Europe

Solar generation increased by up to 17% across several European markets during this summer’s heatwaves, according to think tank Ember.

LevelTen’s latest report into European PPA prices includes figures on 'hybrid' PPAs, combining a renewable energy generation asset and a BESS.

Scatec has started commercial operations at the second and final phase of its gigawatt-scale Obelisk solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.

Researchers in Australia have heralded a potential breakthrough in recovering valuable silver from decommissioned PV modules.

This evening’s solar eclipse will cut Europe’s effective solar PV capacity by 9.7GW, according to ENTSO-E.

European Energy has reached financial close on €234.1 million (US$270 million) for its 225MW agrivoltaic project in Vizzini, Sicily, Italy.

European Energy has secured finance for a renewable energy project in the UK that combines 68MW of solar PV capacity and a 47.5MW/95MWh BESS.

The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has approved the operating rules for the FER X decree with a 10GW allocation to solar PV.

EC has approved a €84 million (US$96.9 million) Danish state aid scheme to support investments in clean technology manufacturing capacity.

News of two solar project developments in Poland, where Orlen acquired a 216MW hybrid project and Enefit Polska inaugurated a 45MW site.