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Greece Balances Growth and Challenges in Its Renewable Energy Transition
Weekly round-up of the latest developments in Greece’s energy sector, based on research by The Voice of Renewables. From policy updates and major investments to the challenges facing industry players, it highlights the key stories shaping the country’s drive towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future. Diplomatic Tensions Test the Great Sea Interconnector Greece’s renewable energy…
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Lithuania’s Energy Revolution: Balancing Ambition and Reality
A Bold Path to Independence Lithuania’s energy transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Once heavily reliant on Russian energy imports, the small Baltic nation has reinvented its strategy to pursue independence, sustainability, and innovation. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Lithuania 2025 – Energy Policy Review offers a timely look at how far the country has…
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Mars and Cargill deepen renewable energy partnership on innovative 224MWac solar procurement with GoldenPeaks Capital in Poland.
Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac* of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Poland. The PPAs were signed with GoldenPeaks Capital, one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent producers of renewable energy. The companies’ five new virtual power purchase…
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London’s King’s Cross estate partners with Shawton Energy in landmark virtual solar agreement to accelerate net zero ambitions
King’s Cross, the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in Central London for over 150 years, has entered into a landmark Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Shawton Energy to drive its renewable energy transition. The 15-year agreement will see the development of an 8.6MWp, 28-acre solar farm in Pembrokeshire – Point Lane Solar…
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Austria’s Energy Transition Milestone: New Dobl-Zwaring Solar Park Powers Over 5,000 Homes
Enery has inaugurated one of the largest photovoltaic plants in Styria, which, together with Energie Steiermark, will now supply around 5,450 households with green electricity. A historic moment was marked in the Styrian municipality of Dobl-Zwaring on 1 October 2025, when Enery and Energie Steiermark officially opened the new solar park – sending a strong…
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Wind Power Offsets Decline in Solar Generation, Keeping September Electricity Prices in Lithuania Stable
Electricity prices in Lithuania remained stable in September 2025 despite falling solar output and rising consumption, thanks to stronger wind generation, increased thermal production, and higher import flows from Finland. According to transmission system operator Litgrid, the average wholesale electricity price in Lithuania rose only slightly compared with August, increasing by 2% from €80/MWh to €81/MWh.…
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EBRD invests €50 million in GEK TERNA
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €50 million in a senior unsecured bond issued by GEK TERNA S.A., holding company of GEK TERNA Group in Greece. The €500 million bond, with a seven-year tenor, will be listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. The EBRD’s investment will be used to support GEK TERNA’s…
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Eesti Energia to Consolidate Entire Electricity Business Under Subsidiary Enefit
Starting in 2026, Eesti Energia will consolidate all electricity-related business areas—including retail, renewable energy production, energy trading, and development—under its subsidiary Enefit. The move aims to strengthen the group’s competitiveness and improve management efficiency. The establishment of a strong electricity business entity is part of Eesti Energia’s broader initiative to optimize its corporate governance model.…
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Greece’s Renewable Energy 2025: Growth Surges Amid Grid and Storage Challenges
Greece has entered 2025 with a renewable energy sector that is simultaneously thriving and troubled. Installed capacity has climbed to record levels, with solar photovoltaics and wind power providing a growing share of the country’s electricity. The government’s ambition to make Greece a clean-energy hub for south-eastern Europe appears more credible than ever. Yet behind…
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L&G NTR Clean Power Europe Fund Acquires 105MWp Ballydonagh Solar Project from RES
The L&G NTR Clean Power (Europe) Fund today announces the acquisition of Ballydonagh Solar Limited, a 105MWp solar project, from renewable energy company, RES. Located in Co. Galway, the project has grid and planning in place and, following further design optimisation, construction is expected to commence in 2027. The Fund is a joint partnership between…
