Europe

98MW Italian Solar Sale to French Producer Rubis Photosol
Ib Vogt has sold a 98MW portfolio of solar projects in Italy to French solar energy producer Rubis Photosol. This multi-gigawatt portfolio includes 10 PV and agrivoltaic projects in the Lazio region, two of which have reached ready-to-build status. With eight projects expected to reach RTB in the next year, this is Ib Vogt's first sale from its Italian portfolio. 380MW of additional projects are currently permitted.
Jul 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, ib vogt
Iberdrola Invests in Germany: 56MWp Boldekow Solar Plant
Iberdrola has announced its first photovoltaic project in Germany. 56MWp of clean energy, 80,000 bifacial solar modules, 50GWh a year, 20,000 tCO2 savings and €5m in local taxes. Vodafone partnership takes Germany one step closer to the industrial energy transition.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
Sungrow Powers 100MW UK BESS Project
Sungrow has been chosen to provide equipment for a 100MW/260MWh battery energy storage system project in the UK. Penso Power, BW ESS and Sungrow have formed a JV to deliver multiple storage systems, with the first planned for Bramley, Hampshire in 2024.
Jul 5, 2023 // Storage, Sungrow, UK, Europe, BESS
Renantis Raises Funds for 8.2MW Italian Agrivoltaic
Renantis launches crowdfunding campaign to finance 8.2-MW La Manganizza agrivoltaic project in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Citizens can take part by investing with 3-year loans of up to EUR 10,000, with estimated 12 GWh/year and 4,000 homes powered. Project includes 85% cultivation area & multiple beehives.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Renantis
CEE, Goldbeck Activate 154-MWp Solar Park in Germany
CEE Group and Goldbeck Solar have commissioned a 154.77-MWp solar farm in Brandenburg, Germany. Generating 160,000 MWh of green electricity every year, the Doellen park will power 36,000 four-person households with DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG backing the project. Engie has assumed PPA partner responsibility for the next 10 years.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, cee, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck
154MW German Solar Farm Inaugurated in Gumtow, Brandenburg
Experience the milestone of Germany's energy transition: Döllen solar park, commissioned by CEE Group and partner Goldbeck Solar, is a 154.77 MWp photovoltaic plant operational for one year. Financed by DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing and supplied with solar modules by Astronergy. E.DIS Netz grid supplied with electricity from the transformer station in Schönhagen. Exceptional professionalism and commitment thanked by CEE Group.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, CEE Group, Goldbeck Solar
Stellantis Revamps Italian Plant: €100m Electric Overhaul
Stellantis NV is investing €100 million ($109 million) into its Mirafiori plant in Italy to reduce emissions and transition away from combustion engines. Improvements such as solar energy and ventilation, green initiatives, and rooftop solar panels and vegetation are part of CEO Carlos Tavares' plans, alongside job cuts in Italy, France, and Germany.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Stellantis
Green Hydrogen: Lhyfe & TSE Power Industrial Park
French renewable hydrogen production co. Lhyfe and solar project dev. TSE collaborate to create 78 hectare industrial park 100% renewable energy, circular economy. 45 GWh of electricity/year generated via solar energy with help of electrolysers supplied by Lhyfe. Companies already interested in operating the site.
Jul 4, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, France, Europe, green hydrogen, PV Power Plant, Lhyfe
TotalEnergies Expands in E.Europe: PNE Sells 208MW Solar Portfolio
German energy group PNE AG to sell five 208MW solar projects in Romania to TotalEnergies Renewables. PNE commits to remain responsible for further project development until completion. CEO Markus Lesser expresses satisfaction at TotalEnergies' trust in PNE's expertise. Purchase price undisclosed. 510MW of wind and solar projects already sold, 1GW under development.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, TotalEnergies, PNE
Onde Sells Solar Debut to Engie
Polish general contractor Onde SA has sold its first self-developed solar project, Cyranka, for PLN 75 million to Engie Zielona Energia. The 18 MW Gizycko 1 & 2 solar farms commenced operations this year, with Engie now owning & operating 4 wind farms & 69 small PV parks with 63 MW.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Poland, Engie, Europe, PV Power Plant, Onde SA
Sunny Future: Bulgaria's 123MW Solar Plant
Eurohold Bulgaria AD's photovoltaic project, Verila, has become the largest solar power plant in Bulgaria with a capacity of 123 megawatts. 220,000 bifacial Tiger NEO TOPCon modules supplied by JinkoSolar are facilitating the country's transition to clean energy.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Eurohold Bulgaria AD
UK Announces Lithium Mining in Cornwall
Imerys and British Lithium are partnering to mine battery-grade lithium carbonate in Cornwall. The venture could create 300 jobs and supply 500,000 electric cars with the component by 2030. Supported by UK government and Innovate UK, the project builds on Cornwall's mining heritage and could help secure the future of the car industry.
Jun 30, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, lithium
Meriaura to Build EUR-9m Solar Plant in Germany
Meriaura Oy wins EUR-9-mil contract to build a 29,000 gross square metre solar thermal plant in Germany for Bauer Holzenergie GmbH u. Co.KG. Meriaura Group's CEO aims to decarbonise European heating sector. Delivery and commissioning scheduled for 2021 & 2024.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Germany, Europe, solar thermal plant, Meriaura
North Yorks Solar Appeal Wins: Inspector Upholds Developer
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.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, North Yorkshire
Shell & Solarpack Spark Spanish Solar Deal
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.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, PV Power Plant, Shell Energy Europe