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Our guest author is Tessa Laws.

UK renewables measures a “comprehensive declaration of intent”

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The UK government has presented a new roadmap to accelerate solar deployment and position the country as a “clean energy superpower”. Tessa Laws, co-Head of Acuity Law with Purpose, shares her perspective on the plan.

Long rows of solar trackers line the sand at a large-scale PV installation near Dubai.

DNV tapped to oversee Egypt’s flagship solar-storage project

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The 1 GW photovoltaic plant and corresponding 600 MWh battery storage system are located in the Egyptian desert – a harsh environment that presents unique engineering and operational challenges.

Solarwatt is thinking about the future and adapting its manufacturing processes.

EPD certification offers production sustainability

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As solar module manufacturers make strides toward reducing carbon footprints, the need for transparent and verifiable sustainability practices has grown. Against this backdrop, certification is gaining momentum in the industry.

A green scene – the solar desalination project implemented by Sungrow on the Greek island of Kimolos.

Expert insight – ten key tech trends shaping renewables

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What technologies will define the next phase of solar and storage? David Zhao, Senior Vice President at Sungrow and head of the company’s research centre, identifies the trends set to drive the global energy transition.

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.

Plenty of sunshine at the Cape of Good Hope – Gregor Küpper, Managing Director of Solarworld Africa (left) and Patrik Danz, CSO at IBC Solar (right).

New subsidiaries boost IBC Solar’s global footprint

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IBC Solar has expanded its presence in Europe and beyond with new subsidiaries in France and Austria, as well as a majority stake in Solarworld Africa.

Nina Schoenian, Managing Director at Greenpeace Germany, Illia Kuksenko, Junior Campaigner at Greenpeace Ukraine, and SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger (from left), at the signing event at SolarPower Summit in Brussels.

Greenpeace and SolarPower Europe to accelerate solar PV in Ukraine

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The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing their commitment to fast-track solar installations across Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The ESG motto is “Powering the Change, Driving Sustainability”.

Nidec Conversion sets out its ESG roadmap to 2028

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The measures include switching to 50% renewable energy by 2030 and reducing water consumption by a third by 2028.

Wanfei Qu talks about broad applications for solar power and storage systems.

Solavita – holistic intelligent solutions for solar power

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CEO Talk: Solavita delivers comprehensive solutions for solar power, storage and energy management. In this video, discover the company’s philosophy, learn about its future plans for Europe and explore its latest innovations.

The Adolf Goetzberger Prize was first awarded at this year’s PV Symposium and returns next year.

Adolf Goetzberger Award opens call for solar innovators

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The Adolf Goetzberger Foundation aims to recognise outstanding innovation in solar energy. The next award round features a broader range of eligible topics.

pv Europe and the industry association Solar Macedonia are working together to advance North Macedonia’s solar future.

pv Europe and Solar Macedonia launch cooperation on energy transition

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The Macedonian Solar Energy Association and pv Europe have entered into a strategic cooperation to support the energy transition and highlight PV investment opportunities in North Macedonia.

Sunny prospects for the conference in Spain, which will provide a broad overview of the latest R&D in photovoltaics.

EU PVSEC 2025 set to unveil future PV technologies

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The full conference programme for the 42nd EU PVSEC is now available, offering a detailed preview of the sessions, keynotes and discussions scheduled in Bilbao from 22 to 26 September 2025.

The EU’s expansion targets for photovoltaics are at risk due to expected negative market growth in 2025.

EU solar stalls as residential rooftop and PPAs segments falter

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The EU is set to install less new solar capacity in 2025 than it did last year. According to SolarPower Europe, this will mark the first annual decline in a decade.

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.

These sheep may be in no hurry, but the slow wheels of bureaucracy continue to hold back many solar projects.

EU countries fall short on fast-track renewables rules

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A SolarPower Europe report finds that just half of nine simplified approval measures for renewables have been implemented by 20 EU countries, highlighting gaps in national legislation.

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.

James Allston is the co-CEO and co-founder of software provider Orkestra Energy.

How dynamic tariffs could wake the sleeping giant of C&I storage

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Expert analysis: C&I solar and storage could speed up Europe’s energy transition, but only if its full value is recognised. James Allston, co-founder of Orkestra Energy, points to dynamic electricity tariffs as a key enabler.

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.

The 6.6 MW floating solar system in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands

Harnessing the potential of floating solar

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Floating PV offers a smart and space-efficient alternative to land-based systems by generating clean energy on water surfaces. Find out more in our weekly topic from 21–24 July.

"Chinese players are winning on cost, scale, and speed", says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

Expert analysis: What market turbulence means for PV and storage

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Liquidity constraints, delayed projects and shaken investor sentiment are weighing heavily on the solar and storage sectors this summer. European Solar CEO Gerard Scheper shares how companies can best deal with these difficult market conditions.

Kristian Ruby, Secretary General at Eurelectric, is calling for targeted industrial strategies to boost electrification.

Eurelectric report links electrification to industrial recovery

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Electrification can help restore competitiveness, cut fossil fuel dependence and unlock economic benefits for European industry, according to a new study commissioned by Eurelectric.

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.