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EU prepares minimum energy-efficiency standards for data centers The European Commission has proposed a classification and labeling system for data centers and launched a consultation on minimum energy-efficiency standards. EU data center electricity consumption could rise from 68 TWh in 2024 to 114 TWh by 2030, driven largely by growing AI workloads.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
56 minutes ago
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Finland proposes priority system for grid connections Finland’s government is proposing a priority system for electricity network connections in areas of scarce grid capacity in a bid to incentivise large electricity consumers and standalone storage systems to locate in areas where the grid is less congested.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 21, 2026
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Norway hits 1 GW solar milestone Multiconsult’s Hassan Gholami tells pv magazine that with Norway’s achievement coinciding with a market slowdown, the country needs to develop its large-scale market and encourage solar energy sharing to ramp up annual deployments.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 16, 2026
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Greece clears way for balcony PV systems up to 800 W Greece has overhauled its self-consumption rules, permitting plug-in balcony solar systems up to 800 W and standalone batteries for the first time. The framework also simplifies installation procedures, supports storage additions and expands self-consumption opportunities for islands, public entities and residential communities.
Ilias Tsagas
Sep 15, 2026
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PPA prices rise 2.2% in Europe in August European PPA prices rose 2.2% in August, led by a 4.9% increase in the United Kingdom, while announced PPA capacity fell sharply to 335 MW. Corporate buyers dominated PPA activity, as storage-related agreements held steady at 869 MW and included major BESS deals in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Sep 15, 2026
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Lithuania moves to support residential PV Lithuania’s Ministry of Energy says it plans to remove obstacles to installing solar on apartment balconies and will coordinate support for solar plants and storage systems as part of a wider package of energy infrastructure measures.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 15, 2026
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EU policymakers move to streamline cross-border energy infrastructure  Proposed measures plan to streamline planning, permitting and investment decisions covering trans-European energy infrastructure to help lower prices for households and businesses.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 11, 2026
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Romania allocates €650 million for solar, storage at public buildings New subsidy schemes in Romania will cover up to 100% of the costs associated with installing solar-plus-storage at public institutions, or with adding storage to existing PV installations. Calls for proposals open tomorrow.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 10, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Merchant BESS switched on at operational solar site in Romania Econergy has launched commercial operations at its 70 MW/141 MWh Părău 1 battery project in Romania, paired with an existing 92 MW solar plant to create a 162 MW hybrid site. The fully merchant BESS can charge from the grid during low or negative prices, with Econergy expecting €9.7 million in storage revenue.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 10, 2026