In the first quarter of 2025, ten European countries collectively ordered wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.8 GW, according to WindEurope data. This represents a 38% decrease compared to the last quarter of 2024. Germany led new orders with 1.8 GW, followed by Poland with 1.5 GW, and Turkey with 805 MW. Significant […]
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French renewable energy company Akuo Energy has finalized a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Serbia’s state-owned utility EPS for the Bela Anta 2 wind farm. The agreement covers the full 80 MW capacity of the project and includes responsibilities for network balancing. Bela Anta 2 is developed by Matrix Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced a public call for expressions of interest to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at identifying and mapping potential offshore wind farm zones in the Black Sea. This initiative supports Romania’s broader strategy to prepare for maritime concessions dedicated to offshore wind energy development. The study’s primary goal is
During the week of May 12, solar photovoltaic energy production increased across the main European electricity markets. France and Italy recorded the largest growth, with increases of 19 percent and 18 percent, respectively. The Iberian Peninsula experienced its second consecutive week of growth, with solar energy production rising by 9.2 percent in Spain and 13
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a loan of 103.05 million euros to the Bosnian power utility EP HZHB. This funding will support the development of a 132 MW wind farm in the southwestern region of the country. The Poklecani wind project will be located in the mountainous area of West Herzegovina Canton, within
During the week of May 5, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production rose significantly in the Iberian Peninsula and Germany. Portugal led the growth with a 62% increase, followed by Spain with a 26% rise. This growth was largely driven by a rebound in production following a blackout on Monday, April 28, that had impacted both
State-owned power utility EPS has secured the purchase of electricity from the upcoming Alibunar 1 and 2 wind farms, which will have a combined capacity of 168 MW. This move is part of EPS’s ongoing commitment to invest in renewable energy projects, aiming to strengthen its production portfolio and market position while supporting renewable energy
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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Motor Oil Renewable Energy (MORE) has officially begun regular operations at a new 43.2 MW wind power plant located in northern Greece, near the border with North Macedonia. The facility, equipped with nine Nordex N-149 turbines, had previously entered its testing phase in late 2023. This project forms part of MORE’s larger strategy to significantly
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During the week of April 21, solar photovoltaic energy production saw increases across all major European electricity markets, reversing the declines observed the previous week. The Portuguese market experienced the highest growth, rising by 62%, followed by Italy and Spain, with increases of 38% and 33%, respectively. The German market saw the lowest growth at
