For investors – at a glance

SolarPower Europe has launched a new initiative to boost offtake for European-made solar products in high-growth markets around the world, in support of the rebuilding of the EU solar manufacturing base.

Founded in 2020 in Warsaw, Menlo Electric has maintained a strong international focus from the very start, with 75% of its business taking place outside of Poland. Menlo Electric CEO Bartosz Majewski shares how the Poland-based distributor navigates a turbulent global solar market, tackling falling prices, declining residential demand, and fierce competition while maintaining capacity for future growth.

Our next newsletter for investors will be published on March 12, 2025. It will cover rising prices for solar components. Is the project business now in danger? Subscribers can download our e-paper Solar Investors Guide without prior registration.

In the Netherlands, the fees introduced in August 2024 for feeding solar power into the grid are having a significant impact on system operators. A homeowner in the south of Holland has shown how this charge can be reduced.

SolarPower Europe has launched a new initiative to boost offtake for European-made solar products in high-growth markets around the world, in support of the rebuilding of the EU solar manufacturing base.

The ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) highlights some interesting trends. 48% of renewable professionals reported a pay rise in 2025 as oil and gas firms continue to invest in the sector. However, declining interest in relocation means professionals are seeking local opportunities.