Europe

Grid infrastructure has emerged as a key stumbling block in Europe’s transition to a cleaner energy system, says Chris Rosslowe of Ember.

The company filed two complaints in the Munich and Hamburg local divisions of the UPC, regarding tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell patent infringements.

Acciona Energía has been awarded a 12-year contract for difference (CfD) to develop the 189MW Promina solar PV projec.

This new partnership aims to expand renewables in the region, with the solar PV projects located primarily in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony.

Orlen Wind 3 has acquired a solar portfolio in Poland, where expansion work is currently underway to expand the capacity to 280MW.

JP Casey reports on recent developments in Western Europe, where past and future elections are creating waves.

Verbund has acquired a 110MV solar portfolio in Lazio, central Italy, from Ke-Reninvestment, a subsidiary of Turkish investor Kinesis Enerji.

The acquisition of Schletter will allow Dutch-based rooftop PV provider Enstall to increase its footprint in Germany and Central Europe.

Wacker Polysilicon generated €232 million in sales from April through June 2024, down from €513 million in the same period 2023.

Encavis has secured €145 million in financing to complete the construction of the 260MW Bartow solar park in Germany.