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.
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.
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.
Aurora: Negative prices, grids and market saturation remain challenges for European renewable power
Europe will more than triple its renewable power capacity by 2050, but this rate will not be enough to meet climate goals.
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.
Transatlantic interconnection could stabilise electricity prices and reduce curtailments – Ember
A transatlantic interconnection between Europe and North America could provide both grids more security and efficiency, according to a report from think tank Ember.
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.
