solar parks

Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.

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.

The rights to a 46 MW floating solar project in Friesland now rest with local stakeholders, after BayWa r.e. and GroenLeven completed the handover to Enerzjyk Skûlenboarch and partners.

The Irish utility has signed a turnkey EPC contract with Greencells for the 64 MW second phase, bringing the County Cork site's total capacity to nearly 137 MW.

The Vienna-based renewable energy developer has commissioned its high-capacity solar park in the Lazio region, delivered under a project financing arrangement with Commerzbank AG.

Five solar projects with capacities ranging from 20 MW to 225 MW are planned in Sicily, Apulia and Molise, including Italy’s future largest agri-PV park and fixed pricing for each project.

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.

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.

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

The transaction with Mirova, a subsidiary of  Natixis Investment Managers, keeps Juwi engaged as EPC and O&M contractor, with work on the Greek solar parks set to start in November.

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.

Tekniska verken’s 5 MW PV plant in southern Sweden marks a key step in the municipal energy company’s commitment to expanding local, renewable electricity generation.

The agreement with Heartland A/S will see the Danish renewable‑energy company take over operation of the Gedmose solar park from 2026, strengthening its role in renewable operations and asset management.

System developer Quanta Energy has completed a solar park for Volkswagen Poznań in Września, Poland, supplying about a quarter of the commercial vehicle plant’s electricity needs.

The agreement marks Econergy’s first virtual power purchase in Poland and forms a cornerstone of the company’s project financing strategy.

The solar park is part of NextEnergy’s expanding UK portfolio of solar and storage assets, most of which are backed by long-term offtake agreements.

CCE Holding has revamped one of its earliest photovoltaic assets in Francavilla, Apulia. Rene Hörwertner, Director Asset Operation, shares key lessons from the 990 kW IGEP plant.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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