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New solar opportunities on former mining waste site in Germany

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The Energy Farm Witznitz, with an output of 650 megawatts, is a solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, and marks a milestone for the project business. Register to download our special edition for free. Subscribers to our investors’ newsletter will receive it directly at their desk.

Europe holds its position as the second top region for renewables.

Renewables boom highlights growing regional divide

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Renewable Energy Statistics 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), show that while global renewables capacity grew by over 15% in 2024, the gap in regional growth continues to widen.

Terraced but now with solar – an example of a future solar home on the Emerald Isle.

New-build homes in England must include solar from 2027

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The new regulation will apply to new residential buildings and includes mandatory solar installations and tougher requirements for energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

And they were all yellow – a robust design enables full-capacity operation at ambient temperatures up to 45°C.

pv Europe top products of the week – inverters, modules and more

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Sunny Island X from SMA supports on- and off-grid energy use. New modules from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal. Solis hybrid inverter targets commercial-scale solar applications and a solar fence from ClickCon pairs clean design with integrated wiring. These are our top products of the week.

Self-consumption to reduce energy costs is usually the main focus when farmers decide to install a photovoltaic system.
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Solar energy by farmers, for farmers

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In the special on Solar Energy for Farmers, you can read about the latest developments in the double use of farmland and farm self-sufficiency with energy from the sun.

The wind farm in Atalaya del Cañavate (Castilla-La Mancha) will be expanded with PV and battery storage.

MEAG invests €300 million in Spain’s largest hybrid energy plant

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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.

Yi Ding ist senior product manager for the new commercial storage system.

Yi Ding of Sigenergy – innovative DC storage for C&I

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PV on Tour: Sigenergy presents its commercial storage system, SigenStack. The modular solution incorporates AI and is paired with an external hybrid inverter delivering between 50 and 125 kilowatts, depending on configuration. As with the SigenStor residential system, SigenStack features a sophisticated safety concept.

Udo Geisel is Head of Procurement, Production and Logistics at Wagner Solar.

Udo Geisel from Wagner Solar: “We cover high wind loads”

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The solar energy solutions company introduced a new system for vertical module mounting at the Energy Decentral trade fair. Udo Geisel, Head of Procurement, Production and Logistics, outlines the advantages of their solution.

Seeing the future of solar more clearly, storms and all. A Windcube Scan lens on a RayGen site.

Resilient solar – weather intelligence for an era of extremes

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Windstorms, hail and sudden weather shifts are growing operational risks for solar parks. Rémy Parmentier, Head of Solar & Hybrid at Vaisala, outlines how developers and operators can manage these hazards.

Classic mid-late 20th Century British residential housing – now increasingly topped with solar panels.

UK households increasingly see cost benefits of solar

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Confidence in solar savings is growing across the UK, but a surge in poor installations and weak aftercare could threaten long-term progress, according to a new survey.

René Gelfert (right) discusses safety and the new functions of their commercial inverters.

Solis – new hybrid inverter delivers 125 kilowatts

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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.

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.

Members of the European Parliament voting in Strasbourg on 8 July 2025.

SolarPower Europe pushes for sector-specific cybersecurity rules

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The European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to strengthen EU energy security, with a focus on diversification and decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe says that’s not enough.

All in black – the generated solar energy from the facade also powers electric vehicles.

Sweden's largest solar façade up and running

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The solar façade cladding the Sixt car rental business in Staffanstorp combines energy generation with aesthetics, and has an installed capacity of 55.8 kWh.

Fenced in – the cable routing is integrated into the design.

Solar fence from ClickCon pairs clean design with integrated wiring

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German manufacturer Clickcon has launched a ground-mounted solar fence system using robust rear-mounted posts. Modules are fixed with concealed clamps, enabling a seamless solar surface without self-shading.

A full house – members of the European Parliament vote in Strasbourg on 19 June 2025.

EU needs a tenfold boost in battery storage by 2030

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Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission to propose an EU strategy on energy flexibility – an initiative backed by SolarPower Europe.

The La Plana hybrid pilot plant near Zaragoza, Spain.

Hybrid energy parks face headwinds in Europe

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The potential of combining solar, wind and storage at one site is clear. Regulation remains the main barrier, but some European countries are now showing how it’s done.

Many of the new installations take the form of solar canopies.

Greenyellow backs 73 MW of solar for self-consumption

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The portfolio comprises 92 solar systems for industrial and commercial use, with many installed as solar car park roofs in northern France.

Product Manager Sebastian Geier outlines the latest innovations from IBC Solar.

IBC Solar – unlocking surfaces for solar expansion

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PV Guided Tours: Industry and commerce are aiming to use every possible surface for solar power – from roofs to façades and car parks. IBC Solar is responding with streamlined, easy-to-adapt mounting systems. Product Manager Sebastian Geier presents the latest solutions.