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Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

China’s solar industry has entered a new phase. After years of cut‑price competition and unchecked capacity expansion, the market now faces higher costs, explains Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

The developer is integrating battery storage across its 3.3 GW Romanian PV pipeline, supported by €150 million in government funding and grid fee exemptions.

Industry players will meet in Amsterdam on 4–5 November for the 2025 edition of the conference, with a focus on competitive renewable solutions.

In August, residential battery prices showed notable movement, and even among the most sought-after brands there were slight shifts, according to sun.store market data.

With 900 MW of installed capacity, North Macedonia’s solar sector is scaling rapidly, while battery storage is gaining momentum. Find out more in our daily focus, 15–18 September.

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

Negative electricity prices are putting pressure on the PPA business model, but smart combinations with storage and co-location can offer a way forward.

With 169 MWp of Romanian solar and a 9 MWh Polish storage project, Claritas is strengthening its role as an independent player in Central and Eastern Europe’s clean energy transition.

Private capital leveraged by multilateral banks increased markedly in 2024, highlighting stronger cooperation between public and private sources in global climate-related investment.

The bank’s €66 million investment will support Sunly’s renewable expansion in the Baltic states and Poland, covering solar, wind and hybrid energy projects.

The fund will target technologies that drive electrification while bolstering Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness.

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

As summer draws to a close, Europe’s solar market remains in a holding pattern. August brought continued buyer caution, steady demand and modest but significant price movements in modules and inverters, according to sun.store market data.

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds 91 percent of new renewables in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel power, but warns of growing financing and integration barriers, especially in emerging markets.

A joint venture between Vienna‑based Renalfa Solarpro Group and French fund manager RGREEN INVEST has secured €315 million in HoldCo financing, led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

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.

State-backed guarantee schemes to reduce credit risk are a central recommendation in the latest corporate PPA guide.

The fund has acquired a 73 MW agri‑PV project in Campania, backed by a 20‑year CfD. The majority of land use will be dedicated to agriculture.

International players are strengthening their foothold in Poland, as new alliances and the sale of a major hybrid PV portfolio underline investor confidence.

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.

Climate economists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) assessed joint fossil fuel levies by smaller state coalitions and found considerable potential for climate finance.

Björn Gabriel of the European Investment Bank explains how green finance, credit lines and technical assistance support North Macedonia’s energy transition, with private-sector involvement crucial to 2030 targets.

A total of 2.7 GW was allocated as solar bids dropped to €35/MWh. VLP supported seven winners in a round that underscored strong investor appetite.

Soltech Energy Sweden has acquired the turnkey solar installer from Nordic Capital, taking full ownership and underlining the ongoing consolidation in the European solar energy market.