Future-proofing Europe’s energy network
Grid infrastructure has emerged as a key stumbling block in Europe’s transition to a cleaner energy system, says Chris Rosslowe of Ember.
Pexapark reports 1.5% decline in European PPA prices in June
Pexapark’s latest report notes a 1.5% decline in the average price of a PPA signed in Europe from the end of May to the end of June.
Solar and wind generation exceeds fossil fuels in the first half of 2024
Solar and wind power accounted for 30% of the EU’s electricity generation in H1 2024, exceeding the contribution of fossil fuels.
Encavis secures €145 million from Commerzbank for 260MW German solar project
Encavis has secured €145 million in financing to complete the construction of the 260MW Bartow solar park in Germany.
R.Power secures US$58 million for 72MW Polish PV portfolio
Polish independent power producer (IPP) R.Power has signed a PLN 231 million (US$58.5 million) deal with the Polish Development Bank to develop a 72MWp solar PV portfolio.
Fortis Energy acquires 180MW solar-plus-storage project in Serbia
Fortis Energy has acquired a 180MWac solar project in Serbia, with plans to add a battery energy storage system (BESS) to the facility.
Wacker posts 55% drop in polysilicon sales in Q2 2024
Wacker Polysilicon generated €232 million in sales from April through June 2024, down from €513 million in the same period 2023.
PROJECT ROUND-UP: Lightsource bp commissions Polish project, Soltec receives EIA on 220MW Italian solar and Iberdrola adds 37MW in Portugal
A round-up of the latest solar project news, as Lightsource bp commissions its first PV project in Poland, Soltec receives EIA on a 220MW solar portfolio in Italy and Iberdrola completes two plants in Portugal.
Acciona Energía wins 12-year CfD for 189MW Promina project in Croatia
Acciona Energía has been awarded a 12-year contract for difference (CfD) to develop the 189MW Promina solar PV projec.
RWE, Salzgitter Group sign PPA for 180MW German solar PV park
RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 180MW Boitzenburger Land solar park.
