Tag Archives: Photovoltaic

New ‘Nutzen statt Abregeln’ Initiative Puts Excess Renewable Energy to Work with First PtH Unit ‘Karoline’

(IN BRIEF) The Power-to-Heat unit “Karoline” has become the first participant in the newly launched “Nutzen statt Abregeln” program under §13k of the Energy Industry Act. This initiative, designed to minimize renewable energy curtailment and reduce redispatch costs, incentivizes the … Read the full press release

EIB, SEB, and Luminor Propel Estonia’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with €62 Million Solar Park Investment

(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by the European Investment Bank in partnership with SEB and Luminor has provided €62 million to Sunly for a new 244 MW solar park in Risti, Estonia. Expected to be the Baltics’ largest photovoltaic facility … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Validates SJEF Solar’s Emission Data in Pioneering ISO Certification Initiative

(IN BRIEF) On February 28, TÜV Rheinland Greater China confirmed SJEF Solar’s organizational greenhouse gas emissions and the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of its N-type TOPCon solar cells through a thorough ISO-standard verification process that involved document reviews, interviews, and on-site … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Discusses Solar Energy Innovations and Testing Challenges at Cologne Conference

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland’s Solar Energy Conference in Cologne addressed key developments in photovoltaic technology, regulation, and testing. The event focused on the evolving standards for PV modules, the introduction of new technologies like perovskite cells, and the increasing number … Read the full press release

PNE AG Reports Record Growth in Clean Electricity Marketing, Supporting 600 MW in 2024

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has seen significant growth in its consulting division, supporting 137 renewable energy projects, including 45 wind and photovoltaic initiatives totaling 600 MW in 2024. The company’s success highlights the rising demand for customized marketing strategies in … Read the full press release

RWE Launches First Solar Farm in Saxony, Supporting Local Community and Biodiversity

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched its first solar project in Saxony, the Schönau solar farm in Wildenfels, which will generate around 21 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The farm, spanning 20 hectares with 36,000 solar modules, will power approximately … Read the full press release

wpd Secures Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with LyondellBasell for Licata Wind Farm in Italy

(IN BRIEF) wpd has signed a ten-year PPA with LyondellBasell for the Licata onshore wind project in Sicily. The project, featuring seven Vestas turbines, will generate 79,000 MWh annually, supporting LyondellBasell’s emissions reduction efforts. This partnership underscores LyondellBasell’s commitment to … Read the full press release

PNE AG Reports Strong Sales and Expansion in 2024, With Over 751 MW of Wind and PV Projects Sold

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG successfully concluded the 2024 operating year, achieving significant sales with six wind and photovoltaic projects totaling 751.3 MW. This included key projects in Canada, South Africa, Scotland, and Germany. The company also expanded its own wind … Read the full press release

ContiTech’s Sustainability Drive: PV System Installations and Pilot Plants

(IN BRIEF) ContiTech, a sector of Continental, is making significant strides toward sustainability by installing a photovoltaic (PV) system at its Timișoara facility in Romania. Seven more locations are set to follow suit in 2024, supporting the company’s goal of … Read the full press release

UniCredit supports 3Sun with 560m euro funding for Catania solar panel factory expansion

(IN BRIEF) Italian bank UniCredit has signed a €560m project financing agreement with renewable energy company 3Sun, part of Enel Green Power, to fund the expansion of its solar panel factory in Catania, Sicily. The loan is divided between a … Read the full press release

Plenitude brings innovation and sustainability to the 73rd edition of the Sanremo Festival

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a Benefit Corporation of Eni, is partnering with Rai and Rai Pubblicità for the 73rd edition of the Sanremo Festival in Italy. Plenitude’s focus will be on energy transition and innovation. The company will help power the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s New 350 MW Solar Plant in Palencia, Spain’s Largest Photovoltaic Project, gets Environmental Green Light

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola (BME: IBE), a Spanish multinational leader in clean energy and a pioneer in the deployment of smart grids, has announced it has been granted a favorable Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to build … Read the full press release

German renewable energy company JUWI expands in Italy with the acquisition of a majority stake in GEMdev S.r.l.

JUWI has finalized the acquisition of 70 percent shares in GEMdev S.r.l., an Italian company focused on the development of greenfield solar PV projects in the North of Italy. (PRESS RELEASE) WÖRRSTADT, Germany, 5-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — JUWI GmbH, a … Read the full press release

L’azienda tedesca di energie rinnovabili JUWI si espande in Italia con l’acquisizione della quota di maggioranza di GEMdev S.r.l.

JUWI ha finalizzato l’acquisizione del 70% delle azioni di GEMdev S.r.l., una società italiana focalizzata sullo sviluppo di progetti fotovoltaici greenfield nel Nord Italia. (COMUNICATO STAMPA) WÖRRSTADT, Germany, 5-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — JUWI GmbH, una società di sviluppo e gestione … Read the full press release

Nearly half a kilometer long unique solar fence will help lowering the emissions of Hydro’s extrusion plant in Offenburg, Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 20-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced that its extrusion plant in Offenburg, Germany will install a 426 meter long solar … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to deliver decarbonized electricity to Prony Resources via 25-year renewable PPA

(PRESS RELEASE) NOUMEA, New Caledonia, 20-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced a partnership with Prony Resources New Caledonia, major supplier of nickel and cobalt used in the batteries of the … Read the full press release

Austria’s largest electricity provider Verbund acquires Illora solar park in Southern Spain

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 29-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Verbund AG (VIE: VER), Austria’s largest electricity provider, has announced the acquisition of the Illora solar project, 150 MWp, in Southern Spain from BayWa r.e., a German leading global solar, wind, and bioenergy … Read the full press release

ENGIE and Crédit Agricole Assurances buy 97.33% stake of Eolia Renovables from Alberta Investment Management Corporation

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÈFENSE, 11-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE (EPA: ENGI), a French multinational utility company active in  electricity, natural gas and energy markets, and Crédit Agricole Assurances, Europe’s leading bancassurer, have announced the acquisition of 97.33% stake of Eolia … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel opens 34.000m² contract logistics fulfilment centre in Contern, Luxembourg

Kuehne+Nagel Luxembourg’s third contract logistics site leverages the central location in Europe for e-commerce (PRESS RELEASE) CONTERN, Luxembourg, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced it is expanding its contract logistics … Read the full press release

Terna: electricity demand in Italy during July 2021 was 30.3 billion kWh, +4.9% YoY

IMCEI Index up and still above pre-Covid levels: positive growth in steel and engineering sectors; National monthly demand at 30.3 billion kWh: +4.9% over 2020. Renewables at 38% (PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 11-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Terna, a transmission system operator in … Read the full press release