Europe

EDP Renewables strengthens its position in the French market with the acquisition of 42 MWp of solar projects, combining renewable energy with agricultural activities.

Rezolv Energy secures regulatory clearance for Bulgaria's largest solar power project, while also building Europe's highest capacity photovoltaic plant in Romania.

Blaby District Council grants planning permission for UK's largest battery storage project, the Normanton Energy Reserve. A game-changer for grid stability and the UK's transition to net zero.

Perovskia Solar's custom-designed solar cells seamlessly power smart devices, even in low-light conditions. Their breakthrough technology eliminates the need for batteries, providing a sustainable energy solution for areas with limited access to electricity.

Amsterdam-based renewables developer Photon Energy expands its solar farm portfolio in Romania, with a new 3.9 MWp solar farm near Faget, Timis County. With a total installed capacity of over 35 MWp in the country, the company anticipates significant revenues in the coming years.

Better Energy and Andel join forces to build 15 solar energy parks in Denmark, with a total capacity of 2 GWp, in a billion-euro investment towards the country's green transition.

Lithuanian researchers have developed a new material, tin zirconium titanium selenide, that could significantly improve the efficiency of silicon solar cells by converting previously unused light into extra energy.

Natural Power chosen by Green Switch Capital to provide Section 36 consenting support for a 250MW battery energy storage system in the Scottish Highlands, aiming to enhance community involvement and biodiversity.

Acciona Energia pioneers hybrid renewable energy with its new wind and solar park in Spain, creating jobs and investing in local communities while reducing environmental impact.

Quest Holdings Group furthers its renewable energy investment with the acquisition of a 4.48MW solar PV park in Greece, adding to its total 39.3MW capacity and cementing its position as a leader in the Greek energy market.

GreenIT, a joint venture of Plenitude and CDP Equity, has signed an agreement with Galileo for 8 solar projects totaling 140MW in Italy. This €1.7bn Industrial Plan will contribute to GreenIT's portfolio and enable Galileo's European expansion.

Greece's RAAEY is launching a tender for 200MW of renewable energy projects in Bulgaria & Italy. Solar projects of 1MW & wind schemes of 6MW can bid & sell their output daily on the Greek day-ahead market. Deadline to apply is March 11. Winners announced April 25. Commission capacity in 30/36 months. Promoting pan-EEA energy project development.

Spain made history in 2023: 50.4% of its electricity came from renewables, led by wind & solar. With ambitious goals, the government is pledging a 74% renewables mix by 2030.

Statkraft has enabled Gresham House & Workspace Group to secure power for 10 years from the 20MW Beavor Grange Solar Farm in Devon, providing budget certainty and helping to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Greece starts 2021 with 240 MW of green energy initiatives - two solar parks and three wind projects, including a 96-MW PV complex in Thessaly, approved to bring clean energy to the country.