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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.
Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
Pairing solar parks with large-scale storage is reshaping how PV assets can earn and respond. The approach heralds new business models, greater grid flexibility and stronger returns. This week’s focus: 7–10 July.
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 world's leading innovation hub for solar investors: The smarter E Europe in Munich sets the stage the way for trailblazing products and solutions driving the global energy transition. We showcase the cutting-edge innovations in PV, energy storage, e-mobility, system integration and project development. Download the free e-paper now.
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 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.
In a segment where mounting systems are often overlooked, PMT brings the spotlight to the backbone of every successfulopen field solar. With PMT TITAN – its first ground-mounted system – the company is revealing the innovation and resilience at work beneath the surface – because real performance starts below the module.
Three solar parks will jointly deliver more than 300 MW of capacity under a new power purchase agreement with Amazon as part of European Energy’s broader push into the Australian renewables market.
Boom Power’s planned 400 MW solar farm been given the go-ahead as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project. The approval process placed particular emphasis on landscape preservation and biodiversity.
New solutions for large-scale solar projects were a key focus at The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich. We spoke with industry leaders to identify the most relevant trends in the project business. Our next investor newsletter will be published on 11 June 2025 – sign up to stay informed.
The marksbury solar farm in Somerset has gone live and is now powering the operations of brewery Asahi UK
A new study has found that biodiversity increases significantly on farmland converted to solar parks, though the pace and extent of improvement depend on local conditions.
The Netherlands may rely heavily on offshore wind for green energy, but the solar sector has also seen remarkable growth. Cederik Engel, Managing Director of CCE The Netherlands and Head of ESG at CCE Holding, sees strong prospects ahead.
