The European cleantech investor counts more than 160 companies in its portfolio, including many in the solar and storage sectors. The mission: commercialising new solutions and strengthening European industrial muscle.
A new funding framework introduces higher grants for lower-income households and, for the first time, dedicated support for battery systems alongside solar and heat pumps.
Industry is awaiting official publication of European Commission guidelines restricting funding for inverters from high-risk countries, with rules already finalised and taking effect immediately on a phased basis.
A €500 billion yearly shortfall in clean energy funding risks slowing electrification. The power sector body Eurelectric sets out a series of measures to improve regulatory stability, strengthen investor confidence and unlock private capital.
The 87 MW Oradea project has been operational since August 2025, with UniCredit Bank supporting debt refinancing and the addition of battery storage.
Market volatility and price cannibalisation are boosting demand for flexibility purchase agreements, with long-term PPAs losing ground, says energy analyst Pexapark.
Hybrid power plants combining PV with wind and battery storage are gaining ground across Europe and will feature prominently at the industry gathering in Munich from 23 to 25 June.
The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies.
The Island Decarbonisation Fund is due to launch in the coming months, with European Investment Bank approval of the investment plan by June clearing the way for first project financing.
Public auctions and corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW of solar capacity in the EU between the 2022 energy crisis and 2025. Now, the Brussels-based trade body is urging stronger use of these tools to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.
The EU saved €111.7 million per day in the first 17 days of the Middle East conflict, according to new research from SolarPower Europe. With gas prices still volatile and solar deployment continuing, savings from avoided fossil fuel imports are expected to increase.
Interview with Anoushka Bakx
The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.
Ownership of the Mineo solar plant in Sicily has passed to Sosteneo, with revenues secured through a FERX contract for difference.
The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!
The EU Investment Fund is expanding access to transition finance for SMEs and mid-sized companies through a Qualitas Energy credit fund supported by Spain’s Resilience Facility and NextGenerationEU.
A positive atmosphere at the trade fair in Italy, as more than 1,000 exhibitors presented a broad range of new PV and battery products and solutions over three days, with a strong focus on the C&I and utility-scale sectors.
The Energy Release 2.0 scheme has entered its build-out phase, with 22.5 TWh contracted to energy-intensive users. Developers must now secure renewable capacity to meet 20-year restitution obligations, according to Pexapark.
Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.
The partnership grants Acciaieria Arvedi access to the Energy Release 2.0 framework, with roughly 2.4 TWh of electricity to be delivered from a 170 MW solar portfolio.
The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.
An Irish solar portfolio backed by 15-year RESS contracts has been sold for around €230 million, underlining sustained institutional demand for contracted renewable assets.
In Zagreb on 17 March, SolarFlex Croatia 2026 will examine the flexible integration of variable renewable energy into the energy system, offering a compelling forum for expert discussion on storage, industry and household participation.
More than 50 MW of UK on-site solar capacity is set to move forward under a new financing structure designed to support long-term power supply for C&I users. Projects are due online by 2027.
Commercial property owners across Europe are under growing pressure to retrofit ageing buildings as energy costs, regulatory demands and sustainability targets converge, making comprehensive, capital-light refurbishment models more attractive than ever.
