase
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) demonstrates flexibility by terminating solar project option in Spain, resulting in a net gain of £3m and reflecting their disciplined approach to capital allocation.
Jan 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Octopus, ORIT
EU Launches €500m Fund to Boost Battery Material Supply Chain
EIT InnoEnergy and Demeter Investment Managers launch €500m EBA Strategic Battery Materials Fund, aiming to strengthen Europe's battery supply chain and decrease reliance on foreign sources.
Jan 18, 2024 // Storage, Europe, eit innoenergy, Demeter Investment Managers
Have Your Say: EDF Seeks Feedback on Cornwall Solar Scheme
EDF Renewables UK invites public input on its proposed solar farm in Cornwall, promising local benefits and a commitment to sustainability. Join the consultation events to shape a greener future.
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables
Enviromena Unveils 400MW UK Solar Pipeline for Planning
Enviromena, a leading clean energy company, is set to submit its 400MW solar pipeline in the UK, aiming to expand its portfolio to over 500MW by 2025. With projects spanning from Dorset to Durham, Enviromena is committed to engaging with local communities and councillors to ensure their feedback is considered in the project designs and plans. By completing construction in Somerset, Hampshire, and Wales, Enviromena is actively working towards lowering carbon emissions and meeting the increasing demand for renewable energy in the UK.
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, Enviromena
Ciel & Terre Makes Waves with 11 MW Floating Solar Project in France
Ciel & Terre's innovative aiR Optim technology is powering their first floating solar project in France, upgrading a quarry lake with renewable energy.
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, Floating PV, France, Europe, Ciel & Terre, PV Power Plant
Meyer Burger Halts German Plant, Shifts Focus to US
Swiss solar tech company Meyer Burger shifts focus to the US, closing its German manufacturing site and anticipating significant profits in the American market.
Jan 18, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, meyer burger, North America
Sustainable Energy Solutions Sweden Plans Massive Solar and Storage Project in Sweden
SENS and Karlskoga are teaming up to assess the viability of a large-scale solar farm and battery storage system, aiming to bring sustainable energy solutions to the region and pave the way for a greener future.
Jan 17, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Storage, Sweden, Europe, SENS, PV Power Plant, Karlskoga
Vertical Panels: The Future of Solar Farming in the US
Next2Sun's agrivoltaics projects bring vertical solar panels to the US, maximizing land use and offering protection for crops and soil health. Collaboration with iSun in Vermont marks a new milestone.
Jan 17, 2024 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, PV module, North America, startup, Next2Sun
Wattcrop's Greek BESS Projects Seek Grid-Connection Permits
Greek renewables developer, Wattcrop, is making significant strides in the energy storage sector with its application for grid-connection permits for 273 MW of battery energy storage systems. These projects are set to revolutionize the regional energy infrastructure and boost renewable energy capacity.
Jan 17, 2024 // Storage, Grids, Greece, Europe, Wattcrop
Allegro Partners with R.Power for Solar-Powered E-Commerce Platform
Allegro, Poland's leading e-commerce platform, partners with R.Power Renewables to secure 200 GWh of green electricity annually, reducing emissions and aligning with climate goals.
Jan 17, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Poland, Europe, r.power, Allegro
Albania's Solar Power Ambitions Soar with 300 MW Tender
Albania's latest solar tender aims to construct 300 MW of solar parks, as the country strives to become a net exporter of renewable energy by 2030. Supported by Swiss and European institutions, successful candidates will receive 15-year contracts for their plants' output.
Jan 17, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, tender, Europe, PV Power Plant, Albania
nextE Unveils Romania's Largest Solar Park in Landmark Deal
nextE, a leading European independent power producer, secures a power purchase agreement for a massive 42.9 MW solar park in Romania, solidifying its position in the country's renewable energy sector.
Jan 17, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, NextE
Bluefield and Arcano Expand Italian Solar Portfolio with 7.2 MW Acquisition
Bluefield Revive Italia, a joint venture between Bluefield Partners LLP and Arcano Capital SGIIC SAU, acquires 7.2 MW of new photovoltaic parks in Southern Italy, aiming to revitalize operational solar assets facing various challenges.
Jan 16, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Bluefield, Arcano
GoldenPeaks and Boryszew SA Sign 10-Year Solar Power Deal in Poland
GoldenPeaks Capital secures 10-year power purchase agreement with Boryszew SA, supplying 24 GWh of solar power annually in Poland. Expanding their photovoltaic system ownership, they plan to acquire 150 MW more by year-end.
Jan 15, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Poland, Europe, GoldenPeaks, Boryszew SA
Greening Acquires 45MW Solar Portfolio in Spain's Andalucia Region
OX2, a leading renewable energy company, has sold a 45MW solar pipeline in Spain to Greening, marking its second sale in the country. This move aligns with OX2's commitment to fossil-free electricity and its focus on expanding into new technologies.
Jan 15, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Spain, Europe, OX2