Europe

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
EDP Renewables Expands French Solar Portfolio with 42 MWp Acquisition
EDP Renewables strengthens its position in the French market with the acquisition of 42 MWp of solar projects, combining renewable energy with agricultural activities.
Jan 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, EDP Renewables
Rezolv Energy Surges Ahead with Massive Solar Power Projects in Bulgaria and Romania
Rezolv Energy secures regulatory clearance for Bulgaria's largest solar power project, while also building Europe's highest capacity photovoltaic plant in Romania.
Jan 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Rezolv Energy
Normanton Energy Reserve: UK's Largest Battery Storage Project Approved
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.
Jan 12, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe
Perovskia Solar: Powering Devices Everywhere with Printed Cells
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.
Jan 11, 2024 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, Switzerland, Perovskia Solar
Photon Energy Energizes 3.9-MWp Solar Farm in Romania
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.
Jan 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Europe, photon energy, Romania, solar farm
Better Energy and Andel Join Forces for Massive Danish Solar Project
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.
Jan 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Denmark, Better Energy, Andel
New Material Breakthrough: Boosting Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells
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.
Jan 9, 2024 // Technology, Europe, Lithuania, efficiency, silicon solar cells, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, FTMC
Natural Power Partners with Green Switch for Scottish BESS
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.
Jan 9, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, SCOTLAND, Natural Power, Green Switch Capital
Acciona Energia's Groundbreaking Hybrid Plant Combines Wind and Solar
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.
Jan 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, acciona energia
Quest Group Acquires 4.5-MW Solar Park in Greece
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.
Jan 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, Solar Park, Quest Holdings Group