EU projects
RES Simplify was a three-year project funded by the European Commission, aiming to simplify and improve the administrative and grid connection procedures for renewable energy projects. As a consortium member, SolarPower Europe represented the solar industry, and closely involved its members in the project.
MEIL and BESCOM ink 618 MW solar power agreement under PM
MEIL Solar Energy, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), has signed power purchase agreements with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) for the supply of solar power from 76 solar projects with a cumulative installed capacity of 618.1 MW.
Total EU-27 Solar PV capacity: a growth story
The cumulative installed solar PV capacity of the EU-27 Member States reached 269 GW at the end of 2023. It has multiplied over 2.500 times since the beginning of the millennium, when the
Bulgaria approves EU-backed grants for EUR 269m of
The first call was open to projects with capacities of between 200 kW and 2 MW, while the second one targeted proposals of over 200 kW in size. Call 1 will award a total grant of BGN 107.5 million to 200 projects, which
Dentons
Global law firm Dentons advised DRI, the EU renewable energy arm of Ukrainian energy group DTEK, on the acquisition of a 126 MW solar park project in Văcărești Dâmbovița county, Romania from local developers.
European Solar Charter
Solar energy, in particular photovoltaics (PV), is currently the fastest growing renewable energy source in the EU. Last year, 56 GW of solar PV were installed in the EU, two thirds of it on rooftops, empowering consumers
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The EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028 is SolarPower Europe''s comprehensive annual report that outlines the current status and forecasts the trajectory of the solar power market across the European Union from 2024 to 2028.
EU launches second cross-border solar, wind tender
The EU''s first cross-border solar tender launched in April 2023 and earlier this year, saw CINEA sign grant agreements with seven solar projects across Finland with a combined capacity of 212.99 MW.
Iberdrola and Amazon ink 476 MW PPA to expand their renewable
13 小时之前· The partnership has expanded in Spain with two utility-scale PPAs for a total of 257 MW of solar and wind energy. Amazon will purchase 212 MW capacity from the Ciudad Rodrigo solar PV plant in Salamanca, Western Spain. Iberdrola has invested approximately €200 million in this project. Furthermore, output from 45 MW from the Valdemoro wind
Renewable energy | Fact Sheets on the European Union | European
Renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power, ocean and geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels offer cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels. They reduce pollution,
CERC Reviews SECI''s 500 MW Battery Energy Storage System Projects
A petition was filed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to adopt tariffs for pilot projects involving 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) through a globally competitive bidding process.
EDFR and PSEI commence commercial operations of Desert
13 小时之前· [ February 22, 2020 ] Attention to Hydro: Need to incentivise private sector participation Finance [ February 5, 2025 ] EDFR and PSEI commence commercial operations of Desert Quartzite project in California International News [ February 4, 2025 ] Premier Energies declares Q3 FY 2024-25 results Financings
Amazon is named top corporate purchaser of renewable energy
2 天之前· Bringing new renewable energy sources to Europe. Amazon has invested in 26 renewable energy projects and 20 onsite installations in Europe in 2024. Spain: 15 new utility-scale solar and wind farms and two onsite solar installations. Italy: four utility scale solar projects, eight onsite solar installations. Greece: three new utility-scale solar
EU approves renewable energy projects in BiH,
Belshi solar power plant gets EUR 9.6 million grant. The third renewable energy investment in the package is the 50 MW Belshi solar park, set for completion in 2026. It is located near Belsh in central Albania, in the
EU-SCORES | European Scalable Offshore
The Horizon 2020 green deal project EU-SCORES, led by the Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), will demonstrate the combination of offshore wind- with wave- and offshore solar
Projects & Grants
The European Technology & Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) is a European Commission supported forum, bringing together research and industry experts, who are
Renewable energy financing conditions in Europe: survey
conducted with renewable energy experts, bankers, project developers, and other relevant stakeholders across the European Union (EU) between December 2019 and April 2020. Three technologies were covered: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar PV. The section presents a series of maps and figures with the results
Brookfield grants $389 million financing to Encore Renewable
1 天前· Encore Renewable Energy is a US based company that develops, owns, and operates community-scale solar and energy storage projects. They have over a decade of experience in the design, engineering, permitting, financing, construction, and asset management of community-scale solar energy projects.
Supporting Bulgaria''s renewable energy transition
The project will be the first renewable energy plant over 100 MW that will sell all its output in the market without a support scheme or a corporate power purchase agreement in Bulgaria. The project is designated
NTPC Renewable Energy Wins 1,000 MW in UPPCL''s Solar PV Power Project
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) won 1,000 MW in Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited''s (UPPCL) Solar PV Power Project auction. was part of a tender for the selection of solar power developers to set up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects under tariff-based competitive bidding. SolarPower Europe Responds to EU
CMS Belgrade advises UGT Renewables on landmark 1 GW solar
With the European Union''s ambitious climate goals, such as the Green Deal aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, projects like this are in line with the continent''s renewable energy agenda. The 1 GW solar project is a step towards decarbonizing Serbia''s energy sector and contributes to Europe''s overall progress in renewable energy
Solar energy
The EU solar generation capacity keeps increasing and reached, according to SolarPower Europe, an estimated 259.99 GW in 2023. The EU has long been a front
SECI announces auction results for Tranche XVII solar projects
NTPC Renewable Energy, Sembcorp Green Infra, Solarcraft Power India 8 (Blupine Energy), Hero Solar Energy, and Reliance Power have been awarded projects under the Solar Energy Corporation of India''s (SECI) Tranche XVII auction to develop 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar power projects, integrated with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh energy storage systems.
Top 10 Solar Players in Europe
In this article, PF Nexus recognizes the top 10 solar players in Europe, highlighting their significant contributions to the energy transition. Europe leads the global renewable energy revolution, with 43% of its electricity consumption
EU projects
RES Simplify was a three-year project funded by the European Commission, aiming to simplify and improve the administrative and grid connection procedures for renewable energy projects. As a consortium member, SolarPower Europe represented the solar industry, and closely
The Future of floating solar technology and its impact
The floating solar industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors today, with a CAGR ranging from 22.5% to 33.7% (depending on various sources). Below, you can see a map of the currently installed floating solar
Teerth Gopicon and Reliance Industries win SJVN''s 5.8 MW solar
The projects will be implemented under the renewable energy service company model. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated SJVN as an implementation partner for the program, tasked with installing grid-connected rooftop solar systems on government buildings and assets.
Onix Renewable floats EoIs for 1.9 GW solar projects in
Onix Renewable has invited expressions of interest to develop 1,959 MW ground-mounted, fixed-tilt solar power projects across 252 locations in Maharashtra. Onix will supply solar modules and inverters for these projects. The deadline for
EBRD, EU finance 126 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are investing a combined $61.6 million in a 126 MW solar project in Uzbekistan. A special-purpose company fully
Europe stands up to lead the solar-thermal electricity way
Renewable energy from sources like the sun, wind and hydro-generation have been around for some years and have proven to be effective. And it is Europe that has led the way in regional and global efforts to tackle climate change
EIB and EDP sign €700 million in loans to rollout
€500 million credit signed as an initial tranche of an approved €900 million green framework loan to boost solar photovoltaic and wind onshore generation in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Projects support the REPowerEU
6 FAQs about [EU Renewable Solar Project Name]
What is the EU solar energy strategy?
Alongside the plan, the Commission also presented a set of initiatives on permitting processes for renewable energy projects, which are reflected in the revised Renewable Energy Directive (EU/2023/2413). These new legal provisions will contribute to accelerating solar energy deployment in the EU. The EU solar energy strategy launched 3 initiatives
Is the EU ready for solar energy?
The EU has long been a front-runner in the roll-out of solar energy. Under the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan, solar power is a building block of the EU’s transition to cleaner energy. Its accelerated deployment contributes to reducing the EU’s dependence on imported fossil fuels.
What is the EU doing with solar energy?
The EU funds many solar cell projects, such as the PERTPV project, in which perovskite-based materials were used to build a new type of solar cell. Photovoltaic technology is becoming more widely used worldwide. Year after year, photovoltaics make up a bigger share of the EU’s energy mix.
Who is Solarpower Europe?
SolarPower Europe is a partner of this 4 ½ year Horizon Europe project, which will aim to: PV technology systems, for example on heritage buildings! Questions? Get in touch. Questions? Get in touch. ETIP-PV (European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics) is the solar PV sector's representation to the European Commission.
How much solar power does the EU have in 2023?
The EU solar generation capacity keeps increasing and reached, according to SolarPower Europe, an estimated 259.99 GW in 2023. The EU has long been a front-runner in the roll-out of solar energy. Under the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan, solar power is a building block of the EU’s transition to cleaner energy.
Is solar power a competitive source of electricity in the EU?
The cost of solar power decreased by 82% between 2010-2020, making it the most competitive source of electricity in many parts of the EU. The EU solar generation capacity keeps increasing and reached, according to SolarPower Europe, an estimated 259.99 GW in 2023. The EU has long been a front-runner in the roll-out of solar energy.