Renalfa acquires 258MW Romanian solar project
Renalfa has acquired a 258MW solar project in Teleorman, Romania, which it expects to start commercial operation in 2027.
Emeren signs seven-year PPA for 15MW Polish solar project
The Emeren Group has signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 15MW solar project in Poland.
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.
