Europe

French utility EDF Renewables has opened its first floating solar (FPV) plant in a hydro reservoir facility in the French Alps.

Industrial group Soltech has signed an agreement with Norwegian PV developer Solgrid to construct a 300MW solar portfolio in Sweden.

The Ports of Stockholm will build six new rooftop solar cells at its facilities in the city, adding 550MWh of power generation to the ports.

Renewable energy technology company Fred. Olsen 1848 has launched a product to help floating solar PV handle wave loads.

Europe will surpass its 30GW solar PV manufacturing target by 2025 if the right industry and policy conditions are met, according to a report by the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA).

TrinaTracker's CEO speaks with PV Tech about the company's markets and forecasts for the tracking sector.

Chinese solar cell manufacturer Aiko Solar has signed a 1.3GW supply agreement with German solar and energy storage wholesaler Memodo at Intersolar.

Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi and Austrian firm Energy3000 have signed a framework agreement for 1.5GW of solar capacity.

Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese PV manufacturer Tongwei Solar in Germany.

Ember has published a report into grid connectivity in Europe, calling on transmission system operators to build grid infrastructure faster.