Ember sees 25 GW EU solar and wind upside from hydropower hybridisation

PV Tech reports that Ember identified 25 GW of solar and wind potential that could be integrated by hybridising existing hydropower plants across seven European Union markets. The think tank says that would accommodate about 18% of planned renewable additions by 2030 without requiring additional grid infrastructure. The finding is important for solar developers because it points to faster interconnection routes using existing grid assets, rather than waiting for new transmission builds.