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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.

The new regulation will apply to new residential buildings and includes mandatory solar installations and tougher requirements for energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

The full conference programme for the 42nd EU PVSEC is now available, offering a detailed preview of the sessions, keynotes and discussions scheduled in Bilbao from 22 to 26 September 2025.

With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Confidence in solar savings is growing across the UK, but a surge in poor installations and weak aftercare could threaten long-term progress, according to a new survey.

The partnership targets gigawatt-scale battery storage across the Baltics, launching with three 180 MWh projects in Lithuania.

Scaling photovoltaics and renewable energies: Bradley Mundt, CEO & founder of the green energy start-up PLAN-B NET ZERO, outlines the major contribution of ‘Buy & Build’

Increased cybersecurity is not the main lever to strengthen the European solar industry. This will require a different industrial policy, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

The Swiss energy provider is constructing a large solar park near Madrid to meet the massive energy needs of artificial intelligence, with a design tailored to power data centres.

As solar module manufacturers make strides toward reducing carbon footprints, the need for transparent and verifiable sustainability practices has grown. Against this backdrop, certification is gaining momentum in the industry.

What technologies will define the next phase of solar and storage? David Zhao, Senior Vice President at Sungrow and head of the company’s research centre, identifies the trends set to drive the global energy transition.

The UK government has presented a new roadmap to accelerate solar deployment and position the country as a “clean energy superpower”. Tessa Laws, co-Head of Acuity Law with Purpose, shares her perspective on the plan.

The 1 GW photovoltaic plant and corresponding 600 MWh battery storage system are located in the Egyptian desert – a harsh environment that presents unique engineering and operational challenges.

The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing their commitment to fast-track solar installations across Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Lyten has acquired Northvolt’s 25,000 m² battery storage factory in Gdańsk, marking a major step in its European expansion and a boost to regional supply of lithium-sulphur systems.

IBC Solar has expanded its presence in Europe and beyond with new subsidiaries in France and Austria, as well as a majority stake in Solarworld Africa.

The measures include switching to 50% renewable energy by 2030 and reducing water consumption by a third by 2028.

CEO Talk: Solavita delivers comprehensive solutions for solar power, storage and energy management. In this video, discover the company’s philosophy, learn about its future plans for Europe and explore its latest innovations.

The Macedonian Solar Energy Association and pv Europe have entered into a strategic cooperation to support the energy transition and highlight PV investment opportunities in North Macedonia.

The Adolf Goetzberger Foundation aims to recognise outstanding innovation in solar energy. The next award round features a broader range of eligible topics.

The EU is set to install less new solar capacity in 2025 than it did last year. According to SolarPower Europe, this will mark the first annual decline in a decade.

The major meat and food processing company will receive 150 GWh of green electricity annually from Axpo, supplying eight production sites and 200 retail outlets under a new long-term contract.

A SolarPower Europe report finds that just half of nine simplified approval measures for renewables have been implemented by 20 EU countries, highlighting gaps in national legislation.

Central and Eastern Europe are becoming key regions for photovoltaic deployment. Konstantyn Lytvak, Technical Support Manager at SegenSolar, outlines market conditions in Poland and the Baltic States, highlighting regional differences and technical priorities.

Spain boasts industrial strength and access to cheap solar energy, yet new investment is slowing. José Donoso, CEO of solar association UNEF, outlines the challenges and potential solutions in an exclusive interview with PV Europe.