Europe’s distribution grids are blocking major renewable and storage projects. Queues across eight markets now include 375GW of renewables and 455GW of battery storage, placing distribution-network access at the centre of Europe’s clean-energy delivery challenge.
Apollo has secured approval for its PALM quick connection system. The technology targets faster dynamic cable connection and disconnection for floating offshore wind projects.
Drax Group has agreed a £548m Bluefield Solar acquisition deal. The transaction would add operational renewables and a development pipeline spanning solar, wind, and storage.
Enviromena has energised Rhigos Road under commercial direct-supply solar arrangements. The South Wales solar farm uses a licence-exempt PPA structure with Evolve Energy.
Svea Solar Utility has secured €185m for Swedish renewables growth. The HoldCo facility will support utility-scale solar PV and storage assets across the project lifecycle.
OX2 has advanced Polish solar and battery projects to construction. The Lion solar farm and Osiek Jasielski BESS combine utility-scale generation, capacity-market support, and long-term project finance.
Sunterra has commissioned 1.3GWh battery storage across Bulgarian solar parks. The three-site programme adds four-hour LFP storage at Galabovo, Kaloyanovo, and Karlovo, strengthening renewable dispatch and grid flexibility in Southeast Europe.
India’s rooftop solar market added 2.7GW in one quarter alone. Residential systems drove the expansion as approvals, subsidies, and state implementation support accelerated deployment.
Sopoco has installed industrial battery storage for continuous aviation operations. The 1.1MWh system connects Sungrow PowerStack units with AJW Group’s rooftop solar in West Sussex.
Firetrace has highlighted repowering risks across ageing wind fleets globally. Its report says 86GW of European and 41GW of US wind capacity could reach end-of-life by 2030.