Europe

Credit Agricole Commits to 20-Year Solar PPA in France
Credit Agricole takes a green leap with a 20-year power purchase agreement, buying solar park output to meet 3.5% of its power demand and align with its climate strategy.
Feb 12, 2024 // Plants, France, Europe, Credit Agricole
Sunly Secures €65.9M Financing for Massive Polish Solar Projects
Sunly secures €65.9m financing from mBank to construct 58 solar farms in Poland, adding to its existing operational and under-construction capacity in the Baltics.
Feb 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Sunly
Romania's EUR 278m Battery Boost: Powering the Future
Romania's energy ministry is offering over EUR 278 million in funding for battery and photovoltaic projects, aiming to boost energy storage and renewable energy production.
Feb 12, 2024 // Storage, Europe, Romania
Good Energy Acquires JPS Renewable Energy, Expands Solar Portfolio
Good Energy Group strengthens its position as the UK's top solar specialist with the acquisition of JPS Renewable Energy, expanding its market share and product offerings.
Feb 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Good Energy
Iberdrola and Tosano Supermarkets Partner for Clean Energy Future
Iberdrola partners with Tosano to provide long-term clean energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 6,000 tonnes per year. Off-site PPA agreements ensure stable prices and eliminate fossil fuel volatility.
Feb 12, 2024 // Plants, Italy, Iberdrola, Europe
Over 1,000 Engage in Consultation for UK's Botley West Solar Farm
The proposed Botley West Solar Farm in Oxfordshire has completed its second phase of consultation, with over one thousand attendees providing valuable feedback. The project team is now analyzing the input to enhance their proposals.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe
Tauron Powers Up Poland's Largest Solar Farm
Tauron Polska Energia connects a 37-MW solar farm in Myslowice, Poland to the grid, using China's Kehua Digital Energy's inverter product. The innovative project is built on a reclaimed landfill and expected to generate 39 GWh of electricity annually.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Tauron Polska Energia
Saris Brewery Goes Solar: Secures Renewable Power from Enery
Saris Brewery partners with Enery to secure renewable energy for its operations, becoming the first company in Slovakia to support a local solar power plant.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Slovakia, Saris Brewery
SSAB's Italian Plant Achieves Full Solar Power, Paving the Way for Fossil-Free Steel
SSAB leads the way in sustainable steel production, achieving 100% fossil-free operations in Italy with rooftop solar panels, generating 830 MWh of clean electricity annually.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Italy, Europe, SSAB
RWE Expands Solar Power in Greece, Battery Storage in Netherlands
Germany's RWE and Greek firm PPC invest in a 450 MWp solar farm in Greece, while also constructing a 35 MW battery storage project in the Netherlands for renewable energy integration.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Storage, Greece, Europe, Netherlands, rwe, PV Power Plant
Trina Storage Secures Deal for 190MWh Storage at UK Solar Sites
Trina Storage secures contract to provide battery energy storage systems for UK solar power projects, bringing new capabilities and aiding renewable integration.
Feb 8, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Trina storage
EBRD Supports Enery's Groundbreaking Solar Farm in Bulgaria
The EBRD guarantees a loan for Enery's solar plant project in Bulgaria, supporting the country's renewable energy goals and phasing out coal-fired power generation.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, EBRD, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria
Scottish Council Breaks Ground on Solar Duo, Paving the Way for Clean Energy Future
North Ayrshire Council takes a groundbreaking step towards sustainability with the construction of two solar farms, generating clean energy and revenue for the community.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, ameresco, SCOTLAND, NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Solektra Shines Bright:
Solektra's upcoming 2.0 MW solar power plant in Croatia marks a significant step towards the country's renewable energy goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and embracing sustainability.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, Solar Power Plant, Croatia, Solektra
Cubico and Storaltil Join Forces to Power Italy's Grid
Cubico Sustainable Investments and Storaltil Srl join forces to develop 1 GW of battery energy storage projects in Italy, targeting grid congestion and boosting utility-scale electricity storage capacity.
Feb 7, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Cubico Sustainable Investments, Storaltil Srl