GRS begins 122MW solar PV construction for FRV in Spain
Spanish EPC company GRS has started construction of a 122 MW solar PV project in Badajoz, Spain on behalf of solar developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV).
Lightsource bp to advance 19 solar projects in Spain with 1.6GW capacity
Solar developer Lightsource bp has received environmental approval for 19 solar PV projects across four regions in Spain.
European solar PPA prices reach new high of €76.84 in Q4 2022, up 60% year over year – LevelTen
High development costs and an unstable regulatory environment have increased average solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in Europe to a new high of €76.84 (US$82.4)/MWh in Q4 2022.
Poland’s Lewandpol Group gets loan to build large solar and wind energy park
Polish renewable energy investor Lewandpol Group has secured a loan agreement worth zł 90 million (US$20.7 million) for a 200MW solar and wind energy project in the country.
Low Carbon to develop over 75MW of solar via new finance facility
Global renewable company Low Carbon is set to develop a combined solar capacity of over 75MW across three sites after securing financing from NatWest, Lloyds Bank and AIB.
Review of BMV land extension hampering rollout of solar set to continue
Despite leadership changes, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is still intending to review land use categories with regards to solar development, it has confirmed.
Standardised methodology published to help boost ecological management at solar farms
Solar Energy UK has developed a standardised methodology for monitoring biodiversity on solar farms, to help provide a better assessment of changes and aid ecological management.
Two 50MW EDF solar sites move into site preparation and construction
Two of EDF Renewables UK’s consented 49.9MW solar PV projects are now at the site preparation and construction phase, having been added to its portfolio last year.
Solar PV biodiversity best practice guidance published by Solar Energy UK
Solar farms can help reverse Britain’s declining wildlife through animal habitat enhancements, a new report from Solar Energy UK has detailed.
Ofgem to reduce connection charges for solar following code review
Connection charges for generation – including solar PV – are to be reduced, with energy regulator Ofgem having published its final decision in the Access and Forward-Looking Charges Significant Code Review (SCR).
