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Our guest author Thomas Hartauer is founder and CEO of CAV Partners

How Italy is advancing the solar energy transition

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Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.

Frank Jessel is CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Trade

BayWa r.e. CEO Frank Jessel – confidence in challenging times

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Wholesalers face a tough market: demand is weak, prices are at historic lows and political developments add further volatility. In this interview, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade CEO Frank Jessel explains his continued optimism.

Fenecon CEO Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) and Elinta CEO Vytautas Jokužis sign the marketing partnership for storage systems in Lithuania and the Baltic States.

Fenecon enters Baltic market via Lithuanian partnership

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The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling, Head of PPA Europe South-West at BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e.: “Co-located storage is a more complex challenge”

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Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

PMT’s titanium system specialises in balancing out irregular ground

Solar parks – tough terrain no longer a deal-breaker

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Slopes and scrappy plots are no longer off-limits for PV. A new generation of mounting systems is making it easier to install in once seemingly impossible locations. Read our innovation report for insights into the new technologies.

Marija Hanzec (left), spokesperson, and Filip Kušević, legal advisor, represent the Zagreb-based Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE)

RES Croatia: “Lengthy approval processes are an obstacle”

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With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

The Solar Investors Guide is published at regular intervals.

Solar Investors Guide – ELTIF 2.0 and PPAs open doors for investment

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The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide: Solarised parking and charging

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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.

A bulgarian solar park with co-located battery storage

PPA price gap stifles renewable project deals

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A sharp misalignment in PPA pricing expectations is significantly constraining deal activity and slowing renewables growth across Europe, Pexapark reports. Co-located battery projects may offer a solution.

Volkswagen’s factory in Poznan was recently solarised

Next investor newsletter: Polish markets opening up

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The Polish market remains challenging, yet solar and storage remain resilient, with strong growth for e-mobility, C&I, and grid-connected parks. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 19 November 2025 – sign up now.

Stephan Schindele (right) and Karsten Schäfer discuss the emerging opportunities for PV in Europe.

Solar Investor’s Guide #11: Agri-PV reimagines farmland for the future

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Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.

Storage containers and backup systems huddle under the watchful gaze of Almere’s grid-free logistics giant

NL – microgrid helps logistics hub bypass grid constraints

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A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.

Efstathios Sideris, President of FIC and Country Manager Greece of Econergy

President FIC Greece: “Community engagement is crucial”

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Efstathios Sideris, President of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), shares his insights on financing conditions for solar in Greece and the role of local involvement.

Every available rooftop at the Rainbowland kindergarten in southwest Germany is dedicated to solar energy

Streamlined mounting systems target flat C&I rooftops

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Equipping large commercial roofs with solar is no simple feat, especially when budgets are tight. The innovations featured here offer faster installation and reduced costs. Discover the latest products in the PV market.

Our guest author Ali Inal draws an interesting comparison

Lessons from chess – strategic thinking for solar leaders

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As renewable energy grows, especially in solar, leaders need the vision to see the whole board, explains Ali Inal, Managing Director at Senkron Digital.

Your platform for information on Ukraine’s solar and energy market.

New channel: Standing with Ukraine

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The war in Ukraine goes beyond territorial aggression; it is an effort by fossil and nuclear sectors to resist the global energy transition. In response, we are harnessing the power of the sun and launching an information channel dedicated to the Ukrainian market.

Leon Zhang, President for Europe, talks about Longi's strategy in challenging markets.

Longi – a road map to ongoing innovation

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CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.

The new solar park features advanced single-axis tracking

SOLARsk delivers solar park with Ukrainian-made tracker

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The first solar power plant equipped with a domestically developed single-axis tracker has been completed, marking a significant step forward for local clean energy innovation.

The facilities allow farming activities to continue alongside solar generation

Italy approves VSB plans for new agri‑PV projects

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The approvals clear the way for renewable energy developer VSB to roll out two agri‑PV installations in central Italy, designed for both energy production and farming.

Electricity should remain available from the grid even when the sun isn’t shining.It‘s ni 

Edisun Power to energise Spanish data centres with new solar plant

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The Swiss energy provider is constructing a large solar park near Madrid to meet the massive energy needs of artificial intelligence, with a design tailored to power data centres.

Container of recycled lithium-ion batteries, awaiting deployment at a Bornholm power plant

Storage brings second life to Bornholm power plants

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On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.

The new HSAT HORIZON tracker system from Ukraine

Ukrainian innovation shapes the future of solar trackers

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The homegrown manufacturer SOLARsk is rolling out its HSAT HORIZON tracker, delivering European-standard quality and robust local backing.

Diego De Lucia has over 8 years’ expertise in battery energy storage systems

Navigating hurdles in large-scale battery project finance

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Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

Harvesting electrons and rice, row by row – these solar modules allow for ongoing risotto rice farming

MET Group flips switch on 10 MW agri-PV farm in Italy

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The new facility combines solar power generation with traditional risotto rice cultivation in northern Italy, prioritising responsible water management and the creation of an additional ecological compensation area.

Bending the rules of installation – lightweight modules make it possible to install solar systems on roofs and facades with limited load-bearing capacity.

Lightweight modules unlock low-load roofs and facades

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Osnatech has expanded its partner network with the addition of module manufacturer Euronergy alongside Sunman, boosting its portfolio to meet rising demand and increasingly complex project requirements.