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Diego De Lucia has over 8 years’ expertise in battery energy storage systems

Navigating hurdles in large-scale battery project finance

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Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide: Solarised parking and charging

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The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling, Head of PPA Europe South-West at BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e.: “Co-located storage is a more complex challenge”

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Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

Martin Green (left) has spent five decades advancing solar module technology.

Solar Investors Guide #10 – Martin Green on glass-free solar modules

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Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a legend of solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records since going all the way back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

Nils Palzhoff (right) presents the latest mounting solutions from OBO Bettermann

OBO Bettermann – holistic installation solutions for solar energy

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PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.

The wind farm in Atalaya del Cañavate, Castilla‑La Mancha, will add PV and battery storage

MEAG invests €300 million in Spain’s largest hybrid plant

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

The truly vast solar that is Energiepark Witznitz-
Solar Investor’s Guide

New opportunities for a former tailings dump in Germany

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Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

Lined up for business – a future solar park combined with storage in Sandon Brook/UK

Battery storage – co‑located and multi-use projects gaining ground

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Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

The new green roof setup from Wagner Solar supports flexible module angles for tailored installs.

Green roofs – PV mounting evolves to meet new demands

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From lightning protection to green roof readiness, mounting system providers are refining their portfolios for more complex use cases. These developments show how installation requirements and environmental factors are reshaping rooftop PV deployment.

The new podcast deals with the complexity of projects in agri-PV.

Solar Investors Guide #8: Agri-PV for farmers and investors

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Podcast (German): Valuable agricultural land can serve two purposes: as pasture or arable land and for generating clean solar power. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV business unit at BayWa r.e., explains the advantages these systems offer farmers – and where the pitfalls lie.

CTO Christian Ganahl shares the latest developments from Aerocompact

Aerocompact – effortless installs on roofs and facades

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C&I buildings offer prime solar space on roofs and facades. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how compact, clever mounting systems unlock their potential.

Frank Jessel is CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Trade

BayWa r.e. CEO Frank Jessel – confidence in challenging times

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Wholesalers face a tough market: demand is weak, prices are at historic lows and political developments add further volatility. In this interview, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade CEO Frank Jessel explains his continued optimism.

Fenecon CEO Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) and Elinta CEO Vytautas Jokužis sign the marketing partnership for storage systems in Lithuania and the Baltic States.

Fenecon enters Baltic market via Lithuanian partnership

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The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

Our guest author Thomas Hartauer is founder and CEO of CAV Partners

How Italy is advancing the solar energy transition

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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.

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Solar Investors Guide – ELTIF 2.0 and PPAs open doors for investment

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The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies.

PMT’s titanium system specialises in balancing out irregular ground

Solar parks – tough terrain no longer a deal-breaker

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Slopes and scrappy plots are no longer off-limits for PV. A new generation of mounting systems is making it easier to install in once seemingly impossible locations. Read our innovation report for insights into the new technologies.

Marija Hanzec (left), spokesperson, and Filip Kušević, legal advisor, represent the Zagreb-based Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE)

RES Croatia: “Lengthy approval processes are an obstacle”

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With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

Volkswagen’s factory in Poznan was recently solarised

Next investor newsletter: Polish markets opening up

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The Polish market remains challenging, yet solar and storage remain resilient, with strong growth for e-mobility, C&I, and grid-connected parks. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 19 November 2025 – sign up now.

Stephan Schindele (right) and Karsten Schäfer discuss the emerging opportunities for PV in Europe.

Solar Investor’s Guide #11: Agri-PV reimagines farmland for the future

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Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.