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The French solar federation organises itself amid current political and economic attacks

The National Solar Energy Federation, launched on 21 June and formalised on 14 July, brings together installers, equipment suppliers and financiers to defend photovoltaics against political criticism as Paris prepares a new energy roadmap.

London reinstates grants to accelerate electric-vehicle adoption

The British government is mobilising USD845mn to subsidise electric-car purchases, easing pressure on an industry hit by US tariffs and preparing for the 2030 ban on internal-combustion engines.

GE Vernova modernises TransnetBW’s key cross-border power hub in Germany

GE Vernova has secured a major contract to modernise the Kühmoos substation in Germany, enhancing grid reliability and integration capacity for power flows between Germany, France and Switzerland.
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Hynamics UK and Hy24 join forces for £300mn green hydrogen project in Fawley

Hynamics UK and Hy24 have signed an exclusive agreement to develop the Fawley Green Hydrogen project, backed by the UK HAR2 scheme, to supply green hydrogen to ExxonMobil's petrochemical complex.

Arctech Brazil obtains FINAME certification and accelerates its regional expansion

Arctech Brazil has received FINAME certification from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development, making financing more accessible for its solar trackers and consolidating its role in the Latin American solar market.

RTE and Nexans launch an industrial chain to recycle 600 tonnes of aluminium per year

RTE and Nexans announce the creation of a recycling chain dedicated to aluminium from electrical cables, targeting 600 tonnes annually and covering the entire industrial cycle from collection to production.
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Technip Energies signs major contract for floating natural gas unit in Africa

Technip Energies has secured a contract to lead preparatory works for a floating liquefied natural gas unit in Africa, confirming its presence in the international gas infrastructure market.

Thermal Energy launches a CAD 1.4M heat recovery project

The Canadian group Thermal Energy International has secured a CAD 1.4 million contract to install a heat recovery unit at a European malted barley producer, aiming to reduce energy costs and polluting emissions.

Electroverse reaches one million public electric vehicle charging points worldwide

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform surpasses one million public electric vehicle charging points, strengthening its international presence with a subscription-free model available in 40 countries through a single payment card.
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EDF inaugurates two solar power plants in Moselle totalling 72 MWp installed

EDF power solutions commissions two new photovoltaic plants in Moselle, together representing a capacity of 72 MWp, capable of annually supplying electricity equivalent to 36,000 inhabitants, or 30% of the population of Metz.

Lhyfe successfully completes first green hydrogen combustion tests in Spain

French company Lhyfe has carried out its first successful green hydrogen combustion tests in Spain, delivering three tonnes over three weeks to the Valencian ceramic industry, opening a new potential alternative to industrial fossil natural gas.

Eco Wave Power receives €2.45mn from EU to deploy wave energy

Eco Wave Power Global AB joins a consortium funded with €2.45mn by the European Interreg Atlantic Area programme to accelerate commercial implementation of wave energy technologies in Atlantic coastal regions.
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Global Bioenergies postpones asset takeover bids to 18 July

The asset takeover process of Global Bioenergies, under a pre-pack disposal procedure, has been extended until 18 July at noon, following requests from potential bidders seeking additional time to assess the French company's financial situation.

Petro-Victory Energy successfully completes drilling of AND-5 well in the Andorinha field, Brazil

Petro-Victory Energy announces the completion of drilling operations for the AND-5 well in the Andorinha field, Brazil, with positive reservoir results and next steps for production.

The French Senate adopts the Gremillet bill for energy transition

On July 8, 2025, the Senate validated the Gremillet bill, aimed at structuring France's energy transition with clear objectives for nuclear power, renewable energies, and energy renovation.
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EDF power solutions commissions the largest solar power plant in the Territoire de Belfort

EDF power solutions has commissioned the Aéroparc photovoltaic plant, with a capacity of 42.2 MWp, in the Territoire de Belfort, making a significant contribution to the region's energy transition.

SIAAP and SUEZ inaugurate France’s largest biogas production unit at Seine Aval

SIAAP and SUEZ have inaugurated a new biogas production unit at the Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant, the largest in Europe, as part of a modernization project to strengthen the energy sovereignty of the Paris region.

The Economic Impact of Solar Energy in Europe Amid Surplus Production

The overproduction of solar energy in Europe is causing a drop in captured prices, undermining the profitability of producers. In Germany, Spain, and France, capture prices are at record lows, with profound economic consequences.
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Altarea Energies Renouvelables launches its first ground-mounted photovoltaic plant in Caudecoste

Altarea Energies Renouvelables has started work on its first ground-mounted photovoltaic plant in Caudecoste, marking a new milestone in its development. The 7 MWc plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

Latin America’s six largest economies accelerate transition to renewables

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru significantly increase renewable electricity production, reaching nearly 70% of the regional electricity mix, according to a recent Wood Mackenzie study on Latin America's energy sector.

France: Legislative elections: what energy program for Renaissance?

At a time of historic change for France, the Renaissance presidential party is maintaining the course set by Emmanuel Macron's energy policy, focusing on the issue of French nuclear power and the end of fossil fuels in favor of renewable energies.

France: The Rassemblement National, a controversial energy strategy

The Rassemblement National unveils an energy strategy focused on expanding nuclear power and opposing renewable energies, sparking debate and controversy.

France: Marine Energies create 8,300 jobs and increase sales by 2023

By 2023, marine renewable energies, dominated by offshore wind power, had generated over 8,300 jobs and doubled their sales, with strong growth in exports.
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CARBON inaugurates its R&D center in Istres for the photovoltaic industry

CARBON and the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area announce the creation of CARBON Lab in Istres, an innovation center for the solar industry, marking a key step in the company's development in Europe.

HDF Energy receives €172 million in European aid to develop green hydrogen

Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) receives 172 million euros in EU funding to advance decarbonization of industry and transport via green hydrogen.

Biodiesel threatens Brazilian soybean oil exports

Growing domestic demand for biodiesel could bring soybean oil exports from Brazil, the world's second largest exporter, to a halt within a few years.
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Kazakhstan: Nuclear Energy Referendum Scheduled for Autumn

Kazakhstan will hold a referendum this autumn to decide whether to build a nuclear power plant, a crucial project to diversify its energy mix and reduce CO2 emissions.

Q ENERGY inaugurates 25MW Langrois wind farm in eastern France

On June 20, Q ENERGY inaugurated the Langrois wind farm, located in the Grand Est region, south of the Haute-Marne in France.

EDP signs PPAs with US technology company

EDP, via EDP Renewables, has signed simultaneous PPAs to supply solar power in Germany, France and Italy to a major US technology company.
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Guyana selects Fulcrum LNG with ExxonMobil

The Government of Guyana has selected Fulcrum LNG, headed by a former ExxonMobil executive, to collaborate with Exxon in the development of a new natural gas project.

Saudi Arabia: Start of mapping prospecting for renewable energies

The Saudi Ministry of Energy has launched an innovative mapping project covering 850,000 km² to identify the best sites for solar and wind energy.

Oman: Qualified Candidates for 500MW Ibri III Solar Project Announced

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has revealed the pre-qualified candidates for the Ibri III solar project, aimed at diversifying Oman's energy sources with a capacity of 500 MW.
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Volta Groupe acquires three wind farms for 33 MW of additional capacity

The French Volta Group, independent developer and producer of renewable energies, announces that it has finalized the acquisition of three new wind farms in western France, Brittany and Meuse, from IST, an independent Swiss investment foundation.

Corsica Sole initiates construction of solar power plant at Cirey-sur-Vezouze

Corsica Sole launches a 5.4 MWp solar power plant in Cirey-sur-Vezouze, designed to revitalize a brownfield site and cover local electricity consumption.

EIB grants RWE €1.2 billion for Thor wind farm

EIB finances RWE's €1.2 billion project to develop Denmark's largest wind farm, reinforcing strategic investments in the energy sector.
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Historic agreement between Spain and France for a Hydrogen Pipeline

Spain and France have signed an agreement to develop BarMar, a €2.5 billion undersea hydrogen pipeline.

France: Dijon inaugurates pioneering green hydrogen project

On the eve of the "Journées Hydrogène dans les Territoires", Dijon métropole inaugurated its first green hydrogen station, a €100 million project to decarbonize its bus and refuse collection fleet.

Lhyfe wins €11m grant for green hydrogen project in Sweden

Lhyfe, Europe's green hydrogen pioneer, receives an €11 million grant from Klimatklivet to develop a green hydrogen production plant in Trelleborg, Sweden. The plant will produce up to 4 tonnes of hydrogen per day, strengthening the local energy infrastructure.
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Neoen inaugurates its first solar farm in Canada: Fox Coulee in Alberta

Neoen launches Fox Coulee solar farm in Alberta, strengthening its presence in the Canadian energy market

Macquarie Asset Management invests $332 million in Hydro Rein

Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie) has completed a $332 million investment to acquire 49.9% of Hydro Rein. This transaction will support the development of Hydro Rein's renewable energy projects, consolidating its presence in the Nordic and Brazilian markets.