All latest news © Jinko Solar IEA – solar PV draws more investment than any other energy tech 07/09/2025 - IEA forecasts a record $3.3 trillion in global energy investment for 2025, with clean technologies drawing twice as much capital as fossil fuels despite ongoing geopolitical and economic headwinds. © Sonnen UNEF warns of slowdown in Spain’s storage market 07/09/2025 - Spain’s storage market lost momentum in 2024, with new capacity additions falling sharply despite strong uptake alongside solar. A recent legal reform aims to revive battery deployment and speed up the energy transition. © K2 Matjaž Grošelj of K2 Eastern Europe: “Markets are stabilising” 07/09/2025 - Last week Matjaž Grošelj outlined the challenges of managing 19 Eastern and Southeastern European markets. This week he shares how the landscape is shifting across a 2,500-kilometre sales region, from the Baltics all the way to Greece. © Wattlab Hybrid breakthrough for inland shipping as Wattlab and HGK launch solar vessel 07/09/2025 - With 192 solar panels supplying energy to onboard and propulsion systems, the Blue Marlin becomes the world’s first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing using solar power. © Niels H. Petersen Solis hybrid inverter targets commercial-scale solar applications 07/09/2025 - Chinese manufacturer Ginlong Technologies has rolled out a 125 kW hybrid inverter under its Solis brand, aimed at high-demand commercial PV and storage projects. © Fastighetsägarna/Svensk Solenergi Jann Lipka Local electricity production “crucial in times of crisis” 07/09/2025 - Sweden cannot build a robust and resilient energy system without unlocking the potential of local solar generation and energy communities, argue Anders Holmestig of property federation Fastighetsägarnas and Anna Werner of Svensk Solenergi. © RWE RWE activates first UK solar farm with co-located storage 07/08/2025 - The German energy company has connected its first UK solar project at Langford in Devon – a 35 MW plant with co-located storage and more sites to come. © Kay Dittner/Unsplash C&I solar rooftops – design software saves time and more 07/08/2025 - Any large-scale PV rooftop system encompasses countless planning considerations – all of them important. In this webinar with pv Europe, our expert demonstrates how the Roof Mount design software can help avoid costly headaches down the road. © IB Vogt Spain: IB Vogt divests 110 MW solar asset to NextPower fund 07/08/2025 - The project, backed by a long-term PPA, sits within a wider solar cluster and is expected to be hybridised with co-located storage to support grid stability. © K2 Systems - InsertionRail 2.0 Advertisement K2 Systems launches two new pitched roof solutions 07/08/2025 - Unveiled to industry professionals at the Intersolar trade fair, the SingleHook 3S Light and the InsertionRail 2.0 are now officially available. With their market launch, K2 Systems is expanding its portfolio with a particularly installation-friendly solution for tiled roofs. At the same time, the new generation of insertion rails stands out for its modularity. © Fraunhofer ISE/Dirk Mahler Back-contact solar – refined tech with untapped potential 07/08/2025 - BC technology may represent the cutting edge of solar, but considerable potential remains to enhance performance even further, particularly as the race for higher efficiency continues. © Heiko Schwarzburger Katharina David from K2 Systems: “We get smarter support through AI” 07/08/2025 - Suppliers of assembly and mounting technology are under no small amount of pressure. How can businesses respond? As with so much else, artificial intelligence is here to help. © Solar Macedonia pv Europe and Solar Macedonia launch cooperation on energy transition 07/08/2025 - The Macedonian Solar Energy Association and pv Europe have entered into a strategic cooperation to support the energy transition and highlight PV investment opportunities in North Macedonia. © European Union Call for fresh funding to back EU solar manufacturing 07/08/2025 - SolarPower Europe has welcomed the EU energy ministers’ renewed commitment to renewables, but criticised the lack of tangible proposals to support domestic production and advance other key measures. © Eurener New module from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal 07/08/2025 - Spanish manufacturer Eurener’s MEPV module with 108 half-cells delivers 350 to 375 watts of output. Its terracotta-coloured frame enhances visual integration, making it well-suited for BIPV and listed buildings. © manfred gorgus Axpo and EDP partner on battery storage for 60 MW project in Poland 07/08/2025 - The agreement marks a milestone for Poland’s energy storage market, with Swiss based energy company Axpo to manage and optimise a battery system co-located with EDP Renewables’ 60 MW PV plant. © Electrohold Trade Bulgaria’s co-location project signals industry shift 07/07/2025 - Bulgarian electricity trader Electrohold Trade is using software from Bavarian company The Mobility House to connect PV systems and battery storage with a combined capacity of 2.5 GWh. © Vorsatz Media Euronergy – pushing lightweight modules to their limits 07/07/2025 - PV on Tour: Euronergy’s new lightweight PV modules have cleared key fire safety tests for building approval. Frank Hochmuth of Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz of Osnatech explain what sets the panels apart. © Segen BNP-Segen deal brings instant finance to solar and battery buyers 07/07/2025 - Installers in the UK and Germany can look forward to new financing options for solar and storage through a collaboration between distributor Segen and BNP Paribas, with a view to a wider European rollout © FIMER Stern Energy installs over 1,000 Fimer inverters for 24 MW revamp 07/07/2025 - The five-plant upgrade boosts system performance and reliability, with Fimer inverters replacing outdated equipment across the 24 MW portfolio in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. © Goldbeck Solar Steffen Emmerich of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska: "You have to be perceived as a Polish company" 07/07/2025 - The managing director of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska shares how the business is tapping into the country’s growing PV potential, and explains the unique challenges and advantages of operating in the Polish market. © Fraunhofer ISE Agri-PV – study shows apples thrive in partial shade 07/07/2025 - A recent study has found that fruit ripens well in the partial shade beneath solar panels, though farmers still need to consider the optimal time for harvest. © Gridparity Maximising the benefits of agri-PV 07/07/2025 - Agricultural photovoltaics are gaining ground, but how exactly can farmers benefit from installing solar systems on arable land and grassland? © Zimmerman PV Steel Group Solar mounting sector needs EU backing, says SolarPower Europe 07/07/2025 - Europe is home to more than 40 solar mounting system manufacturers, a new report finds. SolarPower Europe says EU legislation must reinforce this critical link in the solar supply chain. © Solitek Lithuania – pilot projects test solar noise barriers 07/07/2025 - Solitek and Stalcorp are advancing renewable integration with two pilot projects that combine photovoltaic technology with noise barriers, marking a major innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Show more