Econergy connects 52 MW in Poland: European independent power producer (IPP) Econergy Renewable Energy Limited has connected its 52 MW Resko Solar Project in Poland to the national grid. Owned by a partnership between Econergy UK and The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd. in a 51:49 ratio, the project signed a 19-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Apple, which will purchase about 75% of the plant’s output, with the rest sold on the wholesale market. Econergy UK has also announced receiving a DSO license in Poland, supporting its future project development in the country, utilizing the Resko site’s network and infrastructure.
€55 million for Romanian project: Germany’s ib vogt has secured €55 million in financing from Erste Group and BCR for its 68.4 MWp Palota solar project in Bihor County, Romania. The project is backed by a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a leading US technology company, supporting stable revenues and corporate decarbonization goals, it stated.
Solar power for STMicroelectronics: French independent solar developer and producer TSE and integrated semiconductor device manufacturer STMicroelectronics have entered a 15-year power purchase agreement for solar energy. TSE will supply solar electricity from 3 of its solar parks in France to power STMicroelectronics’ sites in France. The deal will take effect in 2027 when the 43 MW capacity will supply about 780 GWh of solar power to STMicroelectronics, supporting the company’s goal of using 100% renewable electricity and reaching carbon neutrality in its operations by 2027.
156 MW changes hands: Renewable energy developer and wholly-owned subsidiary of MVV Energie AG, JUWI, has agreed to sell the 156 MW Clover PV portfolio in Greece to Mirova, a sustainable investment firm. After the deal closes, JUWI will act as the EPC and O&M contractor for all 4 projects, with construction set to begin in November 2025. The projects, located in Kozani and Grevena, are expected to generate over 300 million kWh of clean power annually, enough for more than 75,000 people.
EDP, Decathlon expand green partnership: Renewable energy company EDP and sports brand Decathlon have signed a new agreement to supply 100% renewable electricity to 37 Decathlon stores in Portugal. The contract covers 10 GWh of green power per year certified under Guarantees of Origin and supports Decathlon’s plan to run all its stores on renewable energy by 2026. The deal strengthens their wider partnership, which already includes solar projects across 6 European countries and more than 40 EV charging points in Portugal.
Digital hub for a decarbonized supply chain: British retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced RE:Spark, a new supply chain decarbonization program developed with Schneider Electric to speed up renewable electricity adoption among its global suppliers. It says the initiative will offer a digital hub, training, and advisory services, and help suppliers access clean energy options such as on-site solar and PPAs. It will first target high-impact regions in the fashion supply chain and expand over 3 years.
Plenitude acquires 760 MW: Italy’s Plenitude, which is part of Eni Group, has agreed to acquire 52 operating renewable energy assets from Neoen in France, totaling about 760 MW of capacity and producing around 1.1 TWh annually. These projects comprise 37 PV plants, 14 wind farms, and a battery energy storage system (BESS). Plenitude says this deal strengthens its growth strategy in Europe and supports its goal of reaching 10 GW of renewable capacity by 2028 under its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan.
1KOMMA5° opens Heartbeat AI to millions: Germany’s 1KOMMA5° has launched its new Heartbeat connector, allowing millions of existing solar systems, heat pumps, batteries, and electric cars in Germany to join its virtual power plant (VPP) for the first time. The upgraded Internet of Things (IoT) device gives households access to Heartbeat AI, which automatically manages home energy use, buys power when prices are low, and feeds excess electricity back to the grid with AI as the connecting element, explained the company. It added that households can cut their electricity costs by up to 50%, supported by a money-back guarantee. The new Heartbeat box is self-installable like an internet router, and compatible with a wide range of devices.
