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China’s decision to end VAT export rebates is expected to reshape the solar and battery sectors. Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, views this as a signal of deeper market changes.

Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.

Financing from Poland’s state development bank BGK will support construction of a photovoltaic plant in Lubuskie Voivodeship.

A new report from IRENA and the ILO calls for a stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and a more inclusive workforce to boost employment in the renewable energy sector.

Estonian renewables developer Sunly has merged with Polish partner Alseva to form Sunly Polska, combining project development and asset management in a single entity.

Anna Porelius will take up the role of CEO at the Swedish Solar Industry Association on 1 April 2026, bringing with her extensive experience from senior positions across the energy sector.

A coalition of Irish partners is stepping up ambitions for community-driven renewable energy. Through the INNO-TREC initiative, they are testing new models for how local groups can produce, manage and share clean power.

Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.

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.

Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power discusses the drivers behind Ireland’s rapid residential and utility-scale PV growth, highlighting strong market momentum, policy support and the next steps for sector integration.

Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

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.

Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlocking the benefits of the energy transition, says Eurelectric.

Christmas appeal: More than a dozen solar systems have been dispatched to schools and hospitals in war-torn Ukraine. Now the foundation is seeking modules, inverters and mounting equipment, and urgently requests financial contributions.

2026 is shaping up to be just as eventful as the year now behind us. True to form, the solar world clearly has no intention of playing it safe. The upside is that battery storage, electrified heat, e-mobility and new tariff structures are all giving PV a tailwind across Europe.

The Energy Transition Expo will take place in Rimini from 4 to 6 March, unveiling a new exhibition layout, an expanded thematic scope and an even stronger international focus.

In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.

Solar panel installations in Europe have declined for the first time since 2016, raising fresh concerns about the continent's ability to meet its 2030 targets, according to SolarPower Europe.

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

Renewables are making only modest gains in Croatia. Progress is visible in the power sector, but the share of clean energy in transport continues to decline.

Feasibility studies are under way for 182 MW of solar capacity at Serbia's Kolubara A and Morava sites, backed by EBRD and KfW financing.

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.

MET Polska will supply renewable electricity to Elomoto’s 50-plus Polish charging stations under a one-year deal, as the self-funded operator expands its network by up to four new sites per month.

The European PV market remains notably stable, with module prices remain largely unchanged or fluctuating within narrow bands and modest upward adjustments for inverters, according to sun.store.