Europe

JA Solar Powers Dutch 103.5-MW Solar Park
JA Solar Technology Co Ltd is supplying equipment for a 103.5-megawatt PV project in Groningen, Netherlands. CEE Group purchased the project from Ecorus with a 15-year fixed tariff as part of the Dutch SDE++ renewables support scheme. JA Solar has 23% market share in Netherlands for H1 2020.
Sep 13, 2023 // Plants, PV project, JA Solar, Europe, Netherlands
Atrato Rooftops Solar: GBP 77m Deal
Atrato Onsite Energy plc has acquired a 34-MW portfolio of rooftop solar systems in England and Wales for GBP 77.3 million. The contracts are expected to produce 681 GWh of electricity and have very low exposure to wholesale power prices. Demand for residential solar is increasing due to EPC regulations.
Sep 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Atrato Onsite Energy
Wärtsilä Inks Battery Supply Deal with EVE Energy
Wärtsilä partners with EVE Energy to supply 3.5GW of battery energy storage systems to key markets, promoting a stable and efficient energy supply and increasing renewable energy integration. EVE Energy plans to enhance its global service capabilities to support this industry-wide goal.
Sep 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Europe, Wärtsilä
Boom Power Victory: Crays Hall Solar Farm Approved
Boom Power granted planning permission for 25.6MW Crays Hall Solar Farm in Essex, England. Project to generate up to 12,500 family homes' electricity needs, offsetting 13,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Expected to deliver 94% biodiversity net gain & 53% gain for linear habitats. Construction to commence in 1st half of 2022.
Sep 13, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Boom Power
Fosse Green Energy: Windel Seeks Views
Windel Energy is running a consultation for Fosse Green Energy: a 350MWdc solar and energy storage park in Lincolnshire, England, capable of powering 110,000 homes. Local community feedback is invited from 11 September to 20 October 2023. Suggestions are also sought for community schemes, biodiversity net gain and future developments.
Sep 12, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Windel Energy
57MW Battery Comes to Essex
EDF Renewables UK has secured planning permission for two battery energy storage facilities in Essex and Norfolk; the 57-MW project in Essex is expected to be online in 2025 and the 114-MW project in Norfolk will help the UK transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Sep 11, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables, England, Essex
GreenYellow Secures EUR 31m for 32 MWp French Solar
GreenYellow, the renewable energy specialist of Casino Group, to bring engineering, procurement, construction and O&M services to solar farms. Unlock clean energy with GreenYellow.
Sep 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, GreenYellow
GreenGo Expands to Germany: 500MW PV Pact with Encavis
GreenGo Energy and Encavis AG have partnered to provide 500MW of solar energy to the German market. Their success in Denmark has resulted in a 1.1GW total project portfolio, and the companies plan to expand their operations in Germany.
Sep 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, encavis, Greengo
GreenGo, Encavis Ready 132MW Danish Solar
GreenGo Energy and Encavis announce ready-to-build status of 132MW solar project in Denmark. Strategic partnership between both companies results in over 500MW of subsidy-free solar energy & almost 400MW of solar parks in Denmark, set to be operational in 2026.
Sep 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Denmark, encavis, PV Power Plant, Greengo
KMR's Acquisition of 38-MWp Italian Solar Project
Keppel MET Renewables has acquired a 38-MW solar PV project in Italy. The project is expected to be operational in 2026, adding to KMR's 200-MW renewable portfolio. KMR is aiming for 2 GW of installed capacity by 2026 and expanding its reach to other EU countries.
Sep 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Keppel MET Renewables
400MW Battery to Charge Devon's Energy Future
This article looks at how developers are leading the UK's transition to a net zero carbon future, focusing on how this will ensure grid stability and the integration of renewable energy sources.
Sep 5, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Clearstone Energy, Devon
€280m Refinance: 500MW Mula Solar Farm
Qualitas Energy has completed a €280m refinancing operation on the 500MW Mula photovoltaic solar plant in Spain. BBVA, EDC, DekaBank, Unicaja and Bankinter participate in the "Green Loan Principles" classified loan. Qualitas is a leader in renewable energy investment and management since 2006.
Sep 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Qualitas Energy
Bulgaria's Solar Boom Breaks Decade-Long Stagnation
Explore how the Bulgarian government is working to resolve the issues of administrative hurdles and market uncertainty in order to achieve the goal of doubling solar power capacity in the next two years.
Sep 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria
EiDF Purchases 238 MWp of Solar Projects in Spain
EiDF acquires 238 MWp of solar projects in northern Spain, including two large-scale projects with an EIS in place. Commitment to smaller-scale projects remains for commercial and industrial customers.
Sep 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solar Project, EiDF
EDP & CTT Solarize Portugal's Postal Service
EDP and CTT have joined forces to bring solar energy to Portugal. Their 1MW solar farm is capable of meeting 40% of a building's daily energy needs, and will soon become a Collective Self-Consumption Community, sharing its benefits with up to 850 families and companies. An ambitious 6 MWp of decentralised energy generation is planned.
Sep 1, 2023 // Plants, Portugal, EDP, Europe