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New opportunities for a former tailings dump in Germany

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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.

AI remains a hot topic – sure to feature at the event on 18 and 19 February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tower

Solar Quality Summit returns to Barcelona in 2026

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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.

Waiting patiently for the promised upgrade – a grid converter station in southern Germany

Eurelectric warns transition at risk without grid upgrades

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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.

Almost fully covered – solar modules on the roof of DHL’s facility in Pirkkala, Finland

DHL turns to solar for new logistics centre in Finland

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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.

Sunlight, systems and strategy — Professor Malka on Albania’s PV promise

Lorenc Malka: “Albania is advancing electricity market liberalisation”

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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.

Martin Bayer from Lumenhaus explains the power of AI in solar storage control.

Lumenhaus – home storage with AI energy management

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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.

Lined up for business – a future solar park combined with storage in Sandon Brook/UK

Battery storage – co‑located and multi-use projects gaining ground

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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.

Annual growth in renewable electricity generation needs to more than double to meet climate targets

Record levels for renewables as deployment falls behind

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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.

Each TB125 module from AlphaESS delivers 125 kilowatts of power and provides 261 kilowatt-hours of energy capacity

AlphaESS leaps ahead in C&I storage with safety-first TB125

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

The new green roof setup from Wagner Solar supports flexible module angles for tailored installs.

Green roofs – PV mounting evolves to meet new demands

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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.

Cegasa Energía is targeting 600 MWh annual output by 2026

Cegasa Energía to boost battery output with 600 MWh line

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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.

The new podcast deals with the complexity of projects in agri-PV.

Solar Investors Guide #8: Agri-PV for farmers and investors

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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.

Panagiotis Mourtopallas, president of Helapco, offers perspective on the evolution of the Greek PV sector.

Helapco: “We’re boosting the self-consumption sector”

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

The Gedmose solar park near Holstebro

European Energy grows in Denmark with 207 MW solar park

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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.

For Prof. Ilija Nasov, establishing trust through robust standards is fundamental to the energy transition

Solar Macedonia president: “Quality standards are key to growth”

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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.

Deep in thought about the next big leap for self‑consumption

Genera – industry optimism grows for storage and self‑use

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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.

CTO Christian Ganahl shares the latest developments from Aerocompact

Aerocompact – effortless installs on roofs and facades

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

Global investment in photovoltaics rose sharply in 2024

2024 global PV investment hits record USD 554 billion

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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.

Solar power generation across 38 hectares, combined with 107 MWh of energy storage for maximum flexibility.

New hybrid PV plant from Solaris strengthens Bulgaria’s grid

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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.