European Commission launches €3.4 billion clean energy manufacturing and battery funds
The European Commission has launched a €3.4 billion call to support the development of “innovative decarbonisation technologies in Europe”.
European solar boasts low carbon footprint and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe
European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.
Italy awards 1.5GW in oversubscribed agriPV tender
In total, 540 projects were awarded capacity in a tender that ended up oversubscribed with more than 1.7GW capacity tendered and 643 bids.
Solar rooftop tenders: Germany awards 259MW, France 253MW
Germany’s rooftop solar tender ended up with a record 434MW of capacity bid, while France’s was undersubscribed.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are the ‘prerequisite’ for next PV technological leap – Fraunhofer
Dubbed “MaNiTU”, the Fraunhofer project aimed to identify the most sustainable path for the market launch of tandem solar cells with perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells in the lead.
Transatlantic interconnection could stabilise electricity prices and reduce curtailments – Ember
A transatlantic interconnection between Europe and North America could provide both grids more security and efficiency, according to a report from think tank Ember.
EBRD to support Romania’s second renewable power auction, targeting 2GW of solar PV
The EBRD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Romania to support the rollout of new renewable power auctions in the country.
Reliable production profiles, a technology mix and supportive policies: What do PPA offtakers want?
Magdalena Hilgner of PLAY explains that projects that deliver power reliably and at a fair price will always be attractive for offtakers.
Serbia launches tender for 124.8MW of new solar capacity
Serbia has launched its second renewable energy auction, seeking 124.8MW of solar capacity alongside 300MW of wind capacity.
Grid challenges and storage potential in a maturing Eastern European solar market
Speakers at LSSCEE 2024 discussed key topics for the Eastern European solar sector, including storage, private investment and risk management.
