Europe

Energa Seals 334 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Project Deal
Energa Wytwarzanie, a unit of Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen, has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase the Kleczew hybrid wind and solar project, capable of powering 200,000 homes. Construction of the 334 MW project has already begun - to be completed by 2025!
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Energa Wytwarzanie
Siemens Energy Powers Up Hybrid Storage in Ireland
Siemens Energy is revolutionising the grid connection with a hybrid grid stabilisation and battery storage plant at Shannonbridge, Ireland. Experience the future of clean energy with 160 megawatt-hour capacity and €85m benefit for Ireland’s net-zero emission target.
Oct 17, 2023 // Storage, Ireland, Europe, Siemens
Agrivert Expands Into Solar, Storage with Chiltern Buy
Agrivert, UK's leading biomethane producer, has acquired Chiltern Solar Limited, a provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions. Get the scoop on the acquisition and Agrivert's plans to broaden their customer base and provide new solutions.
Oct 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Agrivert, Chiltern Solar Limited
2035: Solar Space Farm to Power UK
Space Solar is revolutionizing renewable energy with a 2km-long solar farm in space. By 2035, Earth could receive 13x more energy than terrestrial and offshore wind farms, thanks to ESA-backed satellite technology. Join Space Solar in revolutionizing the future of sustainable energy and securing a brighter future for the planet.
Oct 13, 2023 // Technology, Plants, UK, Europe
Bonduelle Buys Solar Power in France
Bonduelle signs 20-yr renewable PPA to reduce emissions and double share of renewable power, backed by Bpifrance. 13 GWh of green power from 10 MW solar park in France.
Oct 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Bonduelle
EDPR Closes EUR 486M Polish Wind, Solar Deal
EDPR is boosting its growth with new projects worldwide. Learn about their plan to reinvest the proceeds and how it will benefit their future success.
Oct 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, EDPR
Ilmatar Bags Solar Permits for Sweden
Ilmatar Solar AB is making history with its first solar array in Sweden. With plans to construct and grid connect 55MWp of energy at Knihult, it's set to power 210,000 homes and become a major success in the Swedish market. Get the story behind the project Spring 2024.
Oct 13, 2023 // Plants, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Ilmatar Solar
1GW Renewables: Japanese Duo Target Spain, Italy
Tokyu Land and Renewable Japan have joined forces to deliver 1GW of renewable energy to power Spain and Italy, with a 39.9MW solar PV park already operational. Invest in a greener future when you join this dynamic duo!
Oct 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Spain, Europe, Asia
Vattenfall Revs Up 20MW Battery at UK Wind Farm
Vattenfall's largest onshore wind park in England, the 54.4MW Ray Wind Farm, has taken a major step towards sustainable energy production with the installation of a 20MW/45.5MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This BESS will provide enough power to cover the consumption of 3,500 British homes for 24 hours. Join us and learn more about this green energy revolution!
Oct 12, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Vattenfall
OX2 Divests 23 MW Agrivoltaic Project to France
OX2 AB and CVE partner to bring a 23-MW agrivoltaic project to France's Centre-Val de Loire region, producing 29 GWh of electrOX2icity each year--enough to power 6,000 homes. Cap Vert Energie takes the lead in construction, aiming to have the project online by 2026.
Oct 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, OX2, CVE
Sunny Albania Powers Up With Solar Plant
Albania embraces solar power with the Karavasta power station - 234,828 new solar panels generating 140 megawatts to power homes and protect local species. 53 families will be reimbursed for land appropriation to create this renewable energy facility.
Oct 11, 2023 // Technology, Europe, Albania
Iberdrola Lights Up 200 MW Solar Farm in Spain
Iberdrola just commissioned its 200-MW Tagus I-IV solar power complex, made with 308,000 bifacial solar panels to provide renewable energy to Extremadura, Spain. Building locally, with local jobs and an impressive 4,200 MW total installed capacity.
Oct 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
Germany's 1Komma5° to Launch 5GW TOPCon Plant
1Komma5° plans to set up a 5 GW TOPCon module assembly plant in Germany in 2024. Join the European push for higher-priced modules and reduce reliance on Chinese-made solar – discover 1Komma5°'s new production plant in Brandenburg or Saxony.
Oct 10, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, topcon
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria
Mass-Manufactured Clean Energy: The Model T of the 21st Century
Experience the power of renewable energy: Discover how solar panels & wind turbines can reduce emissions & meet Paris Agreement goals. Rapid deployment & cost reductions surpassing Model T, aircraft during WWII & turbine generators from 1970-1980.
Oct 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, International Energy Agency