Europe

Fortis Energy has acquired a 180MWac solar project in Serbia, with plans to add a battery energy storage system (BESS) to the facility.

PV Tech Premium reports on the barriers now facing European solar, from changing political winds to lagging grid modernisation efforts.

The land in question excludes natural reserves and high-value agricultural areas under “strict agricultural, environmental and technical criteria for hosting onshore wind and solar projects.”

Voltalia has expanded its clean energy portfolio by 15% in the second quarter of 2024, driving a 42% growth in turnover.

Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV tracker market share’ report highlights that the top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market share in 2023.

Masdar would acquire a minority stake in Enel Green Power Spain Solar which owns an operational solar PV portfolio of 2GW in Spain.

Ameresco Sunel Energy SA has started constructing Lighsource bp’s 560MW Enipeas solar PV project in Greece, the largest in its portfolio.

Greek energy company DEPA Commercial and solar developer Recurrent Energy both secured loans from the bank this week.

Seraphim's VP Insan Boy discusses the Chinese module manufacturer's ongoing expansion into new markets and adapting to regional needs.

Pexapark's latest report notes a 1.5% decline in the average price of a PPA signed in Europe from the end of May to the end of June.