Europe

Chinese manufacturers dominate PV Tech Research’s new inverter bankability rating report, but recent EU and US policies targeting Chinese-made inverters may create opportunities for other companies.

A 77.5MW PV plant in Estonia is to be coupled with a 55MW/250MWh battery energy storage system to create what is claimed will be the country’s largest hybrid project.

EIB is investing US$40 million to construct and operate three PV plants in southwestern Romania, with a combined capacity of 190MW.

The French government has published its latest energy roadmap for the coming years, setting a reduced target of 48GW for solar PV by 2030.

Germany’s federal network agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the results of its latest ground-mount solar auction, which closed with bids for more than twice as much capacity as was tendered.

Belectric, a subsidiary of European energy company the Elevion Group, will deliver EPC services for a 210MW solar PV portfolio in the UK.

European solar PV module and component buyers’ sentiment improved significantly in January 2026, according to sun.store's pv.index report.

A round-up of a number of European project stories from this week, including METLEN, European Energy and TSE.

The UK government's Allocation round 7a (AR7a) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has awarded a record 4.9GW of solar PV.

Energy platform Revera Energy has completed an expanded US$150 million credit facility for its UK and Australian portfolio.