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European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.

The standard aims to trace silicon from quartz mining to solar module production and implement management and broader ESG measures.

PV Talk: Guy Turner describes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme as, in effect, a subsidy scheme that is driven by the market.

The EBRD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Romania to support the rollout of new renewable power auctions in the country.

EDP Renewables has commissioned a 103MW solar portfolio in Italy, pushing its European solar portfolio over 700MW of operating capacity.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has secured US$39.48 million to support its restructuring operations and “stabilise” its business.

Encavis has commissioned a 114MW solar park in Borrentin, Germany, the largest project in its German portfolio.

The European Commission has launched a €3.4 billion call to support the development of “innovative decarbonisation technologies in Europe".

TotalEnergies has sold a 50% stake in a 2GW US solar and energy storage portfolio and acquired German renewable energy developer VSB Group.

Magdalena Hilgner of PLAY explains that projects that deliver power reliably and at a fair price will always be attractive for offtakers.