solar parks

Rome-based start-up Terrawatt is advancing its solar ambitions with the launch of construction on its first photovoltaic project in the province of Ancona.

The Horia 1 solar park is now operational after receiving final approval of its energy licence from Romania’s national regulator, ANRE.

Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

The 3.37 MW solar project in Ardillières, Charente-Maritime, repurposes municipal land to deliver renewable energy for around 1,500 households annually.

CEO Talk: Uniper brings decades of experience in the energy sector. But what role can such a strong partner play in the solar park and battery storage business? And how important is this expertise in integrating renewable energies into supply systems? Let’s find out.

Two of Ireland’s largest energy providers have launched large-scale solar development with the opening of a 108 MW farm.

Naturgy’s Picón I–III solar plants in Ciudad Real have received UNEF’s sustainability seal for exemplary environmental, social and governance performance.

With decades of experience in the energy sector, the German company is well placed in the solar park and battery storage business. Jörg Lennertz highlights the importance of expertise in integrating renewable energies.

Physical risks such as lightning, fire and theft are well understood in solar. Increasingly, cyberattacks are emerging as a critical concern. Our next investor newsletter will be published on 10 September 2025. Subscribe to stay informed.

A new large-scale PV project near Poland’s Baltic coast uses cable pooling alongside an existing wind farm to boost efficiency and streamline the grid connection.

The world’s leading innovation hub for solar investors, The smarter E Europe in Munich, represents a key platform for trailblazing products and solutions driving the global energy transition. The event showcases cutting-edge innovations in PV, energy storage, e-mobility, system integration and project development. Download the free e-paper now.

Construction has started on RP Global’s first German 50 MW solar PV park, repurposing the spoil tip of a former lignite mine.

The Spanish energy group Iberdrola has commissioned its first German solar park in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, supplying power to around 3,000 Vodafone mobile sites under a long-term direct purchase agreement.

Windstorms, hail and sudden weather shifts are growing operational risks for solar parks. Rémy Parmentier, Head of Solar & Hybrid at Vaisala, outlines how developers and operators can manage these hazards.

Solar installations on water bodies are known to have no impact on water quality – a recent study now shows they also leave plant growth unaffected.

Cabling is a major factor in the reliability, cost and yield of large solar parks. Georg Urban, Head of European Business of US company Voltage Clean Energy, explains what matters and the benefits of plug & play solutions.

Since acquiring the Polish mobile brand Play in 2020, Iliad has been steadily advanced its green power strategy. A new solar PPA underscores its commitment to cleaner, more stable energy sourcing. 

The German energy company has connected its first UK solar project at Langford in Devon – a 35 MW plant with co-located storage and more sites to come.

The project, backed by a long-term PPA, sits within a wider solar cluster and is expected to be hybridised with co-located storage to support grid stability.

As fixed feed-in tariffs and tenders play a diminishing role in project development, the solar industry is seeking new financing models to sustain growth. Our next investor newsletter, out on 9 July 2025, explores what’s coming next – sign up to stay informed!

Retail property group NEPI Rockcastle is using its latest solar project to boost the green energy supply for its shopping centres across Romania.

The 100 MW solar plant was built on reclaimed coastal land in a South Korean bird sanctuary, requiring advanced planning, structural solutions and tailored installation against a backdrop of strict environmental conditions.

Construction has begun on a 48 MW solar park in England – the fourth major UK project for Goldbeck Solar since re-entering the market with Octopus Energy Generation in 2022.

The renewables developer and distributor received planning approval for the 138 MW project – the company’s fourth solar park in the country – after completing the UK’s Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.