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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany’s latest PV tender registers lowest prices since 2019
Auction prices awarded ranged from €0.0388/kWh to €0.0495/kWh, with an average volume-weighted price awarded at €0.0476/kWh.
X-Elio signs 245GWh virtual PPA with pharmaceutical decarbonisation group
The deal was signed with the Energize programme, a renewable energy purchasing vehicle for pharmeceutical companies.
European solar module price rise heralds ‘new pricing balance’
Solar module prices in Europe have risen after months of decline, driven by price increases from Chinese manufacturers and a tight supply of popular modules in the European market.
