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Low Auction Budget Puts UK Offshore Wind at Risk
The UK Government has announced an initial budget for the next offshore wind auction round (Allocation Round 7, or AR7). The initial proposed budget is 900 million pounds for conventional bottom-fixed offshore wind and 180 million pounds for floating wind. This would “buy”…
SolarPower Europe launches Agrisolar Policy Map to guide EU strategy
SolarPower Europe has unveiled its new Agrisolar Policy Map, a comprehensive policy tool designed to benchmark agrisolar regulations across 18 EU Member States. The Map highlights best practices and regulatory gaps, aiming to accelerate the deployment of agrisolar solutions that…
The largest French offshore wind farm is being built off the coast of Normandy
The largest French offshore wind farm is set to be built off the coast of Normandy: TotalEnergies has won the AO8 auction for the development of Centre-Manche 2, which will become France’s biggest offshore wind project to date, with a…
More yield on the trapezoidal sheet: K2 Dome 6 solutions for PV elevation – now digitally plannable
Trapezoidal sheet metal roofs are indispensable on agricultural and industrial buildings – such as barns, warehouses or production facilities – due to their robustness, durability, and versatility. However, for the installation of photovoltaic systems, they place special demands on planning…
Space-Based Solar Panels Could Cut Europe’s Need for Land Renewables by 80%
Solar energy harvested in space could be a game-changer for Europe’s energy transition, potentially reducing the need for land-based renewables by up to 80 percent, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London. Published in the prestigious…
European Commission Proposes Record EU Budget to Boost Competitiveness – But Wind Needs a Dedicated Fund
WindEurope welcomes the ambition. The proposal simplifies and harmonises funding rules, and provides more flexibility and support for infrastructure, innovation, and industrial decarbonisation. This is good news for Europe’s clean tech industries, ensuring they can deliver an economy that’s secure,…
Solar Trees: A New Chance for Solar Energy Development Without Destroying Forests
The global expansion of solar energy often comes with a high ecological cost—massive deforestation to make way for solar panels, creating a deep conflict between the need for renewable energy and the preservation of natural ecosystems. However, new research conducted…