Q Energy to build 200MW solar PV in Spain
Consisting of three utility-scale projects – 105MWp, 73MWp and 26MWp, respectively – the projects are expected to be completed in 2026.
Ellomay Capital secures US$116 million loan for 198MW Italian solar portfolio
Ellomay Capital has closed financing for a 198MW portfolio of solar assets it plans to build and operate in Italy.
European solar buyers report increased optimism despite module price variations
Europe’s solar buyers are showing increased optimism for the sector, in spite of fluctuations in module prices across technologies.
SolarPower Europe launches ISMI to support global demand for European solar products
SolarPower Europe has launched the International Solar Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) to generate demand for European-made solar products.
European Energy secures financing for 148MW solar project in Latvia
Danish renewables firm European Energy has secured €68 million (US$73.4 million) in financing for a 148MWp solar PV plant in Latvia.
Italy adds 6.8GW of PV in 2024 as utility-scale projects surge
According to Italy’s solar association, last year saw a divergence in the fortunes of the utility-scale and residential solar sectors.
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.
