CfDs

The European Commission has approved a €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) Greek state aid measure to support two solar-plus-storage projects.

German utility RWE has been awarded a Contracts for Difference (CfD) for 66MW of solar PV plants in Poland.

Romania has released information concerning its upcoming first round of Contract for Difference (CfD) which seeks 1GW of solar PV.

On Wednesday 19 July, The European Parliament (EP) has approved by 55 votes in favour and 15 against reforming the EU Electricity Market Design.

Jonathan Touriño Jacobo explores how Eastern and Southern European countries have emerged in the race as key players for the European Union to reach 740GW of solar capacity installed by 2030.

Lena Dias Martins explores the UK government’s Contracts for Difference scheme which supports the country’s move to a zero-carbon economy.

With grid availability, plenty of land and a new contracts for difference scheme that is set to go live this year, Romania is proving an increasingly attractive market for solar developers. Lena Dias Martins finds out more.

Power purchase agreements must become a mainstream tool for the development and energy supply of renewables, according to SolarPower Europe.

With many similarities to the Greek solar market, Romania is on track to accelerate its solar deployment in the coming years.