Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (Oxford PV) has joined the UK-led SUITE (Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV) project to develop advanced solar panels for electric vehicles (EVs). The project aims to improve the efficiency and driving range of EVs.
The initiative, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) under the UK Department for Business and Trade’s DRIVE35 Collaborate program, brings together partners including Nissan Technical Centre UK, engineering firms, and universities. Their collaboration will focus on accelerating solar innovation for EVs.
Oxford PV will contribute its perovskite-silicon tandem solar expertise to create lightweight, high-efficiency panels suited for vehicle integration. The technology is expected to help generate supplemental energy during operation, supporting EV performance and advancing the UK’s net-zero transport goals, stated the company.
Oxford PV’s Chief Scientist Emeritus, Chris Case, will be a part of the TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on Next-Generation PV Technology on April 22, 2026. Case will share the commercialization strategies for tandem solar PV modules, and will also be a part of the panel discussion. Registrations are free here.
Alight, the Nordic solar developer and independent power producer (IPP), has acquired a 79 MW solar and 55 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Denmark from GreenGo Energy. This is the company’s 1st integrated solar-plus-storage project in the country. Located in Kalundborg, the project is expected to generate about 95 GWh annually and will be jointly developed by the 2 companies until it reaches ready-to-build status, which is targeted for 2028.
The hybrid design combines solar generation with battery storage to better manage energy supply and demand, says Alight. The facility will operate under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to deliver fixed-price renewable electricity. Alight previously acquired the 215 MW Lolland Solar Park from European Energy, which is now the 2nd largest solar park in Denmark and the Nordics. According to Alight, the acquisition strengthens its Danish pipeline and supports its broader goal of reaching at least 5 GW of installed capacity by 2030.
Chinese industrial conglomerate SANY Group is planning to invest more than €1 billion in a large hybrid energy project in western Romania, according to a profit.ro report. The project, to be developed in Timiș County, includes around 2.8 GW of solar capacity, a 2.34 GWh BESS, and a 70 MW data center.
The solar parks will be located in Uivar, while storage and data infrastructure will be built in Timișoara. Local firm Danube Solar Seven will lead the development through to commercial operation. SANY is expected to supply core equipment and fully finance the project, marking a major expansion of its renewable energy footprint in Europe.
Spain-headquartered ACCIONA Energía has signed agreements to supply 800 GWh of renewable electricity to energy-intensive industries in Italy, including local steel producer Acciaierie Venete. The contracts are part of Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 mechanism, managed by Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE), which links industrial power demand with the development of new renewable capacity.
Under the scheme, companies will buy renewable electricity at a fixed price of €65/MWh for 3 years via GSE, while ACCIONA Energía will develop new projects that receive long-term tariffs over 20 years. The framework aims to provide price stability for the industry, improve project revenue visibility, and accelerate renewable deployment.
ACCIONA Energía says it currently operates 156 MW of wind capacity in Italy, and plans to build new solar plants in Sicily after securing 151 MW in a recent FERX auction.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will lend €70 million as part of a €210 million financing package with commercial banks to special purpose vehicles owned by Renalfa IPP. The funding will support the development of a 450 MW solar PV park paired with a 250 MW/1 GWh BESS in northeastern Hungary. The addition of battery storage is expected to help manage intermittency and strengthen energy security.
The project is among the country’s largest renewable energy developments and one of the 1st utility-scale hybrid assets in Central and Eastern Europe to secure project financing, according to the bank. Once operational, it is expected to generate around 448 GWh of electricity annually, contributing to Hungary’s renewable energy targets and improving grid flexibility.
Electricity from the project will be sold on the open market without subsidies or corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs). EBRD says this highlights growing confidence in market-based renewable investments.
ABEI Energy, the Spain-headquartered renewable energy producer, and Nomura have closed a €175 million HoldCo financing agreement. It will support renewable energy projects across Spain, Italy, and the UK. The funding will cover capital expenditure for assets in the ready-to-build (RTB) and construction phases, spanning solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
Nomura acted as mandated lead arranger and underwriter. ABEI says the deal supports its strategy to transition into an IPP by retaining and operating more of its assets, generating recurring revenue from energy sales.
European discount retailer Pepco has transitioned almost all of its stores and its distribution centers in Spain to renewable electricity. The company claims that 99.3% of power for these facilities now comes from clean sources such as solar and wind. Since May 2024, Pepco has sourced renewable electricity through REGO-bundled contracts supplied by Iberdrola. By the end of Q1 FY26, 239 of its 241 Spanish stores were operating on renewable power, with the remaining sites expected to follow.
As the retailer continues to expand its footprint, all new stores are being connected to the same renewable energy supply, ensuring consistent progress toward full coverage. Pepco says the shift marks a key milestone in the company’s net-zero and ESG strategy.