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Energy Ministers at the Luxembourg Energy Council have reached a broad agreement on the REPowerEU Roadmap, charting a course to fully phase out Russian gas imports by 2028 – a move welcomed by SolarPower Europe.
Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.
The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act to secure and sustainably expand Europe’s solar industry.
ENTSO-E’s factual report concludes that the Iberian blackout on 28 April 2025 was due to insufficient voltage control rather than an overreliance on renewable energy. A detailed analysis is expected in early 2026.
The fourth edition of the conference will take place on 3 December 2025 in Brussels, organised by Intersolar Europe and SolarPower Europe.
A projected decline of 5% in 2025 is driven by slowing market growth of 1.5% this year and reduced activity in the residential rooftop segment.
SolarPower Europe’s annual award celebrates leaders in sustainable solar innovation. The application deadline has been extended to 10 October this year.
Solar installations that boost supply chain resilience can compete with Chinese imports if backed by the right policies, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe and Fraunhofer ISE.
SolarPower Europe is urging stronger EU regulation of remote access to solar installations to counter growing cyber threats, with Lithuania’s new approach seen as a potential blueprint.
Industry players will meet in Amsterdam on 4–5 November for the 2025 edition of the conference, with a focus on competitive renewable solutions.
Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.
SolarPower Europe, in collaboration with the Global Solar Council, has released new analysis pointing to strong opportunities for solar investment in Latin America.
Stronger cybersecurity alone will not secure Europe’s solar industry. A new industrial policy is needed, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.
SolarPower Europe’s latest report reveals weaknesses in solar components, prompting calls for stricter regulation and practical industry support.
Brussels is tightening cybersecurity rules for critical infrastructure, prompting SolarPower Europe to warn of hacking risks, in particular in smaller solar systems with limited protection and oversight.
The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing their commitment to fast-track solar installations across Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Solar Diversity Champion Awards return in 2025, recognising organisations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in Europe’s solar sector. Applications close on 1 September.
The EU is set to install less new solar capacity in 2025 than it did last year. According to SolarPower Europe, this will mark the first annual decline in a decade.
The European Solar Energy Association has put forward proposals to speed up the expansion of agrivoltaics across Europe. The recommendations were outlined at the Agrivoltaics World Conference in Freiburg.
Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission to propose an EU strategy on energy flexibility – an initiative backed by SolarPower Europe.
A SolarPower Europe report finds that just half of nine simplified approval measures for renewables have been implemented by 20 EU countries, highlighting gaps in national legislation.
SolarPower Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s draft for the next 7-year EU budget, but says key elements still need improvement.
SolarPower Europe has officially launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform, a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.
The European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to strengthen EU energy security, with a focus on diversification and decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe says that’s not enough.
SolarPower Europe has welcomed the EU energy ministers’ renewed commitment to renewables, but criticised the lack of tangible proposals to support domestic production and advance other key measures.
