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Poland’s electricity sector is in the midst of a profound shift, driven by accelerating investment in wind and solar power. Since 2020, the share of renewables has nearly doubled – from 15% to almost 30%. The challenge now lies in preparing the national grid for the next leap: integrating more than 90 gigawatts of clean energy by 2040.
Large storage systems become more and more popular in Europe. Important reasons for this are the increasing demand for grid stabilization services and the shifting of peak loads. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are ahead of the game. Download the new e-paper now – for free!
In the Netherlands, new feed-in fees introduced in August 2024 are significantly affecting solar system owners. One homeowner in southern Holland has demonstrated how to reduce the impact using solar-powered heating.
An Austrian developer and green energy plant operator has completed the first in a planned series of hybrid installations. Altogether, the initiative will deliver around 400 megawatts of solar capacity.
Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.
A wine grower and farmer built a solar-powered well to supply water for his remote cattle shed. With no grid connection, off-grid solar was the clear solution.
This year’s annual European Energy Communities Forum will take place in Kraków, Poland, on 20–22 May 2025, during Poland’s six-month presidency of the European Council. The CID of the European Commission is expected to play a major role at the forum.
The advantages and potential of combining solar and wind parks with battery storage at one location are considerable. The main stumbling block for a market launch is the regulatory system. However, some European countries are now leading the way.
The specialist retailer has raised approximately €435m to finance digitalization and business expansion. The funds will be released following discussions with shareholders and financing banks. Shareholder Baywa is outsourcing its shares to a private equity firm.
Project developer Q Energy is planning to build three large solar power plants in Andalusia in southern Spain. The solar power can supply more than 92,000 households. In total, 62,000 tonnes of CO2 per year will be avoided in future.
The reform of the European Long Term Investment Fund (ELTIF 2.0) offers institutional and private investors significantly better investments in solar projects. And, secondly, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) provide return of investments independent of public subsidies.
Warsaw-based Nomad Electric continues to expand its presence in key European markets with its first engineering, procurement, and construction contract (EPC) for a 20 MW photovoltaic power plant in Germany
Flow batteries are considered one of the most economical options for long-duration energy storage. Guido Dalessi, CEO of the Dutch company Elestor, explains how the business uses innovative technologies for its flow batteries to benefit from the synergy of electricity and hydrogen.
Hungary’s renewable energy landscape is poised for a significant boost as Uniper embarks on the construction of two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects. These solar parks are set to inject a combined capacity of 151 megawatts peak into the Hungarian power grid.
Podcast: Investing in solar is particularly attractive when module prices are low, as they are right now. But that could be about to change. Also on the move is the battery storage market. It is currently very attractive, especially for investments in large storage systems. But this window of opportunity may soon be closing. We spoke to Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about when this might happen, why, and who the key players are.
Energy farm Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, represents a milestone for the project business. Register and download our special edition for free! Subscribers of our investors newsletter get it delivered directly to their desk.
Our next newsletter for investors will be published on March 12, 2025. It will cover rising prices for solar components. Is the project business now in danger? Subscribers can download our e-paper Solar Investors Guide without prior registration.
The Polish solar farm developer and independent power producer has signed a long-term PPA with telecommunications operator Play.
The two partners signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply over 50 GWh of solar energy annually from the new 96 MW Noordoostpolder solar park in Flevoland, starting in 2026.
Following approval delays, construction of the tracker system only began in late 2024. The project was nevertheless completed on time and will now be subject to scientific monitoring.
Large storage systems are the recent trend in the market for big solar projects. But the planning and the installing is much more complicated than it is said. Now we learn from Michael Hierholzer how important a strong and reliable partner is. He is working for Rolls Royce and outspoken expert in this field.
The energy provider was successful in the recent Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan auction. Both projects are being realised in the region around Naples as tracker systems.
Enex trade fair showcased energy solutions like heat pumps, photovoltaics, energy management, storage systems, and e-mobility. Held on February 18-19 at Targi Kielce, it featured cutting-edge technologies spanning over 15,000 square meters and seven halls.
The Growth of Photovoltaic Systems in Poland surpassed the 20 Gigawatts line in October 2024 hitting the 21-Gigawatt mark in December.
According to the project developer Futura Group, the project in Sardinia is the largest solar plant combining agriculture and photovoltaics to date. Aiko has been chosen to supply the modules.
