Tag Archives: solar energy

RWE Expands Agri-PV Footprint in Italy with Three New Solar-Agriculture Projects Under PNRR Support

(IN BRIEF) RWE has secured three new Agri-PV projects under Italy’s PNRR program, adding 30.2 MWac of solar capacity across Campania, Sicily, and Calabria. The projects will feature elevated solar structures designed to accommodate agricultural use—either crops or grazing—beneath the … Read the full press release

Continental Strengthens Supply Chain Sustainability as ContiTech Introduces Next-Generation PVC with Reduced Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Continental is strengthening its sustainability efforts by transitioning the majority of its ContiTech PVC-based products to INEOS Inovyn’s CO₂-optimized NEOVYN™ PVC, which carries a 37% lower carbon footprint than conventional European-standard PVC. Supported by renewable energy sources such … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Google Sign 15-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply 1.5 TWh of Clean Energy to Ohio Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity from the Montpelier solar farm in Ohio to power Google’s local data centers. The agreement strengthens the companies’ shared commitment to advancing … Read the full press release

New Statkraft solar farms and hybrid plants add 340 MWp to Brazil’s grid, supporting COP30 climate commitments

(IN BRIEF) At COP30 in Belém, Statkraft inaugurated new hybrid renewable projects in Brazil’s Bahia and Pernambuco states, adding 340 MWp of solar capacity through the Morro do Cruzeiro, Santa Eugênia, and Serrita solar farms. The €200 million (NOK 2.3 … Read the full press release

Renewed three-year alliance between TotalEnergies and Colas advances decarbonization of global construction operations

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Group subsidiary Colas and TotalEnergies have renewed their three-year partnership to accelerate the decarbonization of the construction industry in France and beyond. The collaboration focuses on deploying biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), renewable electricity, electric … Read the full press release

METLEN and Karatzis Group Launch 330MW / 790MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly, Strengthening Greece’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Karatzis Group have announced a strategic joint venture to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thessaly, Greece, with a capacity of 330 MW / 790 MWh. The €170 million project, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

Kyocera Fastening Solutions selects Logicor’s sustainable Lelystad facility to drive logistics growth in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Kyocera Fastening Solutions has chosen Flevopoort Business Park in Lelystad as its new logistics base, signing a long-term lease with Logicor for a 13,000 sqm unit within a recently completed 40,000 sqm distribution centre. The facility offers prime … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo agreements to create 2GW of clean capacity and thousands of jobs across Italy and Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have announced two financing operations worth €750 million to accelerate renewable energy development and strengthen Europe’s wind sector. A €500 million framework loan will support solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage … Read the full press release

RWE agrivoltaics pilot in Bedburg delivers first year results combining solar generation with farming

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics demonstration project in Bedburg has delivered promising first results, showing that solar electricity production and crop farming can successfully coexist. Since early 2024, about 6,100 solar modules have generated enough green power for 1,044 German homes … Read the full press release

DHL Express opens new EUR 100 million carbon-neutral gateway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to boost Finnish trade

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express Finland has opened a new EUR 100 million logistics gateway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the largest investment in its history in the country. The 16,000 m² carbon-neutral facility is equipped with automated sorting technology that can process … Read the full press release

Lenzing expands photovoltaic capacity with VERBUND to accelerate renewable energy transition and net-zero goals

IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has expanded its photovoltaic capacity at its Austrian headquarters with the commissioning of a new 1.3 MWp plant in partnership with VERBUND, raising the site’s total PV output to 8.3 MWp. This move strengthens the company’s … Read the full press release

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

METLEN and Copec EMOAC Partner to Deliver 450 GWh of Renewable Energy in Chile with Nighttime Storage Support

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has signed a 15-year agreement with Copec EMOAC to deliver 450 GWh of renewable electricity annually from four solar plants in Chile, beginning in Q2 2026. The deal includes energy delivery during nighttime hours, supported by 322 … Read the full press release

NIB Provides €18.3 Million Financing for LEED Platinum Rental Housing in Turku and Kirkkonummi

(IN BRIEF) NIB has extended an €18.3 million, 10-year loan to Joo Group Oy to support four new residential buildings in Turku and Kirkkonummi, Finland, totaling a €40 million investment. Slated for delivery in 2025, the developments will add nearly … Read the full press release

DHL’s €500 Million Middle East Push: Upgraded Hubs, Electric Fleets and E-Commerce Growth

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group is committing more than €500 million from 2024 to 2030 to deepen its footing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, key hubs in its Strategy 2030 growth plan. Covering all four divisions—Express, Global Forwarding, Supply Chain … Read the full press release

Centrica Business Solutions Partners with Carpenter Ltd to Install 1MW Solar Array, Transforming Unused Land into Green Energy Source

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with Carpenter Ltd to decarbonise its Glossop manufacturing site by installing a 1MW solar array on a previously unusable steep bank. The solar farm, set to generate 1,025 MWh annually, will cover 15% … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures Financial Close for First Two Solar Park Projects in France as Part of Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leader in wind and solar energy projects, has successfully achieved financial closure for two solar park projects in France, marking a key milestone in its expansion into the French market. Located in the Occitania region, … Read the full press release

DNV Launches Advanced Solar Resource Measurement Stations to Boost Italy’s Renewable Energy Efforts

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a network of advanced solar resource measurement stations across Italy to support the country’s renewable energy goals. These stations measure solar irradiance, albedo, and soiling data to optimize energy output, particularly for bifacial solar modules, … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Launches First Solar Park in Poland, Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, a 29 MW installation in Recz developed with Enerparc. The project adds to Ingka Group’s renewable energy portfolio in the country, which now includes seven wind farms and … Read the full press release