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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.

A committee led by the energy ministry has begun screening 4.7 GW of merchant battery applications, with initial results due by June to prepare connection terms for the first 2 GW of projects.

The Sidłowo–Kikowo–Dobrowo PV project will connect directly to Poland's 400 kV transmission grid, taking its place among the larger solar installations on the continent.

Dynamic growth and shifting regulation are shaping solar markets in Central and Eastern Europe, as Memodo Managing Director Jonas Kasal discusses impacts on strategy, investment and project pipelines.

Industry is awaiting official publication of European Commission guidelines restricting funding for inverters from high-risk countries, with rules already finalised and taking effect immediately on a phased basis.

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.

Veselin Todorov, Chairman and Founder of Solar Academy Bulgaria, shares his perspective on the development of photovoltaics and energy storage in Bulgaria, the challenges facing the sector and the opportunities ahead.

The 87 MW Oradea project has been operational since August 2025, with UniCredit Bank supporting debt refinancing and the addition of battery storage.

A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030.

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

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.

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.

New rules restrict access to funding for projects using solar and battery inverters from high-risk vendors, reflecting growing concern over cybersecurity and control of critical energy infrastructure.

After a period of tight supply and rising prices, the market is loosening. Yet geopolitical shifts may still impact module and battery pricing, according to Gerard Scheper of European Solar.

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.

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.

Warsaw-based developer R.Power has secured a €25 million capital increase to support expansion of its renewable energy portfolio across European markets, as it advances a 32 GW pipeline across six countries.

A 63 percent rise in cyber attacks in 2024 has exposed vulnerabilities in Lithuania’s solar and storage infrastructure. Cybersecurity expert Dr Robertas Janickas outlines measures to restrict remote access to critical systems.

Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation.

Logistics are already reflecting geopolitical strain, with demand effects expected to follow. Solar market expert Gerard Scheper explains the implications for pricing and market structure.

Flexible demand is already competing with battery storage in parts of ancillary services and capacity markets, though evidence of broader effects on wholesale price spreads remains limited, says Pexapark analyst Nicolas Briet.

Chips and valuations dominate the AI narrative, but reliable electricity is emerging as a key constraint on infrastructure build-out and long-term competitiveness, says Vireo Ventures CEO Felix Krause.

March data of sun.store confirm that demand for solar components across the European PV market remained strong. Most module categories saw month-on-month price increases of four to six percent, while back-contact modules rose by ten percent.

Europe is generating more renewable energy than ever, yet a widening gap between production and consumption is pushing imbalance costs across the entire system. The solution to this challenge may lie right above us, says Chris Bernkopf, founder of Podero.