Energy Infrastructure Partners acquires majority stake in BayWa r.e.
The company increased its shareholding from 49% to 65% through an agreed capital increase and assumes the role of majority shareholder.
European offtakers sign deals for 62% less renewable capacity in January
Offtakers signed 25 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe in January 2025, for a total of 790MW of electricity generation capacity.
Uniper kicks off construction on solar PV portfolios in Hungary, Germany and the UK
Germany-based renewables developer Uniper has started the construction phase on several solar PV projects in Hungary, Germany and the UK.
EU PPA market defined by falling prices, corporate demand and political shifts
Two reports published today show the political and corporate factors which have affected Europe’s PPA market over 2024.
EDF Renewables shuts down French PV manufacturer Photowatt
French energy giant EDF Renewables has closed its solar manufacturing subsidiary Photowatt, located in eastern France.
Amazon, Iberdrola ink 476MW solar PV and wind PPAs in Spain and Portugal
The deal will see Amazon buying 212MW of solar PV and 254MW of wind power from Iberdrola across Spain and Portugal
Photon Energy to manage 101MW Hungarian PV
Photon signed the contract with EDP Renováveis (EDPR), the Portuguese energy utility and project developer.
European solar module price rise heralds ‘new pricing balance’
Solar module prices in Europe have risen after months of decline, driven by price increases from Chinese manufacturers and a tight supply of popular modules in the European market.
X-Elio signs 245GWh virtual PPA with pharmaceutical decarbonisation group
The deal was signed with the Energize programme, a renewable energy purchasing vehicle for pharmeceutical companies.
Germany’s latest PV tender registers lowest prices since 2019
Auction prices awarded ranged from €0.0388/kWh to €0.0495/kWh, with an average volume-weighted price awarded at €0.0476/kWh.
