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Carrefour Expands Photovoltaic Installations Across Poland

Carrefour Expands Photovoltaic Installations Across Poland

Carrefour has expanded its renewable energy initiatives by installing photovoltaic systems on the roofs of 13 stores in five provinces across Poland. The new installations, with a total capacity of nearly 650 kWp, are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 448 tons annually. To offset this level of

Czech Republic Sees Second Solar Boom Amidst Energy Market Shifts

Czech Republic Sees Second Solar Boom Amidst Energy Market Shifts

The Czech Republic is witnessing a second wave of the solar boom, with the installed photovoltaic capacity reaching 3.6 GW in the first half of 2024, surpassing the previous peak during 2009-2010. This surge, driven by subsidies and heightened interest after the energy crisis, contrasts sharply with the earlier

EBRD, Raiffeisen Bank to Finance 300 MW Solar Projects in Romania

EBRD, Raiffeisen Bank to Finance 300 MW Solar Projects in Romania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International are providing a €110 million financing package for two photovoltaic solar power plants in southeastern Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW. The Iepurești and Ghimpați projects reflect growing confidence in Romania’s renewable energy

Alfa Solar's New 17,000 kWp Plant Begins Operations in Afyon, Targets Annual Savings of 100 Million TL

Alfa Solar's New 17,000 kWp Plant Begins Operations in Afyon, Targets Annual Savings of 100 Million TL

Alfa Solar Energy Industry and Trade Inc. (ALFAS) has announced the commissioning of its new solar power plant in Sandıklı District, Afyon Province, as of August 20, 2024. The company initially disclosed its plans on December 6, 2022, aiming to establish the plant under the unlicensed electricity production regulation to

Solar Power Production Surges in Central and Eastern Europe, Outpacing Growth Rates in Western and Southern Regions

Solar Power Production Surges in Central and Eastern Europe, Outpacing Growth Rates in Western and Southern Regions

Solar power production in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is growing faster than in any other European region, significantly surpassing growth rates in wealthier and sunnier areas of the continent, according to Reuters. In the first seven months of 2024, solar energy output from the top five CEE solar producers—

General Atlantic to Acquire Actis, Securing 2.1 GW Solar and Wind Projects in Romania and Bulgaria

General Atlantic to Acquire Actis, Securing 2.1 GW Solar and Wind Projects in Romania and Bulgaria

General Atlantic, a private equity firm, is advancing with its acquisition of sustainable infrastructure investment firm Actis, gaining control over three major solar and wind power projects in Romania totaling 2.1 GW, along with an additional project in Bulgaria. Actis-backed renewables developer Rezolv Energy, headquartered in Prague, is behind

Enlight Renewable Energy Launches 60-MW Solar Plant in Hungary

Enlight Renewable Energy Launches 60-MW Solar Plant in Hungary

Israel’s Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (TLV) has commenced commercial operations at its 60-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Hungary, marking the company’s fifth project in the country. The Tapolca plant, located in the Veszprem region near the municipality of Tapolca, began selling electricity on July 31, ahead of