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Christian Bauer is CEO of InnoEnergy for the DACH region

Christian Bauer of InnoEnergy – cleantech is Europe's edge

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The European cleantech investor counts more than 160 companies in its portfolio, including many in the solar and storage sectors. The mission: commercialising new solutions and strengthening European industrial muscle.

On the right angle: rooftops and public opinion are tilting towards generation

Croatia launches €38 million scheme for rooftop PV and storage

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A new funding framework introduces higher grants for lower-income households and, for the first time, dedicated support for battery systems alongside solar and heat pumps.

Brussels raises the flags on inverter cybersecurity, with formal text still to be formally hoisted

EU funding closed to Chinese inverters, official word pending

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Industry is awaiting official publication of European Commission guidelines restricting funding for inverters from high-risk countries, with rules already finalised and taking effect immediately on a phased basis.

Sun and storage may be aligned, as here in Denmark, but financing is still catching up

Eurelectric urges derisking over clean energy financing gap

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A €500 billion yearly shortfall in clean energy funding risks slowing electrification. The power sector body Eurelectric sets out a series of measures to improve regulatory stability, strengthen investor confidence and unlock private capital.

The Oradea solar plant, part of Econergy’s hybridisation plans

Romania – Econergy closes €40.5m Oradea deal

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The 87 MW Oradea project has been operational since August 2025, with UniCredit Bank supporting debt refinancing and the addition of battery storage.

FPAs taking vertical integration literally, tripling within a year

2025 records 23 GWh of battery storage via FPAs

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Market volatility and price cannibalisation are boosting demand for flexibility purchase agreements, with long-term PPAs losing ground, says energy analyst Pexapark.

Visualisation only, but the real-world physics of hybrid renewable energy is equally dramatic

Hybrid PV and finance models take centre stage at Intersolar Europe

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Hybrid power plants combining PV with wind and battery storage are gaining ground across Europe and will feature prominently at the industry gathering in Munich from 23 to 25 June.

The Solar Investors Guide is published at regular intervals.

Solar Investors Guide #1 – 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.

PV-powered desalination plant supports water independence on Kimolos

Greece – decarbonisation fund to drive €4.4 billion in investment

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The Island Decarbonisation Fund is due to launch in the coming months, with European Investment Bank approval of the investment plan by June clearing the way for first project financing.

Solar and storage tenders remain a small segment of overall auction volumes

SolarPower Europe calls for stronger auctions and PPAs to drive electrification

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Public auctions and corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW of solar capacity in the EU between the 2022 energy crisis and 2025. Now, the Brussels-based trade body is urging stronger use of these tools to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.

Consistent generation in an inconsistent market – helping cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict

Solar offsets €3.76 billion in EU gas imports amid Middle East conflict

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The EU saved €111.7 million per day in the first 17 days of the Middle East conflict, according to new research from SolarPower Europe. With gas prices still volatile and solar deployment continuing, savings from avoided fossil fuel imports are expected to increase.

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Vienna – the meeting place for the renewable energy community

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Interview with Anoushka Bakx

Loutsa solar park in central Greece

Greece – solar auctions gear up for comeback

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The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.

Mineo’s rolling plains, recast as a landscape of clean power

Italy – European Energy closes sale of 151 MW Sicily plant

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Ownership of the Mineo solar plant in Sicily has passed to Sosteneo, with revenues secured through a FERX contract for difference.

Vienna's Austria Center is one of Europe's leading conference destinations

Strong demand for Solar Solutions Vienna – free tickets available

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The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

613 kW of rooftop solar for Spanish food producer Embutidos y Jamones Ezequiel against a backdrop of rising electricity prices

EIF channels €62 million into SME-driven green credit vehicle

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The EU Investment Fund is expanding access to transition finance for SMEs and mid-sized companies through a Qualitas Energy credit fund supported by Spain’s Resilience Facility and NextGenerationEU.

Bustling aisles at KEY 2026 – and steady crowds at the Metlen stand

KEY 2026 – tailwind for the solar transition from Rimini

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A positive atmosphere at the trade fair in Italy, as more than 1,000 exhibitors presented a broad range of new PV and battery products and solutions over three days, with a strong focus on the C&I and utility-scale sectors.

Lining up for a solar future – the Econergy Rivarolo Piedmont Solar PV Park

Italy – Energy Release 2.0 secures 22.5 TWh for energy-intensive industry

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The Energy Release 2.0 scheme has entered its build-out phase, with 22.5 TWh contracted to energy-intensive users. Developers must now secure renewable capacity to meet 20-year restitution obligations, according to Pexapark.

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.

In Italy and elsewhere, solar power is ensuring competitive electricity prices for industry

Italy – Metlen secures Energy Release 2.0 access for Arvedi steel plant

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The partnership grants Acciaieria Arvedi access to the Energy Release 2.0 framework, with roughly 2.4 TWh of electricity to be delivered from a 170 MW solar portfolio.

Scenes from KEY 2025 in Rimini

KEY 2026 expo line-up highlights finance and energy strategies

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The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.

Cloud cover, clear trajectory at the 94.7 MW Gaskinstown solar park in County Meath

Ireland – ib vogt exits 272 MW package as capital targets renewables

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An Irish solar portfolio backed by 15-year RESS contracts has been sold for around €230 million, underlining sustained institutional demand for contracted renewable assets.

Lanyards await their owners at SolarFlex Croatia on 17 March 2026 in Zagreb

SolarFlex Croatia 2026 – agenda now available

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In Zagreb on 17 March, SolarFlex Croatia 2026 will examine the flexible integration of variable renewable energy into the energy system, offering a compelling forum for expert discussion on storage, industry and household participation.

Quiet capacity added without touching the grid

Alight secures £34 million as on-site solar goes mainstream

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More than 50 MW of UK on-site solar capacity is set to move forward under a new financing structure designed to support long-term power supply for C&I users. Projects are due online by 2027.

The partnership paves the way for solar retrofits on existing roofs

Zestec and Kingspan bring integrated solar roofing for refurbs

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Commercial property owners across Europe are under growing pressure to retrofit ageing buildings as energy costs, regulatory demands and sustainability targets converge, making comprehensive, capital-light refurbishment models more attractive than ever.