Europe

MEC Group Acquires 51% Stake in EnergieSun
MEC Group acquires 51% stake in EnergieSun, a German rooftop solar developer, to expand its renewable energy portfolio. EnergieSun specializes in small to mid-size systems for private customers, with capacity to install up to 200 each month.
Dec 27, 2023 // Rooftop PV, Germany, Europe, MEC Group, EnergieSun
Iberdrola Pioneers Spain's First Hydro-PV Hybrid
Iberdrola's new 86MW hybrid facility in Cedillo, Spain is the first of its kind in the country. Combining hydroelectric and photovoltaic technologies, the project minimizes environmental impact and creates more stable and efficient renewable production. Iberdrola has plans to invest in more hybrid plants, with 5200MW already installed in Extremadura.
Dec 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe
Neoen's 104.4MW Solar Wins in France's PPE2 Tender
Renewable energy producer Neoen has won four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp in a tender, including three agrivoltaic initiatives to combine sheep farming with solar power generation. When complete, these projects will provide enough clean energy to power 50,000 people in France.
Dec 26, 2023 // Plants, France, tender, Europe, neoen, PPE2
PNE's 175.5 MWp Solar Sale in Romania, Italy
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Dec 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Romania, PNE
Octopus Proposes Merger with AERS to Create Largest London-Based Renewable Energy Trust
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc is proposing a merger with Aquila European Renewables plc, to create one of the largest London-listed renewable energy investment trusts, expected to have a market capitalisation of GBP 745 million. ORIT awaits AERS' response as they enter into further discussions in the New Year.
Dec 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Octopus
EU Invests €2B for Clean Energy Projects
The European Union has allocated €2.17 billion from the Modernization Fund to help nine Member States reduce GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency. Greece, Portugal and Slovenia to benefit from 2024. A joint effort between the EU, EC and EIB.
Dec 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe
Valorem Secures 300MW Solar Approval in Greece
Valorem secures ETA for 300 MW solar project in Thessaly, powering 40,000 homes with 550 GWh of electricity each year. REN VALOREM Hellas is set to develop 700 MW of renewable energy in Greece.
Dec 21, 2023 // Plants, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, Valorem
9-MWp Solar Farm Cluster Sold in Poland
Goldbeck Solar GmbH & Suncatcher Gruppe successfully sold a 9-MWp solar power complex in Barlinek, Poland. The 16,500 solar panels are estimated to provide clean energy to 4,000 households. Operations began in December 2023 - the first solar system of its kind in Poland.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck Solar GmbH, Suncatcher Gruppe
Nordic Solar Powers Up 53MW Spanish Solar Farm
Nordic Solar A/S has begun construction on a 53-MWp solar park in Central Spain, set to supply 28,000 European households annually with renewable energy. This ambitious project is in partnership with Elecnor SA and adds to Nordic Solar's 390 MWp of operational solar capacity across Europe.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, Solar Park, Nordic Solar A/S
Voltalia Energises 140-MW Solar Park in Albania
Voltalia reaches milestone with 140-MW Karavasta solar park, helping to offset over 29,160 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year and providing enough electricity for 220,000 Albanian residents.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Voltalia, Europe, Albania, Solar Park
Axpo: Italian Solar Focus Enlarged
Axpo Holding AG, a Swiss power producer, is aiming to revolutionize Italian energy production with 10 GW of solar PV capacity across Europe. Projects include a 3 MW facility supplying Novelis' factory in Lombardy and a 13 MW agrivoltaic park in Calabria. Get ready for a greener future in Italy!
Dec 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Axpo Holding AG
X-Elio Secures €35M for Spanish Solar Expansion
X-Elio secures €35m from Bankinter to develop, operate and maintain three projects totaling 67 MW in Spain, furthering the company's commitment to addressing climate needs.
Dec 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, x-elio
Cheaply Producing Green Hydrogen: Ruthenium Particles and Solar Power
Revolutionary new technology for producing green hydrogen cheaper & more efficiently developed by IIT & BeDimensional S.p.A. using small ruthenium particles & solar-powered water electrolysis. Ruthenium costs 40 mg/kW - competitive & long-operating life. Up-scaled electrolysers powered by renewable energy sources will be next!
Dec 14, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, hydrogen, efficiency, Italian Institute of Technology
1.5GW Italian Battery Storage: Octopus & Nexta Power Up
Octopus Energy and Nexta Capital Partners join forces for a new joint venture in Italy's energy storage market. The venture is expected to develop up to 1.5GW of energy storage systems, helping the country achieve its decarbonisation goals by 2030. Octopus Energy is also investing €1bn into the venture.
Dec 14, 2023 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Octopus Energy, Nexta Capital Partners
MET Powers Up 50MW Spanish Solar Park
MET Group's Puerto Real 3 solar park in Spain has reached commercial operations- 50MW of energy produced from over 88,000 solar panels, located in Andalusia with its high solar irradiation levels. MET Group acquired the project in 2022 and has been in Spain for more than seven years with 400MW in operation.
Dec 14, 2023 // Plants, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, MET Group