Ellomay energizes 300 MW solar park in Spain
The Talasol project is currently Spain’s third largest operational PV plant. The facility is currently selling power to the spot market.
Germany added 480 MW of PV in November
The country added around 4.4 GW of new solar in the first 11 months of 2020 while its cumulative installed PV capacity reached 53.1 GW.
Greece plans 350 MW solar-wind tender in May and a further 2.1 GW to 2024
The national energy regulator has announced the country will host its third joint solar-wind tender and the energy ministry separately confirmed the procurement timetable will continue until 2024, auctioning an additional 2.1 GW of solar and wind power capacity via another six auctions.
Bruc Energy, Alter Enersun partner on 550 MW of PV projects in Spain
The companies say the agreement is the result of their complementary strengths and long-term vision of the renewable energy production business in Spain.
Germany’s solar boom set to continue in 2021
From PV panels to solar storage and solar collectors, rooftop installations grew 25% in Germany this year as due to increasing consumer demand for greater energy independence, lower solar tech prices, improved subsidy conditions and the rising popularity of electric cars. A further increase in solar technology expansion targets is expected to meet climate targets and avoid electricity shortfalls, according to the German Solar Association.
7C Solarparken set to acquire EnerVest Belgium
PV developer 7C Solarparken has revealed plans to acquire the renewables unit of EnerVest. In a related deal, it has also expanded its PV portfolio to 256 MWp with an investment in three projects in Germany.
Endesa connects first two PV plants in Seville
Spain’s largest utility has completed the installation of its first two PV plants to be connected to the grid in the Andalusian province of Seville. The €70 million project is seen as a pioneering example of agrivoltaics for the company.
EDP acquires stake in Brazilian distributed-gen PV company
Portuguese utility EDP has agreed to buy a minority stake of up to 40% in Brazil’s Blue Sol Participações.
Sonnedix closes €160m of financing in Italy
Sonnedix has secured €160 million of non-recourse financing for solar PV projects in Italy.
Orix to buy 80% stake in Spain’s Elawan Energy
Japanese financial services giant Orix has agreed to buy an 80% stake in Spain’s Elawan Energy, as part of its plans to develop solar and wind projects.
