Romanian electricity distributor and supplier Electrica has completed the construction of the Satu Mare 2 solar power plant, further advancing its strategy to expand renewable energy production and diversify its portfolio. Located near Botiz in Satu Mare County, the new solar facility has an installed capacity of 27 MW and represents an investment of more […]
NEPI Rockcastle, the largest owner and operator of shopping centers in Central and Eastern Europe, has completed its first solar power plant in Chisineu-Cris, Arad County. The project is part of the company’s broader 110 million-euro renewable energy program across the region, which combines rooftop solar systems on existing retail properties with two large greenfield
The PPC Group is accelerating renewable energy projects in northern Greece, focusing on the former lignite power plant sites of Ptolemaida, Kardia, Agios Dimitrios, and Amyntaio. Once fully operational, the solar power plants currently under construction are set to become the largest in Europe, generating nearly 3,150 GWh annually—over 6% of Greece’s total yearly electricity
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E.ON Energie Romania has reached a major milestone with the completion and delivery of its 400th turnkey solar power plant for partner companies, achieved in September. The total value of these projects exceeds 75 million euros. The solar facilities, installed across multiple partner locations, cover more than 374,000 square meters and include approximately 187,000 panels.
Bulgarian renewable energy company Sunterra RE has expanded the capacity of its Kaloyanovo solar power plant near Plovdiv by installing an additional battery energy storage system (BESS). The new system provides 47 MW of installed power and 94 MWh of storage capacity. The project is intended to enhance grid stability by storing surplus solar energy
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Serbia’s Spatial and Urban Planning Agency has announced a public review for the proposed urban and architectural plan to convert the Kolubara A thermal power plant into a solar energy facility. The project involves decommissioning the existing ash, slag, and coal landfills to prepare the site for renewable energy infrastructure. The concept was developed by
HEP ESCO has launched a public tender worth 5.3 million euros for the construction of 90 solar power plants on the roofs of its facilities across Croatia. Companies can submit bids until 3 November. The tender is divided into five regional groups covering the entire country. The first group targets Zagreb and surrounding areas, with
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OMV Petrom has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Gabare solar project, developed by Enery in Bulgaria. The transaction, initially announced in June 2025, marks a significant milestone in the company’s regional expansion strategy and strengthens its renewable energy portfolio. The solar plant, located in the Gabare area of Byala Slatina, will
During the week of September 22, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined across major European electricity markets, reversing the growth observed the previous week. Germany experienced the largest drop at 34%, followed by Italy and France with decreases of 27% and 26%, respectively. In the Iberian Peninsula, the declines were more moderate, with Spain’s PV
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The municipal council of Sanski Most has approved a regulatory plan for the Fajtovci – Zlausa area, following a proposal from the local company Lager. The plan allows for the construction of multiple solar power plants on land previously used for coal extraction. A draft of the plan, prepared by the Civil Engineering Institute in
