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Croatia: Janom Investments reaches ready-to-build stage for 30 MW solar power plant

Roughly a year after announcing its pilot solar project in Croatia’s Slavonia region, Janom Investments has advanced to the ready-to-build phase for a 30 MW photovoltaic plant. This marks the company’s first investment in Croatia and represents a key milestone in its strategy for regional growth. Construction is set to begin in August 2025, with […]

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Croatia: HEP submits environmental impact assessment for 12 MW floating solar power plant

Croatia’s state-owned power utility HEP has taken a key step toward expanding its renewable energy portfolio by submitting an application for an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a proposed floating solar power plant. According to the Croatian Ministry of Environmental Protection, the plant would have an installed capacity of 12 megawatts (MW) and be located

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Europe sees mixed solar and wind energy production trends in late April 2025

During the week of April 28, solar photovoltaic energy production saw significant increases in Germany and France, rising by 30% and 22%, respectively. Italy also saw a more modest increase of 6.5%. These markets continued their upward trend for the second consecutive week. However, in Spain and Portugal, production dropped considerably. In Spain, the decline

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Slovenia launches SE Vipava initiative: Solar power and hydrogen projects for military and industrial use

The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has partnered with the state-run motorway operator DARS, the Vipava municipality, and the renewable energy company Soske Elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) to establish solar power plants at several key locations. These sites include the Mlake military training ground, various Ministry properties, and a future industrial zone in Vipava. The agreement

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North Macedonia temporarily disconnects solar power plants to maintain grid stability during May Day holidays

During the May Day holidays, solar power plants in North Macedonia were temporarily disconnected from the national electricity grid to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply. This decision followed an emergency meeting of relevant authorities, prompted by a recent blackout in Spain and Portugal, where renewable energy sources, including solar power, were

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Romania: New solar projects advance with over 100 MW in capacity and storage plans

Eximprod Grup is preparing to commission a 65 MW photovoltaic facility in Prahova County, north of Bucharest, with plans to add a battery energy storage system after completion. Meanwhile, Simtel has secured financing to finalize a 52 MW solar power plant in Giurgiu County, located south of Romania’s capital. In addition, a developer in Alba

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Romania: OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia launch major solar projects to power 410,000 Romanian homes

Romania’s largest energy company, OMV Petrom, has signed contracts with the state-owned energy company CE Oltenia for the development of four large-scale solar parks with a total installed capacity of around 550 megawatts. These photovoltaic facilities will be constructed on CE Oltenia’s land in Gorj and Dolj counties and are expected to supply electricity to

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Europe sees over 30% surge in solar electricity in Q1 2025, setting stage for record year

Solar electricity production in Europe jumped by more than 30% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, marking a strong start to what could be a record-breaking year for solar energy in the region. According to data from Ember, Europe generated nearly 68 terawatt hours (TWh) of solar power

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