Europe

Structures such as CfDs could be a complement to the nascent PPA market in Eastern European solar, according to speakers at LSSCEE.

Estonian independent power producer (IPP) Sunly has started construction of a 244MW solar PV plant in its home country.

Getting projects to the 'ready-to-bank' stage is a key challenge for Eastern Europe’s energy transition, according to speakers at LSSCEE 2024.

Helena Li, president at Trinasolar, spoke with PV Tech about diversifying solar manufacturing and localising products for specific markets.

Leading a consortium of investors via a holding company, Elbe BidCo, KKR acquired 87.41% of outstanding shares in Encavis at €17.50 per share.

Attracting private investments into Polish solar will be essential for Poland's solar goals, Dr Konrad Wojnarowski said at LSSCEE 2024.

Earlier this year a revision of Europe’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive came into force, setting new standards for decarbonisation of the built environment. Dr Silke Krawietz looks at how the updated policy could drive a step-change in the deployment of building-integrated PV.

The portfolio consists of three solar plants – Belinchón I, II and III – , all located in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lent up to €50 million to a 237.6MW solar PV plant in Bulgaria.

Fraunhofer ISE’s study uncovered critical degradation effects caused by moisture ingress and UV irradiation in accelerated aging.