European Energy’s maiden hybrid project: Denmark’s European Energy has inaugurated a 49.6 MW wind park with 8 turbines, and a solar park with 39.3 MW installed capacity. This is the company’s 1st combined solar and wind energy project. Located in Kronoberg County, Sweden, the Skåramåla project’s annual production capacity is estimated at around 126 GWh. It is connected at one connected point to the national electricity grid, which saved the costs of constructing and operating the facility, it adds. European Energy says this project is the 1st of its 3 planned solar-wind hybrid parks in Sweden.
O&M contract for 373 MW: UK-based renewable energy company RES has won a 3-year contract to operate and maintain the UK’s largest solar farm with 373 MW capacity. The Cleve Hill Solar Park is located in the north Kent Coast and was commissioned in July 2025. It is designated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), and is energized by METLEN on behalf of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.
Funding for Irish solar and storage projects: Power Capital Renewable Energy, an Ireland-based solar-focused independent power producer (IPP), has secured up to €323 million in a financing facility led by Eiffel Investment Group. The facility, structured as a bond on the Vienna Stock Exchange, will refinance existing debt from 2023 and 2024, provide flexible capital, and fund the completion of most of Power Capital’s assets. The Irish company says its operational capacity stands at 230 MW, with another 330 MW under construction, and a 5 GW+ solar and BESS pipeline. This financing complements its recently announced equity partnership with Infranity and Omnes Capital, stated Power Capital.
Cando Solar modules for Italian demonstration project: Chinese solar PV manufacturer Cando Solar has installed its Firm-lightweight all-black solar PV modules for a government demonstration project in Italy. The modules installed for this distributed PV project in northern Italy meet strict European standards for aesthetics, roof-load limits, and climate durability, explained Cando Solar. They feature Cando’s patented 4-sided dustproof feature for sustained efficiency, and are claimed to be 50% lighter than standard panels. Their ‘adhesive + guide rail’ installation avoids making changes to the roof structure and prevents waterproof-layer damage, thus reducing costs and risks, adds the manufacturer. Cando Solar plans to explore more of the European solar market in the future.
Agrivoltaics in Poland: Polish electricity distributor TAURON Zielona Energia and the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) have joined hands to explore the development of agrivoltaic projects in the country. The collaboration targets wind and solar farms, as well as energy storage, with KOWR-supervised companies actively involved. Officials say that the initiative will accelerate Poland’s energy transition, reduce agricultural emissions, lower operating costs, and stimulate local economies through jobs and taxes. By combining expertise and strategic land use, the partnership aims to strengthen rural development, support energy cooperatives, and enhance the competitiveness of agricultural products in domestic and European markets.
48 MW agrivoltaic park in Germany: A 48 MW agrivoltaic project is coming up in Germany, adjacent to Schönefeld Airport. A joint effort between Goldbeck Solar and Elysium Solar Schönefeld GmbH, the team had to clear explosive ordnance from the 2nd World War for planning and implementation of the project on site. The project will comprise bifacial modules installed on tracker technology. Upon completion in August 2026, it is estimated to generate 59 GWh annually. The project is owned by Klimavest Investment Fund. Goldbeck says the Schönefeld project is currently the largest agrivoltaic project with arable farming in Germany.
EDF strengthens solar and storage footprint: Part of the EDF Group, EDF has signed BESS optimization and contract for difference (CfD) PPA agreements with Verdant Energy, owned by CVC DIF, for its Walpole and Cowley co-located solar and battery sites. These deals expand EDF’s solar and battery optimization portfolio, following similar deals for the 50 MW Warley project in 2023. The agreements strengthen EDF’s position in renewable energy and support the UK’s transition to low-carbon power through innovative co-location strategies, stated the company.
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