Europe

Neoen Breaks Ground on 24.7 MWp Solar Farms in Italy, Aiming to Slash CO2 Emissions
Neoen's solar farms in Italy will prevent CO2 emissions, power thousands of homes, and benefit from simplified planning rules. They have also secured solar projects in France to power tens of thousands of people.
Jan 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, neoen, PV Power Plant
Vortex Energy Powers Up Poland with Wind and Solar
Vortex Energy, backed by Vitol, is set to construct 53 MW of wind and 57 MW of solar projects in Poland, generating 180 GWh of energy annually and powering 93,000 households. A $123 million investment towards Vitol's $1 billion renewable energy commitment in Poland.
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, Poland, Europe, Vortex Energy
Elements Green Seeks Public Input for Massive UK Solar Project
Elements Green invites communities to provide input on its ambitious plan to build an 800-MW solar farm with battery storage in the East Midlands, aiming to power 400,000 local homes with green electricity. Join the conversation and shape the future of renewable energy!
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, Elements Green
Solaria's Garoña Solar Project: Powering Spain's Energy Transition
Solaria receives authorization for 595MW Garoña photovoltaic project, aiming to power 300,000 homes and create 2,400 jobs, aligning with its goal to expand capacity to 3GW by 2024.
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, solaria, PV Power Plant, Garoña solar project
EUR 500m Fund Launched to Power Europe's Battery Revolution
EIT InnoEnergy and Demeter Investment Managers launch a €500m fund to invest in battery raw materials production, meeting the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries in Europe.
Jan 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, eit innoenergy, Demeter Investment Managers
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