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Professional cable routing is paramount for the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic systems. Improperly installed cables can result in performance losses, short circuits and in the worst case fire.

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.

Renewable energy producer R.Power has announced its first power purchase agreement for Romania. According to Eurostat figures, this signals the country’s move towards a solar future.

The Swiss investment firm has received approval for its green hydrogen project in Castellón, Spain. The 100 MW electrolyser will cut over 108,000 tonnes of CO₂ every year, supporting the decarbonisation of the region’s ceramics industry.

The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation (ELTIF 2.0) gives institutional and private investors improved access to solar projects. At the same time, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer returns that are no longer tied to public subsidies.

This edition of the Special, among other topics, highlights the opportunities that farmers have to utilise land for multiple purposes. You will also find information on technology, insurance and the switch to e-mobility in agriculture.

Photovoltaics have transitioned from a niche technology to a crucial energy source in Central and Eastern Europe. Against a varying political and economic backdrop, rising energy prices, geopolitical risks and decarbonisation are all serving to drive interest.

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.

Negligence and errors during installation, whether due to ignorance, time pressure or unsuitable materials, are among the most common causes of damage and performance loss in photovoltaic systems.

Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download the new e-paper for free.

Shortlisted for UK government funding, the Selms Muir Hydrogen hub in Scotland will combine green hydrogen production with solar power to support net zero goals in the United Kingdom.

Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.

With 58 MW of photovoltaic capacity, the automaker aims to decarbonise vehicle production in Poland. The project will combine open-space systems with the largest carport in Central Europe.

In the Netherlands, new feed-in fees introduced in August 2024 are significantly affecting solar system owners. One homeowner in southern Holland has demonstrated how to reduce the impact using solar-powered heating.

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.

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.

Our next investor newsletter comes out on 9 April 2025 with a focus on complex systems that combine solar fields, battery storage and wind turbines. For more, subscribe now.

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.

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 energy provider secured contracts as part of the latest Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan auction. Both agri-PV projects in the Naples region are being developed as tracker systems.

The testing that's involved in the certification of modules and components is becoming more demanding all the time. Many manufacturers are not always aware of the latest regulations. All the time, larger and heavier modules are making their way onto the market.

Flow batteries are considered one of the most economical options for long-duration energy storage. Guido Dalessi, CEO of the Dutch company Elestor, explains how the business uses innovative technologies for its flow batteries to benefit from the synergy of electricity and hydrogen.

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.

A wine grower and farmer built a solar-powered well to supply water for his remote cattle shed. With no grid connection, off-grid solar was the clear solution.