Greencells Renewables Albania, a subsidiary of Germany’s Greencells Group, has submitted an application for an environmental permit to build a 96 MW solar power plant in northeastern Albania, near the village of Kastriot. The project would cover over 426,000 square meters and involve the installation of 137,150 solar panels and 268 inverters. The Albanian environmental […]
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In the week of June 16, solar photovoltaic energy production rose in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The French, German, and Spanish markets continued their upward trends, with France experiencing the largest increase of 28%, followed by Germany at 12%, and Spain at 11%. The Portuguese market reversed its previous
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OMV Petrom and Enery have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a major solar power project near Byala Slatina, close to Sofia, Bulgaria. Under the agreement, OMV Petrom will acquire a 50 percent stake in Dunav Solar Plant—the company managing the Gabare solar project—from Enery Element. The planned Gabare solar facility will have an
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Romania is moving forward with its clean energy goals by supporting two new solar power projects through the Modernization Fund. The first project, developed by Brasov Renewables, involves the construction of a 30.8 MW solar power plant, which will also include a 6.2 MWh battery storage system. The total investment exceeds 28 million euros, with
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Hungarian homeowners have received over 112 million euros in grants as part of a government-backed initiative aimed at encouraging the adoption of rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, according to the Ministry of Energy. The program has supported more than 21,000 households, with total approved funding reaching approximately 224 million euros. So far, completed
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The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has launched a new grant program to support households in installing rooftop solar systems. The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 500 homes annually and generate around 4.2 GWh of renewable electricity each year. According to the Operator for Renewable Energy Sources and Efficient Cogeneration (OIEiEK), the average
Solar power has become the most affordable and fastest-growing low-carbon technology across Europe, yet its uptake in Slovenia remains slow. This concern was highlighted by environmental organizations Umanotera, Greenpeace Slovenia, Focus, and the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association on European Solar Energy Day. According to their analysis, Slovenia has the potential to generate more than a third
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Hungarian oil and gas company MOL is advancing the development of a major renewable energy project in Algyo, located in southern Hungary. The initiative involves the construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 37.4 megawatts, paired with a battery storage system capable of storing 40 megawatt-hours of energy. The project is receiving
Engie Romania has completed its sixth solar power plant in Aricestii Rahtivani commune, Prahova county, with an installed capacity of 37.2 MW. This marks a significant step in the company’s renewable energy expansion and commitment to the energy transition. The new facility covers 57 hectares and is expected to generate about 57 GWh of clean
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Hungary achieved a record solar electricity generation milestone last Friday, with domestic solar output peaking at 6,200 MW during a 15-minute interval starting at 12:15 PM, according to data from the electricity transmission system operator MAVIR. This marks the highest solar power production from both household and industrial systems ever recorded in the country. During
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