All latest news Skyworth PV Skyworth PV secures two 10 MW projects in Italy and France 03/20/2026 - The 10 MW PV plant project located in Ocre, Abruzzo, has been officially signed, marking its entry into the construction phase. Previously, Skyworth signed a 10 MW solar project in Bordeaux. Solar Macedonia Solar Macedonia president: “Quality standards are key to growth” 03/20/2026 - Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition. LONGi LONGi enters Tier 1 ranking as solar-storage integration takes hold 03/20/2026 - Entry into BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 storage ranking signals growing C&I demand and stricter bankability criteria, including deployment in projects of at least 10 MW or 10 MWh over the past two years. Velka Botička Croatia – €20 million plan backs solar, heat pumps and storage 03/20/2026 - Croatia’s government announced new funding programmes for solar, heat pumps and battery storage as researchers unveiled a comprehensive study on battery storage locations at the SolarFlex conference in Zagreb. Econergy Joshua Murphy: “Germany offers battery revenues, but CEE is building the pipeline” 03/20/2026 - In this interview, Econergy International outlines its storage strategy and discusses the technical, financial and regulatory conditions shaping large-scale deployment across Europe. Intilion PV Europe’s products of the week – sodium-ion storage and other highlights 03/20/2026 - Intilion launches modular large-scale storage for industry. Trinasolar introduces G3 modules for rooftop and ground-mounted. Huawei FusionSolar’s Emma becomes Smart Assistant, and Salzstrom debuts sodium-ion storage for industry. These are this week’s standout products. Txomcs UK – Study finds EV adoption spreading across income groups 03/20/2026 - Electric vehicle adoption in England is spreading beyond wealthy early adopters. New data suggests uptake is broadening across most socio-economic groups, raising fresh questions about charging infrastructure and electricity demand. Solar Ireland Ronan Power: “The outlook for Irish solar is very positive” 03/19/2026 - Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power discusses the drivers behind Ireland’s rapid residential and utility-scale PV growth, highlighting strong market momentum, policy support and the next steps for sector integration. Biohaus Foundation €150,000 appeal to bring solar power to more Ukrainian hospitals 03/19/2026 - Biohaus Foundation: After just over a week on the road, solar equipment has arrived at a hospital in Kamianets-Podilskyi. Funding is now needed to equip at least a dozen more hospitals this year. Alphatracker Italy - Talesun and Alphatracker partner on 1 GW agri projects 03/19/2026 - The agreement pairs Talesun’s global agrivoltaic project pipeline based on Alphatracker’s purpose-built trackers and structures, with installations customised to local crops and a total investment topping €700 million. HelleniQ Energy Romania – HelleniQ Energy powers up first solar projects 03/19/2026 - The start-up of two solar parks in southern Romania gives the Greek energy group its first operational renewables base in the country, with a further 153 MW due in 2026. SolarPower Europe SolarPower Europe calls for stronger auctions and PPAs to drive electrification 03/19/2026 - 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. Allye Allye’s MAX500 brings DC fast charging to off-grid construction 03/19/2026 - The deployment of next-generation battery systems highlights how construction sites are adapting to grid bottlenecks and emissions targets. Sustainable Solutions Advertisement Vienna – the meeting place for the renewable energy community 03/19/2026 - Interview with Anoushka Bakx Salzstrom Salzstrom brings sodium-ion industrial storage line to Europe 03/19/2026 - Vienna-based Salzstrom is bringing its Salt Industry Line sodium-ion storage system to the European industrial market, using battery cells that contain neither lithium nor cobalt. Pexels/Life Of Pix Carbon pricing – Potsdam Climate Institute rebuts persistent myths 03/19/2026 - As emissions trading expands in Europe and beyond, researchers at PIK examine why carbon pricing remains contested among policymakers and weigh familiar objections against the empirical record. Metlen Greece – Joint venture for 251.9 MW PV, 375 MWh storage plant 03/18/2026 - 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. Hithium KEY - Hithium rolls out modular Power Flexsso easing BESS transport constraints 03/18/2026 - 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. Renault Group/VAN DER VAART, Jeffrey Utrecht leads in V2G car-sharing with solar integration 03/18/2026 - The Utrecht Energized initiative unites Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the city administration to deploy a fleet of fifty Renault 5 E‑Tech cars with bidirectional charging. Pexels / Phantomant UK – NFCC issues updated guidance for grid-scale battery storage 03/18/2026 - The UK’s National Fire Chiefs Council has updated its guidance for grid-scale battery storage, introducing a more detailed risk-based framework that covers site design, emergency response and system operation. UNEF Spain – collective self-consumption set for regulatory reset 03/18/2026 - The Spanish solar association Unef will dedicate its sixth self-consumption summit in mid-April in Madrid to a pending regulatory reform aimed at expanding shared solar, integrating distributed storage and simplifying access for installations and energy communities. Velka Botička Berry performance under agri-PV – the impact of shading 03/18/2026 - Raspberries and strawberries show distinct responses to agri-PV shading, underscoring the importance of customised system designs for optimal yields. Huawei Huawei FusionSolar rebrands EMMA as Smart Assistant 03/18/2026 - The Energy Management Assistant, or EMMA, within Huawei’s FusionSolar platform is being renamed Smart Assistant SA4h-A02, while system architecture and compatibility with existing installations remain unchanged. Lidia Volovaci Corporate fleets drive EV demand as operating costs drop up to 50 percent 03/18/2026 - A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030. O&L Nexentury Solar Investors Guide #4 – Mounting on tricky terrain 03/17/2026 - 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. Show more