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Focus on manufacturing – associations warn time is running out.

European solar industry pushes EU for PV manufacturing action plan

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The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act to secure and sustainably expand Europe’s solar industry.

Ahead of EU PVSEC 2025, Bilbao offers a preview performance from its most reliable light source

EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao – bridging solar research and industry

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From 22 to 26 September, EU PVSEC 2025 will bring together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to present and discuss the advances shaping the global solar sector.

Layers of storage and generation, marking a new energy landscape in Romania.

Trina and Allview partner on 65 MWh storage in Romania

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The 65 MWh Toplița project marks Trina Storage's market entry into Romania and establishes a foothold for expanded storage deployment across Eastern Europe.

Dimitar Dimitrov is a professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje.

North Macedonia energy expert on PV: “1.7 GW target is not a ceiling”

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With 900 MW now installed, the country’s solar sector is scaling rapidly. Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov stresses the need for storage, grid modernisation and policy reform to secure 2030 energy goals.

Jan Osenberg heads the System Integration workstream at the European industry association SolarPower Europe.

“Two different things” – why market access and cybersecurity must remain separate

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Stronger cybersecurity alone will not secure Europe’s solar industry. A new industrial policy is needed, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

On Kimolos, desalination now runs on what the island has never lacked: sun

Expert view – the ten key tech trends shaping renewables

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

“The period of relentless expansion and margin destruction is behind us,” says Gerard Scheper.

Expert view: China signals the end of rock‑bottom solar prices

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China’s solar industry has entered a new phase. After years of cut‑price competition and unchecked capacity expansion, the market now faces higher costs, explains Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

For Prof. Ilija Nasov, establishing trust through robust standards is fundamental to the energy transition

Solar Macedonia president: “Quality standards are key to sector growth”

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Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

Looking up – Spanish PV combines high yield with shading benefits

Barcelona’s solar boom – how Tersa is driving the urban energy transition

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The public company’s solar energy activity and electricity production grew by nearly 20 percent in the first half of the year, driven by the management of 285 photovoltaic installations.

Econergy’s Parau solar park in Romania currently operates at 92 MW and is planned to expand by 310 MW in the next phase.

Econergy expands hybrid solar and storage portfolio in Romania

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The developer is integrating battery storage across its 3.3 GW Romanian PV pipeline, supported by €150 million in government funding and grid fee exemptions.

Pondering the qustion at one of the lively workshops at this year's summit in Barcelona.

AI takes centre stage at Solar Quality Summit Europe 2026

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Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

A historic setting for RE-Source 2025 – the former Beurs van Berlage stock exchange building in Amsterdam.

RE-Source 2025 to connect renewable energy buyers and sellers

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Industry players will meet in Amsterdam on 4–5 November for the 2025 edition of the conference, with a focus on competitive renewable solutions.

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

Solar and storage opportunities in the North Macedonia power market

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With 900 MW of installed capacity, North Macedonia’s solar sector is scaling rapidly, while battery storage is gaining momentum. Find out more in our daily focus, 15–18 September.

Latin America’s expanding solar sector is drawing increasing interest from European investors.

New study highlights solar investment prospects in Latin America

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SolarPower Europe, in collaboration with the Global Solar Council, has released new analysis pointing to strong opportunities for solar investment in Latin America.

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.

Sunly’s 60 MW Rzezawa solar park near Kraków.

EBRD raises Sunly stake for renewables in Baltic states and Poland

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The bank’s €66 million investment will support Sunly’s renewable expansion in the Baltic states and Poland, covering solar, wind and hybrid energy projects.

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.

Almería has been researching and working on CSP since the early 1980s.

CSP experts to meet at Spanish Solarpaces conference

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From 23-26 September 2025 in the southern province of Almería, the focus will be on concentrating solar-thermal power technologies (CSP) in which solar energy is maximised by mirrors, reflectors or parabolic troughs.

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.

Module prices mostly dropped in August 2025, with monofacial n‑type as the exception

PV Index August – prices diverge amid cautious market sentiment

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As summer draws to a close, Europe’s solar market remains in a holding pattern. August brought continued buyer caution, steady demand and modest but significant price movements in modules and inverters, according to sun.store market data.

Gerard Scheper (centre) is a Dutch expert in solar and storage business

Solar Investors Guide #5 – prospects and pitfalls for investments in solar and large battery projects

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With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Pens at the ready to secure €315 million for renewable energy in Central and Eastern Europe

EBRD leads €315 million HoldCo financing for Renalfa

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A joint venture between Vienna‑based Renalfa Solarpro Group and French fund manager RGREEN INVEST has secured €315 million in HoldCo financing, led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

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.

Classic mid-late 20th Century British residential housing – now increasingly topped with solar panels.

UK households increasingly see cost benefits of solar

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Confidence in solar savings is growing across the UK, but a surge in poor installations and weak aftercare could threaten long-term progress, according to a new survey.