Econergy sells 214MW solar PV project in Romania to undisclosed Balkan conglomerate
Israel-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Econergy has sold a 214MW solar PV project in Romania.
Lightsource bp secures €315 million to build 560MWp project in Greece
Solar developer Lightsource bp has secured €315.34 million (US$337.5 million) for a 560MWp solar PV project in Greece.
EU parliament approves Net-Zero Industry Act to back clean energy production
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was approved with an aim to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs in net zero technologies by 2030.
ib vogt signs PPA with Apple for 134MWp solar project in Spain
Solar developer ib vogt has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with US tech company Apple, offering power from a 134MWp solar PV project in Spain.
EU adopts rules requiring solar installations and zero emissions in buildings
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directivehas been adopted by member states, aiming to reduce the overall energy use of buildings.
Spanish project updates: Plenitude begins constructing 330MWp solar PV plant, X-Elio sells 147MW projects to DWS
Oil company Eni’s renewables subsidiary Plenitude has begun constructing a 330MWp solar PV plant in Spain.
130,000GWh of solar can be generated on 3% of UK land
New analysis from Friends of the Earth revealed that 374,900 hectares—totalling 2.9% of land in England—are suitable for new onshore wind and solar farms to generate a combined 225,000GWh.
EU rooftop solar requires clear roadmap to sustain growth, Climate Action Network Europe says
Rooftop solar grew by 54% year-on-year in 2023 in Europe but a clear roadmap or strategy are essential for future growth in the sector.
Renewable power generation beats coal for the first time in C&E Europe in 2023, Ember says
Renewables produce 39% of electricity in Central and Eastern Europe last year, according to a study from energy think tank Ember.
EU rooftop solar requires clear roadmap to sustain growth – report
Rooftop solar grew by 54% year-on-year in 2023 in Europe but a clear roadmap or strategy are essential for future growth in the sector.
