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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.

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.

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.

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 – battery storage market shifts 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar

Steady prices, shifting demand – a new market phase

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Logistics are already reflecting geopolitical strain, with demand effects expected to follow. Solar market expert Gerard Scheper explains the implications for pricing and market structure.

Stephan Lehrke, Head of Second Foundation Germany and former BCG consultant, brings decades of experience to the energy sector.

Why trading is central to BESS profitability

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As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation.

Contribution of demand-side flexibility to peak electricity demand in France in 2025

Analysis: Demand-side flexibility challenges storage in key markets

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Flexible demand is already competing with battery storage in parts of ancillary services and capacity markets, though evidence of broader effects on wholesale price spreads remains limited, says Pexapark analyst Nicolas Briet.

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.

Price growth was most pronounced in full-black and BC modules

March PV Index – prices rise with early signs of correction

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March data of sun.store confirm that demand for solar components across the European PV market remained strong. Most module categories saw month-on-month price increases of four to six percent, while back-contact modules rose by ten percent.

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.

Prices for low-voltage residential systems edged up, and declined for high-voltage premium

March Battery Index – residential prices fall, C&I softens

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Figures from sun.store show a broad price correction in residential batteries, while commercial and industrial prices declined across both capacity ranges, with sharper drops in smaller systems.

A system finding its footing – the storage project in Przeworsk

Poland – Goldbeck Solar Polska to deliver 8 MW/16 MWh BESS

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Located in Przeworsk, the standalone battery project will be delivered under a full EPC scope, with grid connection, integration and commissioning ahead of planned operation in early 2027.

Guest author Chris Bernkopf, founder of software provider Podero

Europe’s grid fix is already on our roofs

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Europe is generating more renewable energy than ever, yet a widening gap between production and consumption is pushing imbalance costs across the entire system. The solution to this challenge may lie right above us, says Chris Bernkopf, founder of Podero.

Delivery complete – modules and batteries being unloaded in Kamianets-Podilskyi

€150,000 appeal to bring solar power to more Ukrainian hospitals

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Biohaus Foundation: After just over a week on the road, solar equipment has arrived at a hospital in Kamianets-Podilskyi. Funding is now needed to equip at least a dozen more hospitals this year.

From left: Delfos co-founders Samuel Lima, CTO, and Guilherme Studart, CEO

Delfos Energy passes 1,000 sites in Europe, targets CEE growth

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AI-based platform provider Delfos Energy now manages over 1,000 European energy sites and has raised €3 million in a seed extension to back regional expansion.