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Installers and project developers explored solar, energy storage and e-mobility offerings from suppliers during the two-day event in Croatia

Green Energy Fair makes strong debut at Arena Zagreb

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The inaugural Green Energy Fair at Arena Zagreb showcased photovoltaics, energy storage and electromobility, attracting exhibitors and visitors from Croatia and neighbouring countries.

Marija Hanzec (left), spokesperson, and Filip Kušević, legal advisor, represent the Zagreb-based Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE)

RES Croatia – “Lengthy approval process are an obstacle”

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With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

Presumably no shortage of sunshine – the Italian solar market remains driven by large-scale projects as rooftop installations slow.

Rooftop solar slows as Italian market drops 33 percent

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Solar demand in Italy remains subdued, with limited uptake from households and businesses in the first half of the year, even as large-scale solar parks continue to expand.

Large solar installations such as pictured here in Croatia face delays due to regulatory issues.

Energy transition at risk, Croatian renewables group warns

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The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE Hrvatska) has warned that regulatory delays are stalling large-scale solar and wind projects, jeopardising the country’s energy transition goals.

To the horizon and beyond – European solar production has grown faster than any other technology.

Latest Ember study: Solar energy the fastest growing technology in Europe

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No other electricity generation technology has expanded as quickly as photovoltaics in the past year, now surpassing coal power, while the addition of green power plants also significantly reduces costs on fossil fuel imports.

Olaf Heyden also temporarily assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SMA.

SMA: Olaf Heyden joins Managing Board as Chief Transformation Officer

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Olaf Heyden was appointed as Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO), effective from February 14, 2025. The 61-year-old has been leading the group-wide restructuring and transformation program since September 2024.

AC-1 storage system with electronic module and three battery modules (7.2 kilowatt hours).
SolarPower Europe:

Residential battery storage: Over 400% growth by 2025

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Europe’s residential battery storage will grow over 400% to 12.8 GWh by 2025, according to the new 5-year SolarPower Europe Market Outlook.

Cumulative installed PV power in Poland, as at the end of Q1 2020.
Markets:

Photovoltaics continue to boom in Poland

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Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO) in Poland has realised its ninth edition of annual report PV Market Report in Poland 2021. Here are the details: