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

Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.

With Europe’s electricity system under mounting strain, the continent’s power industry is calling on the European Commission to take bold, coordinated action in its upcoming Grids Package.

The new facility in Finland underscores DHL's global climate strategy, aiming for climate-neutral buildings by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, with solar energy playing a pivotal role.

In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.

PV Guided Tours: Lumenhaus aims to transform the solar market with its direct-to-customer approach and the SunSaver system – an all-in-one solution integrating PV, EV charging, heat pumps and AI-based energy management to optimise and simplify energy use in private households.

Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

A new global progress report highlights persistent bottlenecks in investment, grid infrastructure and supply chains, urging governments to set bolder renewable targets ahead of COP30.

The liquid-cooled Storion TB125 is engineered for quick deployment and high safety, offering commercial and industrial users a competitive payback period. 

From lightning protection to green roof readiness, mounting system providers are refining their portfolios for more complex use cases. These developments show how installation requirements and environmental factors are reshaping rooftop PV deployment.

Backed by EVE Energy, the Basque manufacturer is scaling up to meet Europe’s growing need for battery storage, planning a 600 MWh production line to come online by 2026.

Podcast (German): Valuable agricultural land can serve two purposes: as pasture or arable land and for generating clean solar power. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV business unit at BayWa r.e., explains the advantages these systems offer farmers – and where the pitfalls lie.

As Greece’s PV market expands into large-scale projects, Helapco President Panagiotis Mourtopallas explains why clear rules for self-consumption are needed.

The agreement with Heartland A/S will see the Danish renewable‑energy company take over operation of the Gedmose solar park from 2026, strengthening its role in renewable operations and asset management.

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.

The Spanish solar industry is discussing the future of self‑consumption at the Genera Forum in Madrid. The focus is on new legislation and storage incentives, with manufacturers presenting their technologies for the next phase of growth.

C&I buildings offer prime solar space on roofs and facades. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how compact, clever mounting systems unlock their potential.

Energy transition investment reached an all‑time high of USD 2.4 trillion in 2024, with about one third directed to renewable energy technologies – led by photovoltaics, according to IRENA.

The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid.

French company Exide Technologies has introduced the Solition Mega Five, a new battery storage system offering five megawatt-hours of capacity housed in a 20-foot container.

The new position paper recommends leveraging solar, storage and electrification to reinforce Europe’s energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

The International Electrification and Decarbonisation Week will bring together Genera and Matelec trade fairs at Ifema Madrid from 18 to 20 November 2025, hosting over 700 companies and 50,000 professionals.

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.

Funding from public and private partners will enable the manufacturer to build a major module plant in Sarreguemines‑Hambach, due for completion in 2030 and set to become one of Europe’s largest.