Between 2010 and 2023, the cost of solar energy dropped by 90 percent. The positive development of the industry is reflected in the number of registrations for the smarter E Europe exhibition alliance: Seven months before the event, Messe München’s 19 halls and the Outdoor Area are already 90 percent booked.

Photovoltaic facades are emerging as one of the most innovative solutions for maximizing energy generation in urban environments. Companies and building owners are recognizing the benefits of using vertical surfaces to produce electricity, and European manufacturers like Eurener offer solar panels designed to meet the demands of the market.

Energy farm Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, represents a milestone for the project business. Register and download our special edition for free! Subscribers of our investors newsletter get it delivered directly to their desk.

Trade association Solar Energy UK has signed a agreement with charitable foundation RePower Ukraine to deliver vital solar power systems to Ukrainian hospitals and critical infrastructure. This partnership aims to counter the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict on Ukraine's energy grid.

Four days of free consultations, four days of challenging presentations and discussions on the solarisation and electrification of farms. The PV spotlight at Energy Decentral shows the diverse opportunities of the energy transition in rural areas.

PV Europe and SolarPower Europe are delighted to announce their media partnership for the upcoming Sustainable Solar Europe 2024 in Brussels, a flagship event of SolarPower Europe in cooperation with Intersolar Europe.

The European PV market in October 2024 saw a mixture of stability and seasonally driven changes. Overall, there was a downward trend in solar component prices across most categories. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 68, returning to its August level, signaling that demand remains resilient, but the season is drawing to a close.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) published its annual Energy Technology Perspectives report, for the first time introducing combined analysis on the interplay between energy, industrial and trade policies. SolarPower Europe contributed to the report.

MET Energía España, has signed two long-term PPAs. MET will buy the electricity from a solar park from Prosolia Energy to supply Atlantic Copper, the second largest copper producer in the world, with solar power via the distributor Fortia Energía.

Our special issue on hybrid power plants and the technology required for them is now available for you. In the run-up to Intersolar, you can find out why storage units and solar are increasingly being planned together.

MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC Systems in cooperation with Helen Oy will execute Helsinki Hydrogen Plan. The 3H2 pilot project combines four different sectors, electricity, heating, transportation and hydrogen as well as flexibility between them.

SMA's new life cycle assessment, certified by DEKRA and conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute, provides a clear picture of the environmental impact of the Sunny Central UP inverter across its lifespan.

Video: As the market constantly evolves, SOFAR focuses on innovation to meet the latest demands. The company’s solutions are futureproof and tailored to different markets' needs. What are the upcoming trends in the energy storage market and what to expect from SOFAR? Find out now with Allen Cao, Head of SOFAR Europe!

Video: Whether on the roof or on the façade, the installation of solar modules requires a suitable system. The focus here is not only on flexibility, but also on safety and stability. Christian Ganahl, Technical Managing Director of Aerocompact, knows how this all fits together.

The suppliers of mounting systems and the installers are networking more and more, coming closer together. All the processes from the planning to shopping of components and the installation will be digitalized. What this means for productivity and effiency tells Katharina David, CEO of K2 Systems.