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Energy Ministers from 7 German states urge the federal government to avoid cuts to rooftop solar support and make the country’s energy supply independent of fossil fuel imports and volatile prices
European Commission
The European Commission proposal would mandate EU-produced PV components in publicly supported projects to reduce import dependence
London Underground
Enery raises €460 million for Romanian hybrid; EBRD invests in Poland’s Virya; Eurobank lends €144 million for Greek projects; Ilmatar’s 90 MW Swedish project cleared; JinkoSolar bags 309 MW Spanish o ...
Russia
Onshore wind to lead renewables growth, followed by solar, says GlobalData
Solar Fabrik
Strong demand from developers and wholesalers keeps the company on track for the 500 MW order target in H1 2026
Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Council says it will introduce amendments to the Energy Act from April 1, 2026
Ireland
New Baringa report finds wind and solar reduced exposure to high gas prices, with daily savings reaching up to €13 million during peak demand
Boliden Somincor
Nofar Energy bags €507 million for Italian platform; Iberdrola exits French onshore renewables; Nexwell Power raises over €245 million for Spanish solar and storage portfolio; R.Power raises financing ...
EU
Greece’s state aid scheme approved under the Clean Industrial Deal framework to boost domestic production of clean technologies
Turkey
Energy Minister calls renewable growth a ‘silent revolution’ as wind and solar exceed 40 GW; 2035 target gains pace with 5 GW Saudi Arabia deal
North Macedonia’s Energy Minister Sanja Božinovska (in the picture) said the plan applies stricter standards and controls to balance energy security, environmental protection, and public interest. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources, North Macedonia)
The country’s 2026 annual energy facilities plan clears solar, wind, gas cogeneration, and large-scale storage projects with total investments of about €3.73 billion
France
Under its 2026–2035 energy plan (PPE3), France has lowered its long-term solar targets but reaffirmed solar’s role in meeting rising electricity demand
Winning tariffs in Germany’s December 1, 2025, ground-mounted solar auction ranged from €0.044/kWh to €0.053/kWh, with the average rising slightly from the prior round but well below the €0.068/kWh cap.
The Federal Network Agency reports strong interest in the ground-mounted PV auction
Qualitas Energy has secured €62 million in capital commitments for its Qualitas Energy Credit Fund. (Photo Credit: Qualitas Energy)
Scatec’s 190 MW solar portfolio in Romania; ib vogt offloads 272 MW in Ireland; ETIC Partners secures €70 million for new fund; Hyperion Renewables lands €210 million for hybrid project; Germany’s dra ...
France PPE3
The final 2026–2035 energy roadmap prioritizes nuclear power while moderating renewable growth targets
Local Power Plan
Local Power Plan is the country’s biggest public investment in community energy to date, to be implemented by Great British Energy
UK
Allocation Round 7 secures the largest-ever solar capacity in a UK CfD auction, alongside major offshore wind awards
Italy
Lower residential and C&I additions pulled annual installations down to 6.44 GW, partly offset by growth in utility-scale projects, says Italia Solare
Germany will be able to support cleantech manufacturing in the country after receiving EU’s approval to its €3 billion state aid scheme. (Illustrative Photo; Photo Credit: Christophe Licoppe/Shutterstock.com)
European Commission clears Germany’s state aid plan to boost net-zero technology manufacturing under the Clean Industrial Deal framework
Germany
Regional grid forecasts point to a 4-fold increase in Germany’s installed solar capacity over 2 decades
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