Europe

Better Energy Secures Funding for Danish Solar Park Expansion
Danish renewable energy company Better Energy secures funding from Jyske Bank for 200-MWp solar parks, powering 131,000 Danes. Collaboration with Industriens Pension continues to expand.
Feb 2, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Better Energy
Neoen Breaks Ground on Sweden's Largest Battery Storage Project
Neoen's Isbillen Power Reserve, set to be Sweden's largest energy storage facility, is underway. With Nidec on board, it's expected to go online in Q1 2025, providing vital frequency containment reserve services.
Feb 2, 2024 // Storage, Sweden, Europe, neoen
Greek Power Utility PPC Secures Financing for Massive Solar Project
Greek power utility PPC SA's renewables arm secures debt financing for a 550 MW solar project in Western Macedonia. The Phoibe project aims to generate 1 TWh of electricity annually, powering 200,000 homes.
Feb 2, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, PV Power Plant, PPC, Macedonia
Nofar Energy's Romanian Solar Project Duo Secures EBRD Debt
EBRD considers EUR 55 million loan for two solar parks in Romania, boosting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Feb 2, 2024 // Plants, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Nofar Energy
ORIT Acquires Ireland's Largest Solar Complex, Secures Microsoft PPA
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of four solar farms in Ireland, totaling 199MW, bringing its total capacity to 735MW.
Feb 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, ORIT, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
Queequeg Renewables Sets Sights on 750 MW UK Renewable Projects
Queequeg Renewables Ltd, a leading UK renewable energy developer, is set to revolutionize the industry with their ambitious plans for over a dozen projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage systems. With a total capacity of 750 MW, they are paving the way for a greener future.
Jan 31, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Queequeg Renewables Ltd
EOS Investment Management Group Acquires Lightsource BP's Italian Solar Portfolio
EOS Investment Management Group strengthens its position in the Italian clean energy sector with the acquisition of six solar greenfield projects, supporting eco-friendly power generation and biodiversity protection.
Jan 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Lightsource BP, Europe, EOS Investment Management Group
3S Swiss Solar Unveils State-of-the-Art PV Module Factory
3S Swiss Solar Solutions expands with a new PV module production facility in Worb, Switzerland, boosting capacity and paving the way for future growth in the solar industry.
Jan 30, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Europe, Switzerland, PV module, 3S Swiss Solar
Perovskia Revolutionizes Indoor Solar with New Factory Launch
Perovskia revolutionizes solar technology with its million-perovskite solar device factory, offering high efficiency, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
Jan 30, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Europe, Switzerland, Perovskia
AlphaReal Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with UK Solar Plant Acquisition
AlphaReal expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of a 40MW solar plant in Shropshire, UK, the largest ground-mounted solar site in their portfolio.
Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, AlphaReal
H&M Partners with Alight to Build Solar Parks in Sweden
H&M Group takes a major step towards sustainability with the construction of three solar parks in Sweden, generating clean electricity and supporting their goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Sweden, Europe, Solar Park, H&M Group
Trilantic Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Mounting Innovator
Trilantic Europe takes majority stake in Aerocompact Group, boosting international growth and potential acquisitions. Founder Mathias Muther retains 40% ownership. Approval pending.
Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Austria, Trilantic Europe, Aerocompact Group
Voltalia Energizes France with 12.1-MW Solar Farm
Voltalia SA launches its 12.1-MW Logelbach solar park in France, generating enough power for 6,000 people and offsetting 2,545 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Jan 26, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, France, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant
Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK's Largest Solar Portfolio
Schroders Greencoat secures £700m solar portfolio deal, adding 53 operating solar farms to their existing 1.35 GWp capacity in the UK. Completion expected soon.
Jan 26, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Schroders Greencoat
Greece's Helleniq Energy Shines with 260-MW Solar Project
Greek oil company Helleniq Energy Holdings secures environmental approval for a 260-MW solar park in Western Macedonia, as part of its ambitious plan to reach 2 GW of renewables by 2030.
Jan 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, Helleniq Energy