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Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels.

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

In a milestone for the Stolac Solami Park in Bosnia, AIKO and Tibra Pacific have connected Europe’s first utility-scale solar plant using back-contact technology, with gains in efficiency and profitability.

Wavelabs Eternal Sun, a newly established subsidiary based in Leipzig, will provide a complete range of solar testing technology, from R&D to mass production.

The co-location project Gecama combines wind power, photovoltaics and large-scale battery storage, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh.

Poland’s next Renewable Energy Auction is opening the door to fresh opportunities in the country’s green energy revolution. Get the latest news and find out how to apply.

The deal covers two near-ready photovoltaic projects in Poland totalling 91.6 MWp, with future integration potential for wind energy and battery storage – positioning the portfolio as a hybrid energy hub.

Corab is best known as a PV component wholesaler based in Poland, though its roots lie in mounting system production. Today, the company has an annual output capacity of over four gigawatts. One of its latest developments in mounting technology is agri-PV systems. We spoke with Barbara Michalowska, Agri-PV Manager at CORAB S.A., about their role.

The energy company is investing 300,000 Polish zloty in educational initiatives that raise awareness of the energy transition among children and young people. Schools, institutions and project groups can all apply.

Global energy major EDP generates over 41 terawatt hours of renewable energy each year. Around a fifth of supply contracts serve data centres – a sector with a steadily growing appetite for electricity.

Enea Group has signed a PLN 9.13 billion loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to modernise its electricity distribution network. Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the project focuses on deploying cutting-edge grid technologies.

Green Genius has launched a 7.5 MW solar and 6 MWh battery system at Carlsberg’s Švyturys-Utenos Alus brewery in Lithuania, fully decarbonising its electricity use and setting a new sustainability benchmark in the Baltics.

Slovenia ramped up its total solar power to 1.4 GW in just a few years, but more recently the market has slowed. Nina Hojnik, Director of the Slovenian Photovoltaics Association, offers context on the changes in the landsscape and what will it take to get the sun shining again.

On 12 May, Romania launched its second renewable energy auction to support 3,472 MW of new electricity generation, with 1,472 MW dedicated to photovoltaic projects and the remainder allocated to onshore wind.

Rising cell prices, falling export values, stable polysilicon – the solar market is sending mixed signals. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about what the latest figures reveal for the road ahead.

What are the economic benefits of combining PV and battery storage and which business models are best suited to the task? GridParity CEO Erich Merkle discusses emerging trends, challenges and more.

Cologne-based PV wholesaler SegenSolar marks its tenth anniversary in 2025. Caroline White, Managing Director of European Expansion, discusses the company’s move eastwards.

Increasing production, price fluctuations, and stricter regulations are influencing the solar market on a global scale. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about the latest developments and their impact on the industry.

This year’s European Energy Communities Forum will be held in Kraków on 20–22 May 2025, during Poland’s EU Council presidency. The European Commission’s CID is expected to play a key role.

Market players and policy-makers agree: To ensure a robust expansion of renewables, there must be more private-sector market mechanisms. The goal: fewer tenders and feed-in tariffs, and more direct power purchase agreements between electricity suppliers and consumers.

The ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) highlights some interesting trends. 48% of renewable professionals reported a pay rise in 2025 as oil and gas firms continue to invest in the sector. However, declining interest in relocation means professionals are seeking local opportunities.

The US has imposed tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar imports from Southeast Asia, echoing similar protectionist measures taken by the EU in 2013. Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, warns that history may be repeating itself.

2024 saw considerable growth phases as well as uncertainties around legislation and infrastructure readiness in several European markets. Wolf Dietrich, Senior Director Development, UK & Europe of Econergy, summarises the key challenges and provides an outlook on growth trends and success factors for 2025.

SolarPower Europe, supported by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and the Moroccan renewables’ association Cluster EnR, has published its first report on solar investment opportunities in Morocco.

April saw nuanced but key price shifts in the European solar market, with module prices rising due to supply constraints, while inverter prices continued to decline. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained steady at 70.