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SolarPower Europe and Greenpeace Ukraine and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing their commitment to fast-track solar installations across Ukraine, amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rising cell prices, falling export values, stable polysilicon – the solar market is sending mixed signals. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about what the latest figures reveal for the road ahead.

SolarPower Europe has published a report outlining the principles of sustainable management, offering guidance for companies in the solar value chain on how to develop and market clean products.

The PV industry's eastern expansion is taking effect. The latest company to expand eastward is the photovoltaic wholesaler SegenSolar, which focuses on Poland. Additional markets in Central and Eastern Europe, such as Lithuania, Romania and the Czech Republic will be served from there.

The European solar market showed cautious stability, with module prices holding steady and inverter prices still softening, according to the pv.index from trading platform sun.store. Beneath the calm, stock levels continue to tighten across the continent.

The finalists showcase the best and most innovative developments in energy system transformation, awarded across the five categories of Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility, Smart Integrated Energy and Outstanding Projects.

The smarter E Europe: Thousands of exhibitors will soon be gathering in Munich, but the standout innovations risk getting lost in the crowd. Our video teams are on the ground to showcase your best ideas, products and breakthroughs.

Podcast: With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – but that may soon change. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Continuing on their partnership, SolarPower Europe and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen EU-India cooperation.

The Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 from the International Renewable Energy Agency show a huge increase in renewable power capacity in 2024, reaching as high as 4.448 GW.

Electrification could save Spain €6.71 billion annually, with higher electricity demand from electric cars, heat pumps, and industrial processes.

The Polish photovoltaic market is undergoing rapid growth. In recent years, private installations have expanded significantly, while large-scale projects are also gathering momentum. We spoke with Grzegorz Rabsztyn, Head of the EIB Group Warsaw Office, about the latest developments.

At the campsite south of Valencia, guests enjoy solar-powered stays while feed-in tariffs boost income and lower costs – yet more proof that sustainability pays off.

The energy world of tomorrow and beyond is being created now – and it will be more sustainable, intelligent and connected than ever. Fresh ideas are needed across all sectors, along with bold companies that are willing to break new ground. To promoto this, The smarter E Europe offers an exclusive Start-up Area. More than 180 start-ups are expected among the more than 3,000 exhibitors.

The energy groups helping drive Greece’s energy transition through the joint venture Meton Energy S.A. are now at the final investment decision stage for two large-scale PV projects in Central Macedonia, Northern Greece.

The expansion of PV systems in Sweden slowed in 2024 compared to the previous year. At the same time, investment in battery storage increased significantly.

The Swiss energy provider is building a huge solar park near Madrid to cover the immense energy consumption of artificial intelligence. This will be specially adapted to supply data centres.

Now a major player, Spain ranks as Europe’s second most important photovoltaic market. Learn more in this week’s country focus.

The wind farm specialists reported a successful 2024 fiscal year, driven in large part by strong developments in Poland and Central Europe. Total revenue came to a record €342.6 million with EBITDA rising to €69 million.

The strategic partnership is aimed at promoting sustainability in European football, with a focus on expanding the use of solar energy.

Scaling photovoltaics and renewable energies: Bradley Mundt, CEO & founder of the green energy start-up PLAN-B NET ZERO, outlines the major contribution of ‘Buy & Build’

Cologne-based PV wholesaler SegenSolar marks its tenth anniversary in 2025. Caroline White, Managing Director of European Expansion, discusses the company’s move eastwards.

Poland’s electricity sector is in the midst of a profound shift, driven by accelerating investment in wind and solar power. Since 2020, the share of renewables has nearly doubled – from 15% to almost 30%. The challenge now lies in preparing the national grid for the next leap: integrating more than 90 gigawatts of clean energy by 2040.

This March marked the third month in a row that Europe broke a historic power generation record. According to Eurelectric, solar now accounts for over 10% of the continent’s electricity mix.

The country is making steady progress on solar expansion – but there's still ground to cover. While current demand for PV systems remains modest, speakers at this year’s Swissolar conference outlined how that could soon change.