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Two 2030 scenarios, two different bills

Report: solar-led shift could halve EU power system costs

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A new SolarPower Europe analysis finds that an accelerated build-out of renewables and storage could lower annual operating costs across Europe's electricity system by €55 billion by the end of the decade.

PV storage projects in Greece are gaining stronger backing from banks

Greece – Storage steps in as PV tariffs lose their shine

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Domestic banks have approved financing for storage on operating PV assets, with talks now underway to extend the model from single sites to full photovoltaic portfolios.

Future electric? Corporate fleets dominate new vehicle registrations in Europe

Corporate fleets lead EV uptake as costs near half

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A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030.

Dr. Šarūnas Stanaitis points to the need for early coordination and system-level alignment when combining generation and storage

Lithuania’s storage roll-out sharpens key grid lessons

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Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

Guest author Felix Krause, founder and CEO of Vireo Ventures

Energy limits – the real constraint on AI expansion

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Chips and valuations dominate the AI narrative, but reliable electricity is emerging as a key constraint on infrastructure build-out and long-term competitiveness, says Vireo Ventures CEO Felix Krause.

Falling capture factors across Europe's main solar markets point to a shortfall in storage and system flexibility

Negative pricing surges as EU solar outpaces grids

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Pexapark analyst David Battista sees the April 2026 data as evidence that midday oversupply has shifted from occasional event to recurring structural condition, with France, Germany and Spain bearing the brunt.

Only high-voltage performance brands edged up in price

April Battery Index: Steady at home, tighter at scale

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April price figures from sun.store point to a flat residential market across Europe, with high-voltage performance systems the only outlier. Commercial-scale pricing stayed level, even as supply grew noticeably tighter.

Module prices climbed steeply in April,  particularly in the premium segment

April PV Index – prices push on as demand loses its edge

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Data from sun.store show pricing pressure across the European PV market held firmly upward last month, particularly in premium and high-efficiency modules. The PV Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined, suggesting demand may be moderating after a strong Q1.

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.

Dr Robertas Janickas says Lithuania recorded nearly 3,900 cyber incidents in 2024, up 63 percent year on year

Lithuania – rising cyber attacks test resilience of energy networks

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A 63 percent rise in cyber attacks in 2024 has exposed vulnerabilities in Lithuania’s solar and storage infrastructure. Cybersecurity expert Dr Robertas Janickas outlines measures to restrict remote access to critical systems.

Veselin Todorov sees coordination as key to Bulgaria’s solar progress

Bulgaria’s solar future – challenges, opportunities and the path forward

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Veselin Todorov, Chairman and Founder of Solar Academy Bulgaria, shares his perspective on the development of photovoltaics and energy storage in Bulgaria, the challenges facing the sector and the opportunities ahead.

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.

722 MW of Polish solar in the making

Poland – Goldbeck Solar lands 722 MW EPC deal

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The Sidłowo–Kikowo–Dobrowo PV project will connect directly to Poland's 400 kV transmission grid, taking its place among the larger solar installations on the continent.

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.

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.

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.

Guest author, solar market expert Gerard Scheper

Solar prices steady, new risks loom

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After a period of tight supply and rising prices, the market is loosening. Yet geopolitical shifts may still impact module and battery pricing, according to Gerard Scheper of European Solar.

The Amyntaio 200 MWh storage site in Greece in the orderly world of the rendering

Greece – fast-track for 2 GW of merchant battery projects

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A committee led by the energy ministry has begun screening 4.7 GW of merchant battery applications, with initial results due by June to prepare connection terms for the first 2 GW of projects.

Jonas Kasal points to opportunity in CEE solar markets

Memodo’s Jonas Kasal: “CEE offers openness to innovation”

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Dynamic growth and shifting regulation are shaping solar markets in Central and Eastern Europe, as Memodo Managing Director Jonas Kasal discusses impacts on strategy, investment and project pipelines.

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.

Paula Pinho, Teresa Ribera and Dan Jørgensen of the European Commission at the Brussels press conference

EU Commission sets out AccelerateEU energy plan

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A new EU action plan targets fossil fuel costs and faster clean energy rollout, as industry calls for rapid expansion of battery storage to strengthen system resilience and competitiveness.

Rendering of Metlen and Karatzis’ planned 790 MWh battery storage project in Thessaly

Greece – storage market shifting as small investors exit

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The domestic battery storage sector is entering a new phase, with deal activity emerging around merchant projects expected to be prioritised under the Ministry of Environment and Energy support scheme.

Commission sharpens focus on inverter and system security

EU clamps down on PV funding linked to Chinese inverters

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New rules restrict access to funding for projects using solar and battery inverters from high-risk vendors, reflecting growing concern over cybersecurity and control of critical energy infrastructure.

Scaling by design – institutional backing aligns with growing utility-scale deployment

R.Power lands €25 million equity boost from EBRD and 3SIIF

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Warsaw-based developer R.Power has secured a €25 million capital increase to support expansion of its renewable energy portfolio across European markets, as it advances a 32 GW pipeline across six countries.