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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 highly automated factory will boost Sigenergy’s annual output by over 300,000 units, including inverters, battery storage systems and energy gateways.
The European Commission has adopted the NZIA Secondary Legislation, outlining how Member States should factor in sustainability and resilience in renewable energy auctions.
This year‘s trade fair in Munich once again demonstrated the dynamic pace of innovation in photovoltaics, energy storage and other technologies driving the energy transition. The industry presented itself with confidence and a wealth of new products.
A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, a growing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage – these are the three overarching trends for 2025 as predicted by Midsummer Executive VP Sven Lindström.
The module manufacturer has begun construction of a new 300 MW factory in Germany, marking its return to domestic production for the first time since 2018. Further expansion is already planned.
A new market analysis from SolarPower Europe highlights the potential of European solar production to underpin the resilience of the European sector.
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.
SolarEdge rode the the ups and downs of the 2024 solar market. Newly appointed General Manager Europe Christian Carraro reflects on that year and the year ahead, and predicts steady rising demand.
Maia Benstead, technology analyst at Oxford based research consultancy IDTechEx, outlines the latest technological developments in the durability of perovskite photovoltaics. Advanced encapsulation plays a decisive role.
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.
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.
The EU aims for 40% of solar growth from domestic production. At a recent conference, the industry discussed how to achieve this goal.
FuturaSun, founded in 2008 in Padua, Italy, now offers cells, modules, inverters and storage systems, with factories in China and Europe.
With niche production gaining ground, can Europe stage a true industrial comeback? Plans for gigafactories in Germany, including one in Wilhelmshaven, show how European manufacturing could once again play a key role in global solar production.
The Trump administration continues to escalate the trade wars. Solar modules from Southeast Asia are impacted, but the real enemy is China. Will the EU now waive import tariffs?
The solar businesses signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement covering the manufacture and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China, with the additional right to sublicense.
The latest ITRPV report forecasts n-type TOPCon technology will soon lead the market. Mass-produced tandem-silicon cells are expected to see significant growth, while solar module shipments set a new record in 2024.
Emerging applications are set to drive the growth of perovskite technologies, with tandem solar cells made of perovskites and silicon seeing significant rise, according to a recent IDTechEx analysis.
Research into silicon-based solar cells is advancing rapidly, with the upcoming perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells set to offer significantly higher efficiency than the dominant n-type cells, according to Intersolar Europe.
Continuing on their partnership, SolarPower Europe and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen EU-India cooperation.
Perovskite photovoltaics have garnered significant attention, But is Perovskite really the next major solar technology? Maia Benstead, Technology Analyst at Oxford based IDTechEx, takes a stand.
At SolarPower Europe’s annual SolarPower Summit, Heliup were awarded the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for their innovative, lightweight, and high-performing rooftop solar PV modules made in France.
Longi has upgraded the factory in Jiaxing, China, to produce Longi’s back contact modules featuring the new second generation of HPBC 2.0 - Hybrid Passivated Back Contact technology.
SolarPower Europe has launched a new initiative to boost offtake for European-made solar products in high-growth markets around the world, in support of the rebuilding of the EU solar manufacturing base.
