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EIB and BNZ Join Forces to Expand Solar Energy in Southern Europe with €166 Million Green Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNZ have signed a €166 million loan to support the construction of 17 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, as part of a larger €500 million initiative. These plants … Read the full press release

Vodafone Germany to Expand Solar Energy Use Across Network Sites, Aiming for CO2e Neutrality by 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany is launching an initiative to install solar panels at its mobile phone towers and regional data centers, aiming to achieve CO2e neutrality by 2025. The project will begin with 86 sites and expand to 200 by … Read the full press release

€50 Million EIB Loan to Boost Solar Energy Capacity in Spain with Five New Plants

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Matrix Renewables have secured a €50 million green loan to develop five new solar photovoltaic plants in Castilla y Leon and Extremadura, Spain, with a total capacity of 240 MW. This project, … Read the full press release

Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK-Based Solar Portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Greencoat has acquired a UK-based solar portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals, strengthening its position as the largest manager of ground mount solar farms in the UK, with a total capacity of 1.9 GWp. The portfolio includes … Read the full press release

EDF Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Renewable Energy Growth

(IN BRIEF) EDF Renewables, a prominent player in renewable energy, is proposing Béatrice Buffon as its new Chairman and CEO. This change follows the decision of Bruno Bensasson, the current Chairman and CEO, to step down to pursue other opportunities. … Read the full press release

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Collaborate to Boost Solar Energy in Poland with €45 Million Joint Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eiffel Investment Group are teaming up to advance solar energy development in Poland through a €45 million joint loan to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o. This funding will support the construction of … Read the full press release

Aluminium Giant Hydro Collaborates with HILT CRC on Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium producer, has partnered with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) to advance decarbonization efforts. Through this collaboration, Hydro aims to leverage research expertise and innovative technologies to reduce emissions in … Read the full press release

Solcast’s Satellite Irradiance Data Validated as Bankable by DNV, Enhancing Solar Energy Market Confidence

(IN BRIEF) Solcast, a DNV Company specializing in solar irradiance historical actuals and forecasting, celebrates a significant achievement as DNV validates its satellite irradiance data as bankable. With over 600 million data values per hour generated using live satellite imagery, … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Invests in eFriends to Promote Solar Energy and Decentralized Energy Sharing

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger, a full-range provider of photovoltaic roof solutions, is investing in eFriends, a decentralized energy-sharing platform that allows users to share self-produced solar power in real-time via a mobile app. This initiative aligns with the EU’s goal to … Read the full press release

Arkema Secures 20-Year Solar Energy Contract with EDF Renewables for 70% of Bostik’s Electricity Needs

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has entered into a 20-year contract with EDF Renewables to supply 20 GWh/year of renewable electricity, beginning in 2026. This partnership will cover 70% of Bostik’s electricity consumption across its eight sites in France. The move towards … Read the full press release

Enel’s Strategic Divestment: Arcadia Generación Solar Now in Sonnedix’s Hands

(IN BRIEF) Enel and its subsidiary, Enel Chile, have successfully completed the sale of their equity interests in Arcadia Generación Solar to renewable energy producer Sonnedix. This transaction, valued at 556 million US dollars, includes four operational PV plants in … Read the full press release

RWE Clean Energy Signs Multiple PPAs to Power 70,000 Homes in Virginia, United States

(IN BRIEF) RWE Clean Energy has signed eight long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Dominion Energy Virginia for seven solar projects, totaling over 300 MW of capacity. The solar energy generated from these projects will power more than 70,000 homes … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Vodafone Sign Clean Energy Agreements to Advance Net-Zero Journey

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Vodafone have signed new clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The agreements will see Iberdrola provide Vodafone with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean solar energy annually, supporting Vodafone’s net-zero goals and … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

TotalEnergies and Petronas' Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables have announced a strategic collaboration to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership aims to leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise in renewable energy and Petronas’ clean energy solutions to drive the … Read the full press release

Global Solar Leader, Lightsource bp, Launches New Madrid Headquarters to Drive Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar energy projects, has opened its new headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The company has experienced significant growth in just four years and has established itself as a leader in the Spanish renewable … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Tree Energy Solutions Collaborate on Large-Scale e-NG Production Unit in the United States

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Tree Energy Solutions (TES) have formed a partnership to develop a large-scale production unit for e-natural gas (e-NG) in the United States. The project aims to produce 100,000 to 200,000 metric tons of e-NG per year … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Growing Green Ambitions: Expands Renewable Energy Holdings and Achieves Strong Q1 Performance

(IN BRIEF) RWE, the European energy company, is rapidly implementing its Growing Green strategy with substantial investments in the first quarter of 2023. The company added 4.9 GW to its green portfolio, spending €8.0 billion on acquisitions, including the Con … Read the full press release

Ørsted Strengthens Presence in Ireland with Acquisition of Garrenleen Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading sustainable energy company, has acquired the 160 MW Garrenleen solar project from renewable energy developer Terra Solar. This is Ørsted’s second solar project in Ireland and reinforces its commitment to reaching 17.5 GW of onshore … Read the full press release

Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC secures EUR 350 million financing package from the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at financing solar and wind projects in France

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 7-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has announced it will support solar and wind projects in France by providing EUR 350 million financing package to Caisse d’Epargne … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies boasts 500 MW of onsite B2B distributed solar capacity worldwide, expects to reach 1 gigawatt by 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 25-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, has announced a new milestone in its … Read the full press release