Financing for solar and storage in Bulgaria: European solar developer SUNOTEC has secured financing for 7 renewable energy projects in Bulgaria during September 2025. The portfolio, wholly owned by SUNOTEC or jointly through Solaris Holding AD, comprises a co-located solar PV and battery project and 6 standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 115 MW of solar PV and 763 MWh of storage capacity. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has approved the standalone BESS projects for subsidies under the Restore program, which supports large-scale energy storage to enhance grid stability.
Renewable energy in Alpine regions: The governments of Switzerland and Slovenia have launched a CHF 15.12 million ($19 million) program to make these funds available for the promotion of renewable energy sources and reducing GHG emissions in the alpine regions of the 2 nations. Cold, dry, and windy alpine regions are considered high in solar potential with low temperatures, as recommended by a 2021 EPFL study (see EPFL Study Recommends Solar & Wind In Swiss Alps). Several solar PV systems have since been installed successfully in Switzerland’s alpine areas. The program will support investments in community self-sufficient energy systems, harnessing solar and geothermal power in educational institutions. Titled Increasing Energy Efficiency and Promoting Renewable Energy in Alpine Regions, the program will be implemented under the 2nd Swiss Contribution 2019-2029, announced the Republic of Slovenia.
18 MW floating solar plant in the UK: Conrad Energy has secured planning consent for its 18 MW floating solar farm at Whisby in Lincolnshire, UK. Installed on floating panels on former quarry lakes, the project will be one of the country’s largest projects of its kind, said the energy company. Once operational, the Whisby Floating Solar Project is expected to generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of up to 4,737 homes across the 40 years of its operational life. Conrad is developing the project along with Tarmac.
80 MW in Italy: Spanish infrastructure and energy group Lantania has announced 3 new solar PV projects in Italy, comprising 3 solar PV parks near Bologna, totaling 80 MW. The €35 million Italian investment will see Lantania Energía deliver the solar plants under turnkey EPC contracts comprising 2x20 MW and a 40 MW project. It will also handle operation and maintenance for the initial 2 years. Scheduled for completion by June 2026, the facilities are expected to generate 118 GWh annually, enough to power around 27,000 households and cut 29,500 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.
Agrivoltaic solar plant in Italy: Switzerland-based MET Group has commissioned the 10-MW Ferrera Erbognone solar power plant in northern Italy, its first agri-PV project in the region. Built by CMC Europe Italy SRL, the facility spans 16 hectares and features about 16,000 panels, designed to generate 15 GWh annually, enough to power 6,000 homes. The plant, operated by MET Energia Italia, integrates renewable energy generation with sustainable agriculture in a traditional rice-growing area, stated the group. Owned by Keppel MET Renewables, a 50-50 joint venture between Keppel Infrastructure and MET Group, the project supports MET’s expanding renewable energy portfolio across Europe.
Solar PPA for Axpo Polska: Germany’s ib vogt GmbH has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Switzerland-headquartered Axpo to deliver over 200 GWh of solar energy in Poland. Under the physical contract with Axpo Polska, solar energy generated from the Zamość Solar Project will be delivered directly into the Polish grid on a fixed price basis.
