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Number of PPA deals in Europe grow but volume falls, finds Pexapark
Across Europe, the number of power purchase agreements (PPAs) increased by 4.5% in 2022, according the European PPA Market Outlook 2023 conducted by Pexapark.
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PPA prices jump 30% in the UK, biggest increase in Europe
The UK saw some of the biggest increases in solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in Europe in Q4 2022, jumping 30%.
Sonnedix to acquire 300MW solar portfolio from Lightsource bp
International PV developer Sonnedix has expanded its presence in the UK with the acquisition of a five-project strong solar PV portfolio of 300MW developed by Lightsource bp.
SolarBotanic Trees to provide solar solution to support RAW Charging EV expansion
SolarBotanic Trees is set to provide its solar solution to RAW Charging, as part of an agreement to create 200 co-branded solar trees for its commercial vehicle EV charging network in the UK and Europe.
Solar Energy UK and SolarPower Europe launch the Solar Stewardship Initiative
Solar Energy UK and SolarPower Europe have jointly launched the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) detailing plans to develop responsible, transparent and sustainable solar value chains.
Anesco heads to Germany with new subsidiary as European expansion continues
In its first steps into the market, Anesco has acquired German renewables firm Aeos Energy and launched its Anesco Germany subsidiary.
Southern European portfolio acquisition to be a ‘springboard’ for SSE’s solar, storage activities
SSE Renewables has acquired a portfolio of onshore wind development projects that includes scope for 1GW of additional co-located solar development opportunities.
Cero Generation appoints new CEO as it plots continued growth
Cero Generation has hired Marta Martinez Queimadelos as its new chief executive officer, with Queimadelos having joined the board in November 2021.
Anesco announces Dutch subsidiary as it kicks off strategic European expansion
UK developer Anesco is expanding into Europe, announcing its first subsidiary in the Netherlands.
Gore Street proposes £75m fundraise to pursue 1.3GW pipeline
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is looking to raise £75 million via the issue of 68,181,818 new ordinary shares to fund the acquisition and construction of a new pipeline.
£12m Santander facility to accelerate Anesco’s development pipeline amid European expansion plans
Anesco has secured a new £12 million revolving credit facility (RCF) from Santander UK to support the delivery of a pipeline of UK and European renewable projects.
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AMPYR Solar Europe secures £334m for solar assets in Europe
AMPYR Solar Europe's (ASE) has announced a new partnership with CarVal Investors, which will help it develop over 2GW of solar power capacity by 2025.
Gravitricity secures European Investment Bank support for gravity energy storage project
Energy storage firm Gravitricity has secured new project support led by the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its plans to build a full scale 4-8MW project in a former mine shaft.
Zenobe announces Europe’s biggest battery with 100MW Capenhurst site
Zenobe Energy has unveiled a 100MW project in Capenhurst, Chester, which it says is set to be Europe's largest grid-connected battery.
Hartree Partners launches 4GW solar enterprise AMPYR Solar Europe
Hartree Partners has announced the launch of a new solar enterprise, AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE).
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Canadian investment giant opens new European renewables platform in the UK
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has opened a new, UK-based renewable energy investment platform entitled Renewable Power Capital Limited (RPC).
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust targets 96MWp of solar in £200m fundraise
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) is intending to raise £200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to invest in a portfolio of renewables including solar PV.
Total and Google to launch AI tool Solar Mapper in Europe
O&G giant Total and Google Cloud are launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help accelerate the deployment of residential solar panels.
NextEnergy makes Portugal play with 17.4MWp acquisition
NextEnergy Capital acquired a 17.4MWp project in Portugal, marking its continued international expansion.
Increase in mega-projects boosts European solar generation to 68TWh in H1
Solar generation across Europe jumped 15% in the first six months of the year, reaching 68TWh largely due to bigger solar farms coming online.
UK comes in second in new European PPA Index
New analysis has found that the UK has the second highest proportion of projects with PPA offers out of fourteen European countries.
‘Massive’ EU rollout of rooftop solar proposed
The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy has adopted a report supporting a pan-European solar rooftop programme.
Octopus to float new renewable infrastructure investment fund
The Octopus Group will float a new renewables fund, the Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust, on the London Stock Exchange.
Glenmont smashes hard cap with £754 million raise, targets European PV projects
Glennmont Partners is to channel hundreds of millions to European solar PV projects over the next decade through a newly-closed fund, after it closed a record-breaking third raise.
Viridian cements Dutch status with 4BLUE BV deal
UK solar company Viridian Solar has cemented its status in the Dutch market with Netherlands-based wholesaler 4BLUE BV.
CCL marks European expansion with new Netherlands office
CCL Energy Group has opened a new office in the Netherlands, marking its maiden foray into mainland Europe.
Solar Media partners Portuguese energy secretary for Large Scale Solar Europe 2019 conference
Solar Media, the publisher of Solar Power Portal, is delighted to announce that next year’s Large Scale Solar Europe event will be held in Portugal in partnership with the country’s secretary of state of energy.
Oxford PV receives European backing with €15 million of EIB funding
The German subsidiary of Oxford PV has been awarded €15 million (~£13.3 million) by the European Investment bank (EIB) to support the commercialisation of the company’s perovskite photovoltaic technology.
BP combines with Lightsource to fuel significant solar partnership
BP is to acquire a 43% stake in prolific UK-based solar developer Lightsource in what stands to be a significant new solar partnership.
SolarPower Europe updates O&M best practice guidelines to keep European solar ‘healthy’
SolarPower Europe (SPE) has launched its updated operation and maintenance (O&M) best practice guidelines to offer the solar community an up to date guidance document for the sector.