Europe PV News Snippets
PVHardware Solar Trackers For Saudi Arabian Solar Project… & More
Larsen & Toubro picks PVHardware to supply trackers for Saudi Arabian project, Greencells eyes a total Greek solar portfolio of 600 MW by H1/2022, and TotalEnergies and Amarenco JV wins 58 MW solar PV capacity in the latest French rooftop solar auction.
Eni Acquires Greek Solar Company
Italy’s Eni Touts 800 MW Greek Solar Portfolio With Solar Konzept International Acquisition
Oil and gas multinational from Italy, Eni is expanding its geographical footprint in renewable energy to Greece with the acquisition of Solar Konzept Greece (SKGR) that comes to the group with a portfolio of around 800 MW, currently at various stages of development.
€2.27 Billion For Greek RE & CHP Scheme
European Commission Clears Greek Aid Scheme To Support 4.2 GW RE
The European Commission has given its stamp of approval for €2.27 billion ($2.55 billion) Greek aid scheme to support around 4.2 GW of renewable energy and high efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) capacity to help the country achieve its renewable energy targets.
Greece’s PPC To Sell Bonds To Residents For Solar Power
Residents Of Lignite Heavy Western Macedonia & Megalopolis Regions In Greece May Become Bondholders In Public Power Corp By Investing In Solar Power Projects
Greece’s state-owned utility Public Power Corp (PPC) plans to offer 5% shareholding of its planned solar PV projects to local residents in the municipalities of Western Macedonia and Megalopolis.
Lightsource BP Enters Greece; Expands Iberian Portfolio
Lightsource BP Enters Greek Solar Market With Announcement To Co-Develop 640 MW With Kiefer TEK; To Invest €900 Million For 1.35 GW In Portugal
British solar power project developer Lightsource bp has formally announced its entry into the Greek solar market with a co-development partnership of 640 MW with a local EPC company called Kiefer TEK.
Applications For Over 1 GW Submitted For Greek Tender
Greek Energy Regulatory Authority Attracts Overwhelming Response For 350 MW Solar & Wind Tender With 1.09 GW Capacity Offered
The Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) in Greece has confirmed massive oversubscription for its 350 MW solar and wind power tender for which it was accepting bids till March 22, 2021 (see Greece Announces 350 MW Wind & Solar PV Tender).
265 MW Floating PV Capacity Being Planned In Greece
Terna Energy Seeking Producer Certificates For 265 MW Floating Solar PV Capacity To Be Set Up For Over €170 Million On 3 Artificial Reservoirs In Greece
Terna Energy in Greece is seeking regulatory clearance to go ahead with 3 floating solar power plants with a combined capacity of 265 MW.
PPC Renewables Picks METKA EGN For 200 MW Project
Greece Emerging As New Solar PV Hotspot In Europe: METKA EGN Reported Winner Of PPC Renewables’ 200 MW Tender; Producer Certificate Applications For 45.55 GW Comprises 36.3 GW Solar PV Capacity, Says RAE; Government Clears 2.8 GW RE Investment Projects
Greek EPC services provider METKA EGN is the winner of a 200 MW solar PV tender launched by PPC Renewables in Greece.
Greece Announces 350 MW Wind & Solar PV Tender
Greek Energy Regulatory Authority Announces 3rd Joint Wind & Solar PV Auction Offering 350 MW Renewable Energy Capacity To Be Won
The Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) in Greece has launched the country’s 3rd joint wind and solar PV tender offering a total capacity of 350 MW to be won. It will be accepting bids till March 22, 202.
PPC Renewables To Build 1.9 GW Solar On Lignite Sites
PPC Renewables Gets Green Signal From Energy Regulatory Authority To Install Large Scale Solar Power Plants With 1.9 GW Combined Capacity In Lignite Mining Region Of Western Macedonia, Greece: Media
The renewable energy arm of Greek electricity utility Public Power Corporation (PPC), PPC Renewables has secured producer certificates from the country’s Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) to build 1.9 GW solar power capacity in the lignite mining region of Western Macedonia.
8 Companies Offer To Build 50 MW Greek Solar Plant
PPC Renewables To Select Winner For 50 MW Solar PV Tender Out Of Bids Submitted By 8 Contenders Including Chinese Players: Media
For a 50 MW solar tender launched in August 2020 in Greece, local media report that 8 companies have expressed interest in the PPC Renewables project from Greece and abroad, including China.
Greek Gas Supplier Wants To Invest In Renewables
Natural Gas Supplier Depa Commercial In Greece Wants To Expand Into Solar PV & Wind Energy Space; Issues Call For Interested Renewable Energy Generators
Greece’s Depa Commercial said in line with its business plan, it wants to cooperate with renewable energy generators of solar PV and wind energy projects. Now, it has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to look for eligible partners.
100 MW Community Solar Coming Up In Greece
Greeks, Led By Agrinio Union, Show The Way For Community Solar; Pick JinkoSolar Modules For 100 MW Capacity To Be Grid Connected
The 100 MW solar complex being built by 500 families in Greece is now officially a guide for other similar projects to follow suit after it was incorporated in the legal framework, said Balkan Green Energy News.
Greece Building Undersea Cable To Promote RE
To Build 2.5 GW Solar & Wind Power Capacity & Connect Crete To Mainland, ADMIE Contracts Prysmian, Nexans, Hellenic Cables & Siemens-Terna To Build Undersea Cable In Greece For €1 Billion
Greece wants to interconnect the island of Crete with the mainland through the undersea cable interconnection project and bring affordable clean energy with 2.5 GW of wind and solar power capacity once the project completes in 2023.
Greece Allocates Over 502 MW In Joint RE Auction
Solar Claims Lion’s Share In Greek Technology Neutral Renewable Energy Auction Winning 350 MW Of 502.94 MW Awarded
Solar was the clear winner in Greece’s 2nd technology neutral renewable energy auction as it won 350 MW out of 502.94 MW awarded by the RAE.
Latin America Proposes 312 GW RE By 2030
Nine Latin American Nations On Board To Aim For 70% Renewable Energy Share In Energy Mix By 2030, Claims Colombian Energy Minister: Reuters; EU Member States—France, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary—Favour Renewables Too
At the UN Climate Action Summit 2019 (in the picture), Greece and Hungary announced they will phase out coal power plants while committing to increase renewable energy share.
Greece Launches 512.5 MW Solar PV Wind Tender
RAE To Hold Competitive Auction For 512.5 MW Solar PV & Wind Technologies In Greece On December 12, 2019 Capping Solar Tariffs At €0.06602/kWh
Winning solar projects under RAE’s upcoming renewables tender in Greece can have capacities up to 20 MW. Tender capacity is divided between 287.11 MW for solar PV projects and 225.45 MW for wind power.
Greece Awards Over 437 MW In 600 MW RE Auction
Greek Energy Regulator RAE Awards 437.8 MW Renewable Energy Capacity In Country’s First Joint Solar/Wind Power Auction Of 600 MW Auction; Launches Solar & Wind Auction For 300 MW Each
Greece has announced the results of its 600 MW renewable energy tender awarding only 73% of the total capacity with 437.78 MW contracted.
Greece To Hold 2nd PV Auction On Dec 10, 2018
Greek Energy Regulator RAE To Conduct 2nd Renewable Energy Auction On December 10, 2018; PV Projects To Claim Maximum 194 MW Capacity, But Wind Stands To Win 229 MW
Greece has already overachieved its 2.2 GW solar PV target for 2020 by reporting an installed capacity of 2.6 GW, according to Solarplaza.
