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An expansive new partnership for Segen and BNP.

BNP-Segen deal brings instant finance to solar and battery buyers

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Installers in the UK and Germany can look forward to new financing options for solar and storage through a collaboration between distributor Segen and BNP Paribas, with a view to a wider European rollout

Stolac Solami PV-park in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to deliver up to 12% more energy thanks to ABC module technology.

AIKO supplies N-type BC modules for Bosnia’s largest solar plant

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In a milestone for the Stolac Solami Park in Bosnia, AIKO and Tibra Pacific have connected Europe’s first utility-scale solar plant using back-contact technology, with gains in efficiency and profitability.

Looking cool in the lab – solar metrology plays an important role in high-performance solar cells and modules.

Wavelabs acquired by Eternal Sun

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Wavelabs Eternal Sun, a newly established subsidiary based in Leipzig, will provide a complete range of solar testing technology, from R&D to mass production.

The wind farm in Atalaya del Cañavate (Castilla-La Mancha) will be expanded with PV and battery storage.

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

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

Things are looking up – the PV auctions will take place in Poland in July 2025.

URE announces 75.9 TWh RES auctions for July 2025

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Poland’s next Renewable Energy Auction is opening the door to fresh opportunities in the country’s green energy revolution. Get the latest news and find out how to apply.

A sea of blue – such future-proof hybrid PV projects are appealing for investors.

R.Power secures investor for 92 MW hybrid PV in Poland

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The deal covers two near-ready photovoltaic projects in Poland totalling 91.6 MWp, with future integration potential for wind energy and battery storage – positioning the portfolio as a hybrid energy hub.

Barbara Michalowska is Agri-PV Manager at CORAB S.A.

Barbara Michalowska: “Agri-PV products designed with durability and ease of installation”

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Corab is best known as a PV component wholesaler based in Poland, though its roots lie in mounting system production. Today, the company has an annual output capacity of over four gigawatts. One of its latest developments in mounting technology is agri-PV systems. We spoke with Barbara Michalowska, Agri-PV Manager at CORAB S.A., about their role.

Influencing young minds – from the free educational materials on the initiative website.

Respect Energy promotes energy transition learning in Poland

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The energy company is investing 300,000 Polish zloty in educational initiatives that raise awareness of the energy transition among children and young people. Schools, institutions and project groups can all apply.

Mirosław Czekaj, President of BGK (left), and Grzegorz Kinelski, President of Enea (right), shake on the loan agreement.

Enea secures PLN 9.13 billion to modernise grid

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Enea Group has signed a PLN 9.13 billion loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to modernise its electricity distribution network. Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the project focuses on deploying cutting-edge grid technologies.

Nina Hojnik is Director of ZSF, the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association, since 2022.

Nina Hojnik of ZSFV: “The focus has been on shaping the legal framework”

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Slovenia ramped up its total solar power to 1.4 GW in just a few years, but more recently the market has slowed. Nina Hojnik, Director of the Slovenian Photovoltaics Association, offers context on the changes in the landsscape and what will it take to get the sun shining again.

Opening of the hybrid solar battery park for Carlsberg Brewery in Lithuania.

Solar and battery power for a Carlsberg brewery in Lithuania

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Green Genius has launched a 7.5 MW solar and 6 MWh battery system at Carlsberg’s Švyturys-Utenos Alus brewery in Lithuania, fully decarbonising its electricity use and setting a new sustainability benchmark in the Baltics.

In October 2024, EDP tested Comau's new assembly robot in a solar park for the first time.

EDP: more than 15 gigawatts under contract in PPAs worldwide

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Global energy major EDP generates over 41 terawatt hours of renewable energy each year. Around a fifth of supply contracts serve data centres – a sector with a steadily growing appetite for electricity.

The second auction round for renewables has opened in Romania, with almost 1.5 GW of PV power.

Romania launches new auction with 1.5 GW allocated to solar

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On 12 May, Romania launched its second renewable energy auction to support 3,472 MW of new electricity generation, with 1,472 MW dedicated to photovoltaic projects and the remainder allocated to onshore wind.

Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, shares his insights on price fluctuations, export decline and more.

Expert analysis: the solar market in motion

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Rising cell prices, falling export values, stable polysilicon – the solar market is sending mixed signals. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about what the latest figures reveal for the road ahead.

Dr. Erich Merkle founded GridParity AG in Munich in 2012 and is a pioneer in the field of PV and energy storage.

Expert analysis: Battery storage as a business model for PV

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What are the economic benefits of combining PV and battery storage and which business models are best suited to the task? GridParity CEO Erich Merkle discusses emerging trends, challenges and more.

Caroline White, Managing Director of European Expansion, outlines the company's commitment to Central Europe.

Caroline White of SegenSolar: “Poland is emerging as a key market”

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Cologne-based PV wholesaler SegenSolar marks its tenth anniversary in 2025. Caroline White, Managing Director of European Expansion, discusses the company’s move eastwards.

It‘s no game: a great deal of solar power is needed to produce green hydrogen – an important driver for the PPA market.

Future PPA market driven by tech and green hydrogen

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Market players and policy-makers agree: To ensure a robust expansion of renewables, there must be more private-sector market mechanisms. The goal: fewer tenders and feed-in tariffs, and more direct power purchase agreements between electricity suppliers and consumers.

Sunny prospects for energy cooperatives in the EU, thanks to CID.

CID takes lead at 2025 energy forum in Kraków

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This year’s European Energy Communities Forum will be held in Kraków on 20–22 May 2025, during Poland’s EU Council presidency. The European Commission’s CID is expected to play a key role.

One of the pv Europe experts: Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

Expert analysis: Is the market optimism justified?

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Increasing production, price fluctuations, and stricter regulations are influencing the solar market on a global scale. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about the latest developments and their impact on the industry.

Skilled workers in the renewable energy sector are in high demand and have excellent career prospects, according to a new report.

Global Energy Talent Index: Competition for renewable professionals intensifying

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The ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) highlights some interesting trends. 48% of renewable professionals reported a pay rise in 2025 as oil and gas firms continue to invest in the sector. However, declining interest in relocation means professionals are seeking local opportunities.

Still looking up? “We’ve seen this before”, says Gerard Scheper.

Expert analysis: Echoes of the past in industry trade measures

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The US has imposed tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar imports from Southeast Asia, echoing similar protectionist measures taken by the EU in 2013. Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, warns that history may be repeating itself.

Lining up to invest: The solar sector in Morocco is growing and offers attractive opportunities, according to the report.

New SolarPower Europe report: Morocco’s solar potential in focus

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SolarPower Europe, supported by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and the Moroccan renewables’ association Cluster EnR, has published its first report on solar investment opportunities in Morocco.

Wolf Dietrich, Senior Director Development, UK & Europe, at Independent Power Producer (IPP) Econergy.

Expert analysis: Key challenges and opportunities for the European renewable energy market

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2024 saw considerable growth phases as well as uncertainties around legislation and infrastructure readiness in several European markets. Wolf Dietrich, Senior Director Development, UK & Europe of Econergy, summarises the key challenges and provides an outlook on growth trends and success factors for 2025.

Mild ascent – tightening stocks led to price upticks for solar modules.

PV Index: Price upticks in April 2025 signal supply strains

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April saw nuanced but key price shifts in the European solar market, with module prices rising due to supply constraints, while inverter prices continued to decline. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained steady at 70.

Lining up for power-purchase-agreements – demand is growing rapidly in Poland.

Poland's renewable energy trading market soars

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A new report reveals rapid growth in renewable energy trading in Poland, creating a wealth of opportunities for project developers, buyers and sellers.