Europe Solar PV News Snippets: European Energy Taps Capalo AI for Baltic Hybrids & More

UK Approves Beacon Fen Solar and Storage Park 

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent to the Beacon Fen Energy Park, a planned 400 MW solar PV project in England. The project will also include up to 600 MVA of battery energy storage, an on-site substation and electrical connections. To be located in Lincolnshire, Beacon Fen is a Low Carbon project and is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) since its installed capacity exceeds 50 MW.    

GOLDBECK SOLAR Grows With Koco Energy Deal 

GOLDBECK SOLAR, a German solar projects developer, has acquired the key activities of Bavarian company Koco Energy. The deal strengthens GOLDBECK SOLAR’s expertise in PV façades and solar carports, while expanding its presence in southern Germany. Around 10 Koco Energy employees will join the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group and work from a new facility in Rimsting am Chiemsee. The acquisition covers Koco Energy’s key activities and expertise but does not include the continuation of its business operations under the Koco Energy name. GOLDBECK SOLAR said the move will help expand the use of solar PV across applications such as building façades and parking areas.  

Sungrow inverters for 722 MW Poland PV Project 

China’s Sungrow has signed an agreement has signed an agreement covering a 722 MW solar project in Poland and a framework agreement for a 1 GWh battery energy storage pipeline with Germany’s GOLDBECK SOLAR. The solar project covers utility-scale developments in Dobrowo, Kikowo and Sidlowo for which Sungrow will supply its 1+X series utility-scale inverters and SG6600UD-MV and SG8800UD-MV medium-voltage solutions. The 722 MW project is expected to become Europe’s largest photovoltaic installation, claims the German firm (see With 722 MW, Poland To Host Europe’s ‘Largest’ Solar Farm).