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The 4th annual conference, scheduled for 24 September 2025, will bring together technology providers, business networks and policy stakeholders across the solar value chain in Northern Macedonia.

The inaugural “Renewable Energy: Romania’s Path to the Future” conference will take place on 29 September 2025 in Bucharest, bringing together key players from across the energy sector.

The winners will be announced at the Net Zero Solar Europe summit in Barcelona, 3-4 November 2025.

MET Group has taken a majority stake in Belgian energy retailer Mega, laying the groundwork to expand Mega’s B2B sales in Belgium and the Netherlands and boost MET’s European household segment.

SolarPower Europe’s annual award highlights frontrunners in sustainable solar development. This year‘s application deadline is 3 October.

Following a successful debut earlier this year, the summit will return in February of 2026 as a full exhibition and conference at the Sarit Expo Centre.

From 23-26 September 2025 in the southern province of Almería, the focus will be on concentrating solar-thermal power technologies (CSP) in which solar energy is maximised by mirrors, reflectors or parabolic troughs.

The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE Hrvatska) has warned that regulatory delays are stalling large-scale solar and wind projects, jeopardising the country’s energy transition goals.

From 22 to 26 September, EU PVSEC 2025 will bring together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to present and discuss the advances shaping the global solar sector.

The Spanish photovoltaic association UNEF reports a slowdown in self-consumption solar installations in Q2 2025, and is urging policy measures to address growing demand from households, businesses, and industry.

The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act to secure and sustainably expand Europe’s solar industry.

From residential rooftops to vast industrial installations, solar systems are transforming energy costs across Europe. Join our special focus fron 22–25 September to explore the latest trends and projects shaping the market.

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

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 2025 Green Energy Fair is scheduled for late October and will feature the latest products and solutions for the solar energy transition, along with an extensive specialist programme.

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).

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 renewable energy developer has raised €85 million in loans to construct four solar parks in Latvia, adding 329 MW of capacity to bolster regional energy security and accelerate the green transition.

Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

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.

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

The Swabian PV company is now active in a third key European market, adding Italy to its operations alongside Germany and Poland.

Scaling photovoltaics and renewable energy – Bradley Mundt, CEO and founder of PLAN-B NET ZERO, explains how a ‘Buy & Build’ approach accelerates the energy transition.

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.

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.