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Today the European Investment Bank (EIB) inaugurated the construction of its new building in Luxembourg, Kirchberg at a ceremony hosted by EIB President Werner Hoyer and attended by Finance Minister and EIB Board of Governors member Yuriko Backes, and Mayor of the City of Luxembourg Lydie Polfer. Together, they unveiled a foundation stone taken from the construction site for commemorative purposes.
The V.I. Vernadskyi School in Shyshaky village, Poltava Oblast, is now open following a complete renovation under the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP) run by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Thanks to this upgrade, local children can enjoy a modern and inclusive learning environment, nutritious food and school transportation services.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved framework financing of up to €1.7 billion for Solaria to support the construction of some 120 photovoltaic power plants. Mostly located in Spain, as well as Italy and Portugal, they will have a total capacity of approximately 5.6 GW and will produce an estimated 9.29 TWh a year. The power plants are expected to come into operation by the end of 2028. This is Solaria’s most ambitious financing operation to date.