Europe

50MW solar development in North Yorkshire approved despite Council's refusal. Inspector noted benefit of immediate grid connection, contribution to renewable energy goals & biodiversity net gain. Costs awarded as Council failed to provide evidence to support refusal.

Solarpack, a Spanish developer, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe, providing 105 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year. BBVA is financing the €38m project to support their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, reinforcing Solarpack's presence in Europe. Shell Energy Europe is excited to be part of this transition to renewable energy, increasing Solarpack's installed capacity to 14,156MW worldwide.

Ampyr Solar Europe acquires a 390MW UK solar-storage portfolio, with five projects located in Somerset, Worcestershire, County Durham and Moray, Scotland. With 1.8GW in total, Ampyr Solar Europe and Tyler Hill are committed to delivering high-quality projects that are cost-effective and support local community development.

Glennmont, Nuveen, Ilmatar, Alfen and Piiparinmäki team up to construct a 30MW battery storage project in Central Finland. This project, powered by Alfen's TheBattery Elements, will provide 41MWh of energy and become operational in 2024. Invest in renewables and maximize opportunity with Glennmont.

Atrato Onsite Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with OVO Energy, providing a three-year revenue stream and delivering 49GWh of clean energy per annum and saving 9,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Atrato Partners, led by Gurpreet Gujral, is proud to be supplying one of the UK's largest electricity suppliers.

Montenegro giving green light to two major solar power projects with investment of EUR 200 million. Generating 219.9 GWh of electricity annually, the projects could help meet the country's renewable energy targets. VAT on solar panels reduced to attract investments.

EDF Renewables UK has been granted approval from the UK government for its 500 MW solar project in Essex. Construction is projected to begin in 2026, with power to the grid in 2028. Furthermore, research into the potential benefits of large-scale solar on biodiversity and wildlife in the UK will be conducted.

Statkraft has been awarded a contract to build a 47 MW solar power plant and 16 MW battery storage facility in Zerbst, Germany. This project, expected to commence in summer 2025, will provide energy to power around 14,000 households. Part of Statkraft's ambitious growth targets, the firm also secured a 500 MW offshore wind project in Ireland.

RWE has commissioned Puerta del Sol, a 44MW solar farm featuring 133,000 photovoltaic modules in Guadalajara, Spain. Discover how RWE is leveraging innovative technologies like bifacial modules to make the most of the Spanish sun and reach their energy transition targets, bringing their current total solar capacity in Spain to 140MW.

EDF Renewables energises 20-MWp floating solar PV plant in France, covering 24.5 ha with 50,000 PV panels and enough to provide electricity to 12,500 residents. Expansion plans in the region include four more solar plants for 85 MW by 2023.

BayWa r.e. and Goodman Group have agreed to build 18 MWp of rooftop solar capacity at Marl Logistics Centre, Germany's largest single-roof solar system. 43,000 modules will be installed by end of 2023. This project is part of Goodman's target to reach 400 MWp of PV installed globally by 2025. 24 projects and 60 MWp installed this year.

Equinor has launched a 60-MW solar park in Poland's Pomerania province. Spread across 55 ha, Zagorzyca features 110,000 solar panels and is estimated to generate 61 GWh/year. Equinor's Danske Commodities is marketing the solar farm's power to the Polish market. The company is also developing Lipno with expected completion in 2024. Plus, more onshore renewables and battery storage opportunities in Poland.

SKF, a leading Swedish bearing manufacturer, has partnered with Enel to agree a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) from a solar project in Spain. Offering 260GWh/year of renewable electricity, the VPPA will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support renewable energy growth.

This year, a $2.4 million solar park at the Pieve Emanuele, Italy production facility is set to help decarbonize operations and reduce carbon emissions by 1,450 tons annually. Surplus electricity generated outside the plant will be used by locals. Set to start operating by the end of this year.

Equinor has commissioned its second Polish solar plant, Zagórzyca. Developed and operated by the Polish renewable power producer Wento, the 60MW facility is part of Equinor's 1.6GW solar pipeline and is supported by Danske Commodities' electricity sales. 500 people were involved in the construction of the 55 hectare plant. Equinor's commitment to Poland's energy transition is evident.