Although the EU urges member states to accelerate renewable electricity expansion, Sweden continues to penalise self-consumed solar power through high taxation.

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With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. 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.

Construction has begun on a 48 MW solar park in England – the fourth major UK project for Goldbeck Solar since re-entering the market with Octopus Energy Generation in 2022.

Following the widespread power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, SolarPower Europe and other industry associations are urging authorities to enable photovoltaics to support voltage regulation and enhance grid stability.

From 23-26 September 2025 in the southern province of Almería, the focus will be on concentrating solar-thermal power technologies (CSP) in which solar energy is maximised by mirrors, reflectors or parabolic troughs.

Liquidity constraints, delayed projects and shaken investor sentiment are weighing heavily on the solar and storage sectors this summer. European Solar CEO Gerard Scheper shares how companies can best deal with these difficult market conditions.

A 2.2 MW solar park in northern Serbia is being financed through an innovative digital token model by SunCarlito Beta, with tokens available until 9 July.

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.

The co-location project Gecama combines wind power, photovoltaics and large-scale battery storage, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh.

European Energy is set to begin developing a second hybrid facility after the successful completion of Sweden’s first large-scale hybrid wind-solar park in Skåramåla.

PV Guided Tours: From the roof and façade to the carport – if you want to harness every part of your building for solar energy, GoodWe has a solution. Barbara Terreni, Senior Technical Solution Manager Europe at the PV Building Materials Division, explains how to turn your building into a solar power plant.

PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.

Mounting technology sales are off to an uneven start this year, with rooftop demand down and ground-mounted systems gaining. SL Rack CEO Ludwig Schletter explains how suppliers are adapting and finding new opportunities.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.