EDF makes floating solar debut as work starts on 20MW project in France
EDF Renewables has started construction of its first floating solar project, a 20MW installation co-located with the Lazer hydroelectric plant in south-eastern France.
French retroactive solar tariff cuts and the remedies available to developers
Eran Chvika, finance and projects partner at Pinsent Masons LLP, discusses the possible remedies available for developers set to be hit by retroactive subsidy cuts in France’s solar market
Spain’s auction ‘a step in the right direction’ as industry calls for more energy storage support
The results of Spain’s auction this week for 3GW of renewables capacity have been widely welcomed by the country’s solar sector, but calls have been made to tweak future auctions to support smaller-scale projects as well as encourage the participation of bids with energy storage.
Solar wins big in Spain’s renewables auction with more than 2GW awarded
Solar PV bidders secured two-thirds of allocated capacity in the first of Spain’s new renewable energy auctions, which was held yesterday (26 January) and was more than three times oversubscribed.
Impax sells the Netherlands’ largest solar farm
Solar asset manager completes sale of the Netherlands’ largest solar farm following completion by UK-based developer last year.
LONGi targets growth in Poland through 300MW module supply deal
LONGi has secured a deal to supply 300MW of its high-efficiency solar modules in the coming year to Polish distribution company Keno.
‘Landmark moment’ in Europe as renewable electricity surpasses fossil fuels for first time
The rapid scale-up of solar capacity in the European Union drove the growth of renewable electricity generation, which overtook that of fossil fuels for the first time last year.
Iberdrola, Danone sign PPA for what will be ‘Europe’s largest’ solar project
Iberdrola has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to sell electricity from what is claims will be Europe’s largest PV plant to French food group Danone.
Solar cheapest form of new power in major markets as new tech drives costs lower, states WoodMac
Solar is now cheapest form of new electricity in a host of international markets, driven by cost reductions and growth of bifaciality, large-area solar modules and trackers.
BNEF: Up to 194GW of solar could be installed in 2021 as investments soar
Solar energy leads global energy transition investments for 2020, rising by 12% to US$148.6 billion.
