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Podcast: Investing in solar is particularly attractive when module prices are low, as they are right now. But that could be about to change. Also on the move is the battery storage market. It is currently very attractive, especially for investments in large storage systems. But this window of opportunity may soon be closing. We spoke to Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about when this might happen, why, and who the key players are.

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.

Hungary’s renewable energy landscape is poised for a significant boost as Uniper embarks on the construction of two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects. These solar parks are set to inject a combined capacity of 151 megawatts peak into the Hungarian power grid.

The reform of the European Long Term Investment Fund (ELTIF 2.0) offers institutional and private investors significantly better investments in solar projects. And, secondly, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) provide return of investments independent of public subsidies.

Large storage systems become more and more popular in Europe. Important reasons for this are the increasing demand for grid stabilization services and the shifting of peak loads. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are ahead of the game. Download the new e-paper now – for free!

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.

Following approval delays, construction of the tracker system only began in late 2024. The project was nevertheless completed on time and will now be subject to scientific monitoring.

The two partners signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply over 50 GWh of solar energy annually from the new 96 MW Noordoostpolder solar park in Flevoland, starting in 2026.

The Polish solar farm developer and independent power producer has signed a long-term PPA with telecommunications operator Play.

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.

A wine grower and farmer has built a solar-powered well to pump water for his cattle herd. The cow shed is far away from the grid, so it has to operate self-sufficiently. There was only one obvious solution.

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.

Large storage systems are the recent trend in the market for big solar projects. But the planning and the installing is much more complicated than it is said. Now we learn from Michael Hierholzer how important a strong and reliable partner is. He is working for Rolls Royce and outspoken expert in this field.

The energy provider was successful in the recent Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan auction. Both projects are being realised in the region around Naples as tracker systems.

Enex trade fair showcased energy solutions like heat pumps, photovoltaics, energy management, storage systems, and e-mobility. Held on February 18-19 at Targi Kielce, it featured cutting-edge technologies spanning over 15,000 square meters and seven halls.

The Growth of Photovoltaic Systems in Poland surpassed the 20 Gigawatts line in October 2024 hitting the 21-Gigawatt mark in December.

According to the project developer Futura Group, the project in Sardinia is the largest solar plant combining agriculture and photovoltaics to date. Aiko has been chosen to supply the modules.

In the US, there are plenty of water reservoirs available to be utilised for PV. As a first step, researchers have calculated the technically possible potential.

Solar developer IB Vogt has signed an agreement to sell a 66 MW PV project to Hungarian MOL Group. The solar farm will begin commercial operation in Q1 2025. This marks the first project by IB Vogt in the Hungary.

The zinc-hydrogen storage system should be able to be produced at a tenth of the cost of lithium batteries and feed hydrogen into the energy cycle on demand, say Fraunhofer IZM researchers. Initial laboratory tests have been very successful.

Our next newsletter for investors will be published on February 12, 2025. It deals with the European Long Term Investment Fund (ELTIF). Its reform offers institutional and private investors significantly better investments in solar projects. Sign up for the newsletter to receive the latest B2B information on your desk!

The Austrian project developer and operator of green energy plants has built the first project in a whole series of hybrid generators of this type. In total, the company's offensive includes some 400 megawatts of solar power.

A new logistics location in Germany is set to supply Mercedes-Benz trucks worldwide with spare parts. The operation aims to run without fossil fuels and emissions - an ambitious goal that will require a great deal of solar energy as well as large-scale storage units.

Q ENERGY announced the debt financial close of its “Les Ilots Blandin” project for a total amount of EUR 50.4m, arranged by Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies, through its financing arm Unifergie, and Bpifrance.

A German farmer uses his abundant surplus from his photovoltaic array to heat water with a heating rod. He manages completely without electricity from the grid – even in winter. Read about how it works.