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Solar, storage and scenery in perfect formation – a template for the next wave of Greek energy projects

Greece – Joint venture for 251.9 MW PV, 375 MWh storage plant

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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.

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Crops meet kilowatts – explore our agri-PV special edition

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Free to download: This special issue highlights the dual use of land as a key aspect of the solar energy transition in agriculture. Alongside the latest technological developments, it also covers the emerging business models for solar installations on farmland.

Ampace develops smart solutions for intelligent and secure batteries.

Ampace – advancing lithium-ion battery technology

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CEO Talk: In a world driven by electric energy, Ampace is one of the forerunners of technology. From cutting-edge batteries to intelligent energy solutions, the company is fuelling the future for all kinds of applications – one charge at a time.

From panels to power blocks – two new reports bring order to hybrid project complexity

SolarPower Europe releases guidance on hybrid PV and EPC quality

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The latest publications from the association focus on safeguarding long-term performance in hybrid solar and storage projects and strengthening quality control in EPC and commissioning processes for commercial operation.

The Ferrera Erbognone agri-PV farm in Lombardy

MET to supply solar power for 600 Italian industrial firms

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Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

Project manager Dr Laura Stevens with Leonhard Böck, presenting one of the record-setting III-V germanium PV modules

Fraunhofer ISE pushes tandem efficiency beyond 34 percent

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New III–V modules from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems push efficiencies well beyond conventional silicon, highlighting potential routes for high-performance applications where space is limited.

When the sun pays the heating bill instead of the utility

My PV strengthens Benelux partnerships with local support

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With a new branch and a local Technical Sales Manager alongside wholesale operations, My PV is sharpening its focus on Benelux installers as demand for solar-powered heating systems continues to rise.

Rimini Expo Centre hosts KEY 2026 from 4 to 6 March

KEY 2026 – advancing new investment models

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The Rimini expo will showcase investment structures and strategies for reducing energy bills, with financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders in attendance from Italy and abroad.

The future of energy, now with extra corners and reinforced hinges

Italy – Trina Storage and Aer Soléir secure 1,000 MWh project in Turin

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Awarded under Italy’s Capacity Market auction for 2027, the 250 MW / 1,000 MWh system in Rondissone will feature Trina’s latest Elementa 2 Pro batteries and a 20-year LTSA.

Powerphast tool from Fimer targets PV and storage sizing

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The inverter manufacturer has released a simulation tool for designing photovoltaic arrays and storage systems, accessible through the Aurora Vision platform.

FPAs (Flexibiliy Purchase Agreements) are taking vertical integration literally, tripling within a single year

23 GWh of battery storage secured via FPAs in 2025

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Market volatility and price cannibalisation are accelerating flexibility purchase agreements, while long-term PPAs are losing ground, according to Pexapark.

Green shoots meet green power under Czech solar canopies

Prague to back agri-PV with new funding support

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The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.

EU-aligned shake-up in Romania’s energy market, explained by lawyer Daniel Vlăsceanu and co-author Ana Ivanescu

Romania sets regulatory framework for guarantees of origin

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Legislative and institutional reforms are underway to establish an EU-aligned guarantees of origin framework, designed to enable cross-border trading and support renewable energy investment by 2027.

High-voltage premium brand prices rose in January 2026, while prices for other segments declined.

January Battery Index highlights split trends in storage pricing

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Pricing trends in the new year reveal a split between premium, performance, and low-voltage residential systems, while commercial pricing stays largely unchanged compared to December, as per sun.store data.

Another kind of alpine cross, designed to shed snow and manage shading

Alpine solar array powers ski resorts in cross formation

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Mounted vertically as four wings around a central column, the modules avoid snow accumulation, maintain high yields, and are now entering commercial deployment.

From waterway to energy exchange – Schoonschip trades on the day-ahead market

NL – Schoonschip floats new approach to virtual power plants

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The floating neighbourhood of Schoonschip shows how households can pool solar, batteries and heat pumps, transforming a community into a flexible, market-ready virtual power plant in Amsterdam’s waterways.

Industry rooftops join the solar fiesta, adding 679 MW in 2025

Spain – solar self-consumption climbs to 9.3 GW

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Solar self-consumption in Spain continued to grow in 2025, with 1,139 MW of new capacity installed. However, the national association UNEF warns that further measures are needed to achieve national expansion targets.

Vienna's Austria Center is one of Europe's leading conference destinations

Strong demand for Solar Solutions Vienna – free tickets available

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The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

The field produces, the box buffers rising prices

Modules and batteries set for mild price uptick in 2026

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Industry forecasts point to slight price rises for PV modules and batteries next year, driven in part by regulatory adjustments in China amid persistent global supply pressures.