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European Energy secures finance at 68MW solar-plus-storage project in the UK

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11 August 2026

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

European Energy has secured £58.1 million in financing from Danske Bank for its 68MW solar PV and 47.5MW/95MWh battery storage hybrid project in Cornwall, UK, with commercial operations expected in 2027. The battery storage component also secured a UK government capacity market contract, supporting the increasing role of hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in the UK renewable energy market.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Battery storage and solar hybrid projects are gaining strong finance support and government contracts in the UK, signalling a clearer route to market and investment security. You should target your sales and partnerships toward integrated solar-plus-storage solutions to capitalise on this growing demand.

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