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Solar Conference 2025 heads to Northern Macedonia

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The 4th annual Solar Conference on 24 September 2025 will bring together technology providers, business networks and policy stakeholders across the solar value chain in Northern Macedonia.

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Solar Investors Guide – ELTIF 2.0 and PPAs open doors for investment

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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.

Latin America’s expanding solar sector is drawing increasing interest from European investors.

New study highlights solar investment prospects in Latin America

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SolarPower Europe, in collaboration with the Global Solar Council, has released new analysis pointing to strong opportunities for solar investment in Latin America.

Almería has been researching and working on CSP since the early 1980s.

CSP experts to meet at Spanish Solarpaces conference

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From 23-26 September 2025 in the southern province of Almería, the focus will be on concentrating solar-thermal power technologies (CSP) in which solar energy is maximised by mirrors, reflectors or parabolic troughs.

Left to right: Paula Santos, Director of Energy Communities and Electrification at UNEF; Alipio García Rodríguez, Director General of Energy Transition at the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government; Mercedes Gómez, Regional Minister for Sustainable Development of Castilla-La Mancha; and José Donoso, Director General of UNEF.

Spain – regional funding boost for community-led energy projects in Castilla-La Mancha

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The second Summit of Energy Communities will meet in Toledo on 24 September to address energy democratisation and strengthen support for community-led renewable initiatives across Spain.

The facilities allow farming activities to continue alongside solar generation

Italy approves VSB plans for new agri‑PV projects

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The approvals clear the way for renewable energy developer VSB to roll out two agri‑PV installations in central Italy, designed for both energy production and farming.

The Hep Solar Company headquarters in Güglingen, southern Germany.

Hep Solar grows European presence with move into Italy

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The Swabian PV company is now active in a third key European market, adding Italy to its operations alongside Germany and Poland.

‘Buy & Build ’  is not just a business growth strategy but a key instrument for achieving climate targets, says Bradley Mundt, CEO & founder of PLAN-B NET ZERO.

Expert view – how ‘Buy & Build’ boosts the energy transition

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Scaling photovoltaics and renewable energy – Bradley Mundt, CEO and founder of PLAN-B NET ZERO, explains how a ‘Buy & Build’ approach accelerates the energy transition.

Harmoniously positioned adjustment plates for an even and visually consistent roof surface.

Megasol in-roof system combines solar tech with seamless design

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Swiss manufacturer Megasol offers in-roof solar systems that integrate into roof designs, delivering high-performance energy solutions with a sleek and modern aesthetic.

Two professionals, one grid, and several dozen realities playing out in real time.

Senkron launches EMS for hybrid renewable plants

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The new energy management system enables unified control and real‑time insights to support operational decisions across hybrid renewable and storage plants.

Dimitar Dimitrov is a professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje.

North Macedonia energy expert on PV: “1.7 GW target is not a ceiling”

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With 900 MW now installed, the country’s solar sector is scaling rapidly. Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov stresses the need for storage, grid modernisation and policy reform to secure 2030 energy goals.

Focus on manufacturing – associations warn time is running out.

European solar industry pushes EU for PV manufacturing action plan

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The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act to secure and sustainably expand Europe’s solar industry.

Floating-PV is a trend in project business.

Solar Investors Guide: Mounting on trickier terrain

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Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.

Jan Osenberg heads the System Integration workstream at the European industry association SolarPower Europe.

“Two different things” – why market access and cybersecurity must remain separate

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Stronger cybersecurity alone will not secure Europe’s solar industry. A new industrial policy is needed, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

SolarPower Europe forecasts strong BEES growth in 2025, led by utility‑scale systems

Nexta and Octopus secure green light for 50 MW storage project in Italy

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The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved a 50 MW battery storage project developed by Nexta Capital Partners and Octopus Energy Generation.

Layers of storage and generation, marking a new energy landscape in Romania.

Trina and Allview partner on 65 MWh storage in Romania

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The 65 MWh Toplița project marks Trina Storage's market entry into Romania and establishes a foothold for expanded storage deployment across Eastern Europe.

A round table inside the EU Commission plenary hall in Brussels

Business leaders warn against rollback of EU 2035 clean‑car target

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Top executives from more than 150 European EV businesses have issued an open letter urging Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the EU’s 2035 zero‑emission target for cars and vans and strengthen Europe’s e‑mobility position.

Ahead of EU PVSEC 2025, Bilbao offers a preview performance from its most reliable light source

EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao – bridging solar research and industry

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From 22 to 26 September, EU PVSEC 2025 will bring together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to present and discuss the advances shaping the global solar sector.

Photovoltaics will be one of the central themes at EnergyDecentral 2026

EnergyDecentral 2026 – registration now open for exhibitors

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DLG has opened exhibitor registration for EnergyDecentral 2026, launching the process a year in advance of the international trade fair.