EIB to finance 290MW solar PV and 350MW BESS Italian portfolio
The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB and IPP Sunprime Holdings have signed a project-finance operation for a 290MWp solar PV and energy storage portfolio in Italy.
European renewable PPA prices fall 6.4% in February, deals signed for 2.2GW of capacity
The average price of a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed in Europe in February fell 6.4% from the previous month, according to Pexapark.
Finlight, Atrato merge, target 2GW of operational distributed solar PV capacity in Europe by 2030
Finlight and Atrato Onsite Energy have merged, aiming to increase their operational solar capacity in Europe to over 2GW by 2030.
Nexwell Power secures financing on 250MW Spanish PV portfolio
Renewable energy investment platform Nexwell Power has closed a €167 million (US$191 million) multi-tranche project financing for a 248MW solar PV portfolio in Spain.
European solar module prices tick above €0.1/Wp as buyer optimism remains high
The selling price of several solar PV module technology types in Europe has increased between January and February of this year.
EUROPE ROUND-UP: Sonnedix, Helleniq Energy and others close European solar PV deals
A roundup of European solar stories, with developments from Sonnedix, Helleniq, Nuveen Infrastructure and Nord/LB.
SolarPower Europe’s new hybrid solar + BESS due diligence reports seek to ensure ‘long-term technical excellence’
SolarPower Europe has released two new technical due diligence reports for utility-scale hybrid solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
France reduces solar PV target to 48GW by 2030 in new energy roadmap
The French government has published its latest energy roadmap for the coming years, setting a reduced target of 48GW for solar PV by 2030.
European Commission proposes European Grids Package to improve connection infrastructure
The European Commission has proposed improvements to Europe’s energy infrastructure, aiming to accelerate the grid permitting process.
Italy awards 1.1GW of solar PV in NZIA auction
Italy has awarded 88 projects for a combined 1.1GW of solar PV in its Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) non-price criteria FER-X auction.
