Octopus Energy acquires agriPV developer OX2 France
The acquisition is part of the company’s plan to invest over €1 billion (US$1 billion) in French clean energy by the end of 2025.
European prosecutor investigates attempted fraud on solar PV plants in Slovenia
Although the investigation is still ongoing, the allegations are for an attempted fraud involving €340,000 (US$352,000) in European Union (EU) funds.
Ib vogt sells 780MW Greek solar, storage portfolio to Faria Renewables
The portfolio comprises 780MWp of solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets at “various stages of development.”
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.
Northleaf sells 494MW Spanish PV site to China Three Gorges Corporation
The plant, located in the Murcia region of Spain, is one of Europe’s “largest” operational solar PV installations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
