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25,000 m² of production space for battery storage systems (BEES) in Gdansk – now with a new owner.

US firm Lyten takes over Europe’s largest BESS site in Poland

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Lyten has acquired Northvolt’s 25,000 m² battery storage factory in Gdańsk, marking a major step in its European expansion and a boost to regional supply of lithium-sulphur systems.

Solar power generation across 38 hectares, combined with 107 MWh of energy storage for maximum flexibility.

New hybrid PV plant from Solaris strengthens Bulgaria’s grid

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The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid.

Major meat producer Sokołów is turning to renewables.

Axpo signs green power deal with Polish food group Sokołów

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The major meat and food processing company will receive 150 GWh of green electricity annually from Axpo, supplying eight production sites and 200 retail outlets under a new long-term contract.

Jose Donoso is CEO of the Spanish National Photovoltaic Association (UNEF).

UNEF CEO José Donoso on Spain’s solar challenges: “Investments are stagnating”

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Spain boasts industrial strength and access to cheap solar energy, yet new investment is slowing. José Donoso, CEO of solar association UNEF, outlines the challenges and potential solutions in an exclusive interview with PV Europe.

Poland and the Baltic States offer major growth opportunities, says Lytvak

Konstantyn Lytvak: “Poland may outpace PV regulation by 2028”

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Central and Eastern Europe are becoming key regions for photovoltaic deployment. Konstantyn Lytvak, Technical Support Manager at SegenSolar, outlines market conditions in Poland and the Baltic States, highlighting regional differences and technical priorities.

Things are looking up – Axpo and EDP have launched their first utility PV power storage project in Poland.

Axpo and EDP partner on battery storage for 60 MW project in Poland

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The agreement marks a milestone for Poland’s energy storage market, with Swiss based energy company Axpo to manage and optimise a battery system co-located with EDP Renewables’ 60 MW PV plant.

Sun over the workshop – SECOM’s rooftop PV system cuts energy costs by up to 20 percent

SECOM goes solar with support from EBRD and EU

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Bosnian furniture maker SECOM has installed rooftop solar to cut electricity costs and align with EU sustainability standards.

Save the date for 2025.

Solar Conference 2025 heads to Northern Macedonia

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The 4th annual Solar Conference on 24 September 2025 will bring together technology providers, business networks and policy stakeholders across the solar value chain in Northern Macedonia.

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.

From a PPA to to a finished PV farm in Kaczory, Poland.

PPAs central to Iliad’s green push in Poland

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Since acquiring the Polish mobile brand Play in 2020, Iliad has been steadily advanced its green power strategy. A new solar PPA underscores its commitment to cleaner, more stable energy sourcing. 

Agata Krawiec-Rokita is CEO and co-founder of the online PV wholesaler sun.store, founded in Poland and launched from the Netherlands.

CEO of sun.store: “We provide real-time availability”

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In this exclusive interview, Agata Krawiec-Rokita, CEO and co-founder of sun.store, shares how her team is transforming the solar industry with a digital B2B platform for PV components.

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.

Stabilisation is within sight says K2’s Matjaž Grošelj, holding down 19 markets and counting.

Matjaž Grošelj of K2 Eastern Europe: “Markets are stabilising”

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Last week Matjaž Grošelj outlined the challenges of managing 19 Eastern and Southeastern European markets. This week he shares how the landscape is shifting across a 2,500-kilometre sales region, from the Baltics all the way to Greece.

Steffen Emmerich from GOLDBECK SOLAR gives his insights into the Polish PV market from a German entrepreneurial perspective.

Steffen Emmerich of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska: "You have to be perceived as a Polish company"

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The managing director of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska shares how the business is tapping into the country’s growing PV potential, and explains the unique challenges and advantages of operating in the Polish market.

Matjaž Grošelj offers well-founded insights into the PV markets of Eastern Europe.

Matjaž Grošelj of K2 Slovenia: “We face strong competition”

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Covering 19 countries, 15 language regions and varied PV regulations, the sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe and his team of 10 handle a vast 2,500 km territory. In this interview, he shares how they make it work.

Lakes of solar, where cable pooling cuts infrastructure costs and improves grid connection prospects.

Goldbeck Solar pioneers cable pooling at 90 MWp site in west Poland

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A new large-scale PV project near Poland’s Baltic coast uses cable pooling alongside an existing wind farm to boost efficiency and streamline the grid connection.

Thumbs up for strong growth at Inion. Dr. Šarūnas Stanaitis pictured on the right.

Inion reports 48% revenue growth in Q1 amid European expansion

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Lithuania-based software firm Inion reported a 48% revenue increase to EUR 267,000 in Q1 2025, driven by growing demand for AI-powered energy management solutions, especially in the energy storage sector.

Rapt attention from Polish installers training in Pabianice on 5 June 2025.

Myenergi and Greto kick off installer training in Poland

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UK clean tech innovator Myenergi is launching its Eastern European expansion in Poland with a major installer training event. Backed by partner Greto, the company is targeting the country’s booming photovoltaic and EV market.

Not as green as its surroundings, but still green The Stolac Solami solar park is expected to deliver up to 12% more yield.

New BC modules from AIKO energise Stolac solar project

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Tibra Pacific has connected 64 MW at the Stolac Solami Park using AIKO’s latest BC modules. The supplier promises higher output from the field, thanks to a solar cell technology that’s making waves.

Some way to go before completion – MaxSolar has secured ong-term PPAs for new solar plants totalling 160 megawatts in Central Europe.

Coming up in the investor newsletter: the trends driving project business

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New solutions for large-scale solar projects were a key focus at The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich. We spoke with industry leaders to identify the most relevant trends in the project business. Our next investor newsletter will be published on 11 June 2025 – sign up to stay informed.

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.

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.

On the up – CPPAs guarantee stable energy prices, supply security and decarbonisation.

Auchan signs long-term solar power deal for Polish retail

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In May, French Auchan Group signed a long-term corporate power purchase agreement for its retail locations with solar park operator GoldenPeaks Capital and energy provider Axpo Polska.