Public auctions and corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW of solar capacity in the EU between the 2022 energy crisis and 2025. Now, the Brussels-based trade body is urging stronger use of these tools to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.
Hithium’s modular Power Flexsso, offered in 3.125 MWh and 6.25 MWh (four-hour) configurations, weighs under 26 tons per unit, allowing standard road transport and simplifying deployment across regions with logistical constraints.
Metlen and Tsakos Group will jointly invest in one of Greece’s largest hybrid plants, combining large-scale solar generation with 375 MWh of battery storage, scheduled for completion in early 2028.
CCE Holding has revamped one of its earliest photovoltaic assets in Francavilla, Apulia. Rene Hörwertner, Director Asset Operation, shares key lessons from the 990 kW IGEP plant.
Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.
The Danish renewable developer has thrown the switch on the 108 MW Lancaster solar park in Victoria, as European developers deepen their presence in Australia’s utility-scale solar market.
The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.
Solar tracker providers, including agri-PV specialists, gathered at KEY in Rimini to present flexible systems and digital optimisation tools as trackers become the default option for ground-mounted PV in Italy.
With a 3 GW pipeline of solar and battery projects, Metlen is strengthening its position in Italy through new storage projects, tolling agreements and partnerships with industrial energy consumers.
The latest mounting tech speeds up solar installs, replacing tile cutting with smarter roof panels, faster clamps and installer-friendly systems built for watertight, low-mess rooftop work.
The latest publications from the association focus on safeguarding long-term performance in hybrid solar and storage projects and strengthening quality control in EPC and commissioning processes for commercial operation.
Energy trader Second Foundation is connecting its more than 500 MWh battery portfolio to Twaice’s cloud-based analytics platform to strengthen monitoring, optimise performance and support data-driven operation across its growing storage fleet.
Gramme Storage 1 is designed to support grid stability and will form part of Belgium’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism.
Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.
Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.
German mounting specialist Schletter Group is supplying structures for a 96 MW ground-mounted solar park near Udine, one of the larger photovoltaic projects currently under development in northern Italy.
The renewable energy provider has confirmed construction of four new solar parks in northern and central England, marking its first major venture into solar and expanding its energy mix.
The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.
The KEY expo in Rimini highlights new investment opportunities and strategies to reduce energy costs, bringing together financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders from Italy and abroad. Subscribe to our investor newsletter on 11 March 2026.
Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.
CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.
This special edition explores how farmers can use land more efficiently by combining agriculture with solar energy. It also covers technology, insurance and the shift to e-mobility in farming.
As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.
PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. With high‑temperature LFP cells, traditional applications such as peak load capping and solar self‑consumption are now more cost‑effective. A 15‑year performance guarantee, covering two full cycles per day, ensures long‑term investment security.
Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.
