Europe

Arkema Signs 400-GWh Solar PPA in France
French chemicals giant Arkema SA has signed a 20-year PPA with EDF Renewables for 400 GWh of solar-powered electricity yearly, securing 70% of Bostik's domestic electricity needs. It's part of Arkema's commitment to reduce CO2 emissions and support a more sustainable economy.
Dec 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, PPA, Europe, arkema
RWE Secures 66MW Solar Projects in Poland
RWE AG scores big win with 66 MW of solar projects in Poland, making a major investment in the country's green portfolio. The move is part of its plan to invest EUR 55 billion net globally and grow its green capacity to 65 GW by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, rwe, Solar Project
Low Carbon Lights Up 42MW Solar
Low Carbon connects three solar farms in UK and Netherlands, producing a total of 42MW of clean energy - part of their plan to create 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Netherlands, solar farm
Sonnedix Breaks Ground on 300MW UK Solar
Sonnedix has broken ground on five solar projects in the UK, creating 270 jobs and set to provide 300MW of clean electricity, powering the UK's decarbonisation and energy security goals.
Dec 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Sonnedix, Europe, PV Power Plant
Valorem, T&T Partner for 300MW Polish Solar
Valorem and T&T Proenergy have joined forces to build a 300-MW portfolio of photovoltaic projects in Poland. Together they will drive green energy development and environmental responsibility, taking their first step towards a strong partnership.
Dec 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Valorem, T&T Proenergy
Audax's 141 MW Expansion: Solar Power Soaring in Spain
Audax's amazing 1.3GW renewables portfolio - ready for the future, ready for you! Invest now and benefit from green energy solutions for years to come.
Dec 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, audax
EU Grants Midsummer for Solar Cell Factory in Sweden
Sweden's Midsummer is advancing its goal of becoming a leader in solar energy with an impressive grant that will infuse its high-tech manufacturing initiatives.
Dec 6, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, midsummer
Swedish Firms' Sodium-Ion Battery Fusion
Swedish firms Altris and Polarium have announced a partnership to revolutionize the energy storage market with a sodium-ion battery cell offering higher energy density with abundant, non-toxic raw minerals. Get ready for an innovation that will shake-up the industry!
Dec 6, 2023 // Storage, Sweden, Europe, Altris
70MW Alpine PV Parks: BKW's Solar Express
BKW utility has announced plans to build 6 solar PV parks in Berne, Switzerland, producing up to 100GWh of clean energy each year and enough electricity to power 20,000 homes. Funding for the projects is granted under the Swiss Energy Act, making BKW's ambitious goal of 1GW renewable capacity by 2026 achievable.
Dec 6, 2023 // Plants, Europe, Switzerland, PV Power Plant, BKW
MET Inks CPPA for Italian Solar Output
MET Group: Supplying Italian internet exchange point MIX-IT with 100% renewable energy through a CPPA with Mirto Solarpark. Consulting firms Spinergy and Energethique facilitated the deal.
Dec 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, CPPA, MET
ib vogt Signs 127 MW Corporate VPPA in Spain
ib vogt GmbH has secured financing from the European Investment Bank for its 174 MWp Serbal solar farm in Spain, with 91 MW contracted by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc and 36 MW by Eurofins Scientific SE. Be powered by clean energy with bifacial solar panels and single-axis trackers generating 328 GWh per year come 2025.
Dec 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, ib vogt, vppa
Kyon-Obton deal enables 600 MW German battery storage
Kyon Energy and Obton have joined forces to create a 195 MW battery energy storage portfolio. The projects, located across Germany, are set to revolutionize the energy landscape and total investment is estimated at high 3-digit million euro sum.
Dec 5, 2023 // Storage, Germany, Europe, obton, Kyon Energy
Valorem Powers Polish Solar Push
Valorem and T&T Proenergy have joined forces to develop 300 MW of solar projects in Poland, promoting environmental responsibility and innovation while contributing to Poland's energy transition goals. A partnership built on shared values and visions.
Dec 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Valorem, T&T Proenergy
Masdar's 308MW Solar PV Project Flies in Azerbaijan
Masdar's renewable energy project in Azerbaijan is now operational. The 308MW Garadagh solar facility, 5.5 million sq m in the Gobustan District, will produce 500GWh of power annually. Co-financed by international organizations, it's the first foreign investment-based solar project in Azerbaijan and 1GW more in the pipeline.
Nov 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, Europe, PV Power Plant, Azerbaijan
BP to Fully Acquire Lightsource BP: Solar Scaling Ahead
BP acquires 50.03% of Lightsource BP, enabling it to scale up its business, finance and trading. Closing mid-2024, it will help BP meet its demand for low carbon power and transition growth targets. Unlocking a new level of profitable growth and performance.
Nov 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Lightsource BP, Europe