All latest news European Energy Denmark – 88 MW Stouby site converts to hybrid model 04/28/2026 - European Energy has secured approval for a 28 MW battery with 112 MWh capacity, with Twig appointed to manage balancing responsibilities across both solar and storage. Econergy Romania – Econergy closes €40.5m Oradea deal 04/28/2026 - The 87 MW Oradea project has been operational since August 2025, with UniCredit Bank supporting debt refinancing and the addition of battery storage. Euronergy/private Solar Investors Guide – Martin Green on glass-free modules 04/28/2026 - Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install. BASF-SE/Hans-Juergen Doelger Investor newsletter: Cutting O&M costs in solar parks 04/28/2026 - Solar parks may be low-maintenance assets, but optimisation still matters. Reducing component variety and extending lifetimes remain key levers. Find out more in our investor newsletter on 13 May 2026 – sign up now. Lidia Volovaci Corporate fleets lead EV uptake as costs near half 04/28/2026 - A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030. Varta Storage Hybridwall all-in-one combines inverter and battery 04/28/2026 - Varta brings together inverter, high-voltage battery and energy management in its Hybridwall unit, in a compact, integrated format for residential and small commercial use. Pexapark 23 GWh of battery storage contracted via FPAs in 2025 04/28/2026 - Market volatility and price cannibalisation are boosting demand for flexibility purchase agreements, with long-term PPAs losing ground, says energy analyst Pexapark. Move On Energy Solar Investors Guide #1 – ELTIF 2.0 and PPAs open doors for investment 04/27/2026 - The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies. Solar Promotion Hybrid PV and finance models take centre stage at Intersolar Europe 04/27/2026 - Hybrid power plants combining PV with wind and battery storage are gaining ground across Europe and will feature prominently at the industry gathering in Munich from 23 to 25 June. Alight Alight enters Denmark with first solar-storage hybrid 04/27/2026 - The project in Zealand, developed by GreenGo Energy, combines 79 MW of solar capacity with 55 MW of storage, marking Alight’s first co-located PV and battery deployment in the country Exergy3 Scotland – £10m boost for Exergy3 heat storage tech 04/27/2026 - Funding will accelerate commercial rollout of modular units that convert surplus electricity into industrial heat, with first deployments showing potential to relieve balancing pressures and lower emissions. Vorsatz Media K2 Systems – new ideas for solar mounting 04/27/2026 - CEO Talk: The market for mounting systems is tough. Competition is fierce and price pressure is high. Manufacturers including K2 Systems are responding with smart innovations. But who – or what – is KAI? And what's behind the motto ‘From Base to Peak’? Let’s find out! SMA Altenso Finland – SMA Altenso advances 220 MWh BESS 04/27/2026 - Located in Lapinlahti, the 95 MW system will support grid operations and help manage variability as renewable generation grows across Finland. Atmoce Atmoce’s module-level inverter delivers up to 1.2 kW 04/27/2026 - The new addition to the MI series enables two solar modules to be paired with a single inverter, delivering up to 1,200 W in total. Tobias Langner Branding & Design Solar Investors Guide #6 – Minimising risks 04/26/2026 - Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected. European Union EU Commission sets out AccelerateEU energy plan 04/26/2026 - A new EU action plan targets fossil fuel costs and faster clean energy rollout, as industry calls for rapid expansion of battery storage to strengthen system resilience and competitiveness. Metlen Greece – battery storage market shifts as small investors exit 04/26/2026 - The domestic battery storage sector is entering a new phase, with deal activity emerging around merchant projects expected to be prioritised under the Ministry of Environment and Energy support scheme. Ukrenergo/Mildred Klaus 40 years after Chernobyl – your support still matters 04/25/2026 - Four decades on, Chernobyl looms large in Ukraine’s energy reality, as exposed nuclear plants and grid risks drive solar and battery deployment to keep critical infrastructure running. Expansion depends on continued support. Tiranel/Anvo Croatia – grid batteries can ease renewable bottlenecks 04/25/2026 - Strategically placed battery storage would unlock gigawatt hours of additional renewable feed-in and shore up Croatia's volatile midday power prices, a new study finds. OTM Eko Energi Sweden’s Solar Energy Award spotlights scale and innovation 04/25/2026 - H&M’s solar park investments, Ecokraft’s prefabricated industrial rooftop systems, and Region Kalmar’s car park canopy at Oskarshamn Hospital have won Svensk Solenergi’s 2026 award. Wien Energie/Faschang/BayWa r.e./privat Solar Investors Guide #8 – Agri-PV for farmers and investors 04/24/2026 - 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. Vorsatz Media GoodWe – solar solutions for all areas 04/24/2026 - PV Guided Tours: From the roof and façade to the carport – if you want to harness every part of your building for solar energy, GoodWe has a solution. Barbara Terreni, Senior Technical Solution Manager Europe at the PV Building Materials Division, explains how to turn your building into a solar power plant. Otovo Croatia’s renewables body backs prosumer tariff model 04/24/2026 - The proposal targets small-scale solar operators, aiming to steer feed-in through price signals and accommodate more distributed generation without increasing pressure on networks. SolarEdge Christian Carraro of SolarEdge: “Integrated smart energy solutions are key” 04/24/2026 - The manager at the solar and storage technology company argues that the era of stand-alone PV systems is over, as storage and energy management now drive installations. And he has solid reasons to be optimistic for 2026. Fraunhofer ISE/ Photo Marco Ernst Germany – colour films mark a step change in PV aesthetics 04/24/2026 - The Fraunhofer ISE team in Freiburg has developed a technique using structured coatings and cutouts to create detailed, durable patterns on modules, opening new scope for architecture and design in PV. Show more