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.
European Energy secures financing for 148MW solar project in Latvia
Danish renewables firm European Energy has secured €68 million (US$73.4 million) in financing for a 148MWp solar PV plant in Latvia.
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.
Brite Solar commissions 150MW agriPV module manufacturing plant in Greece
Brite Solar has commissioned a 150MW transparent module manufacturing plant in Greece that will produce modules for the agriPV sector.
Spain adds 1.4GW of self-consumption PV in 2024
The commercial and industrial (C&I) segment represented the bulk of additions in 2024 with 1,085MW, while residential solar added 346MW.
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.
