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The reworked national recovery package shifts weight towards small-scale PV on homes and farms, with previous goals for solar water heaters and heat pumps pared back after persistent rollout difficulties.

A new pre-tax payroll scheme from Heva Energy lets UK employees fund residential PV, storage and EV chargers without upfront cost, cutting household electricity bills by up to half.

Domestic banks have approved financing for storage on operating PV assets, with talks now underway to extend the model from single sites to full photovoltaic portfolios.

Public auctions and corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW of solar capacity in the EU between the 2022 energy crisis and 2025. Now, the Brussels-based trade body is urging stronger use of these tools to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.

A new funding framework introduces higher grants for lower-income households and, for the first time, dedicated support for battery systems alongside solar and heat pumps.

The Island Decarbonisation Fund is due to launch in the coming months, with European Investment Bank approval of the investment plan by June clearing the way for first project financing.

A €500 billion yearly shortfall in clean energy funding risks slowing electrification. The power sector body Eurelectric sets out a series of measures to improve regulatory stability, strengthen investor confidence and unlock private capital.

The European cleantech investor counts more than 160 companies in its portfolio, including many in the solar and storage sectors. The mission: commercialising new solutions and strengthening European industrial muscle.

Market volatility and price cannibalisation are boosting demand for flexibility purchase agreements, with long-term PPAs losing ground, says energy analyst Pexapark.

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.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.

Ownership of the Mineo solar plant in Sicily has passed to Sosteneo, with revenues secured through a FERX contract for difference.

The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

The EU Investment Fund is expanding access to transition finance for SMEs and mid-sized companies through a Qualitas Energy credit fund supported by Spain’s Resilience Facility and NextGenerationEU.

The Energy Release 2.0 scheme has entered its build-out phase, with 22.5 TWh contracted to energy-intensive users. Developers must now secure renewable capacity to meet 20-year restitution obligations, according to Pexapark.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

The partnership grants Acciaieria Arvedi access to the Energy Release 2.0 framework, with roughly 2.4 TWh of electricity to be delivered from a 170 MW solar portfolio.

The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.

An Irish solar portfolio backed by 15-year RESS contracts has been sold for around €230 million, underlining sustained institutional demand for contracted renewable assets.

More than 50 MW of UK on-site solar capacity is set to move forward under a new financing structure designed to support long-term power supply for C&I users. Projects are due online by 2027.

In Zagreb on 17 March, SolarFlex Croatia 2026 will examine the flexible integration of variable renewable energy into the energy system, offering a compelling forum for expert discussion on storage, industry and household participation.

Commercial property owners across Europe are under growing pressure to retrofit ageing buildings as energy costs, regulatory demands and sustainability targets converge, making comprehensive, capital-light refurbishment models more attractive than ever.

In April 2026, Vienna will become the central meeting point for everyone actively shaping the energy transition. With its first edition, Solar Solutions Vienna launches as a new leading exhibition for renewable energy in Austria. Over two days, the focus will be on practical solutions, technological innovation and professional exchange. Visitors can expect a high-quality B2B format with clear focus areas including Solar, Smart Storage, EV Charging and Green HVAC.

With €80 million in EU-backed support, Croatia is enabling water and waste utilities to invest in solar energy and reduce reliance on electricity subsidies. Applications close at the end of September.

Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.