With annual additions now around 1 GW, UNEF is calling for stronger momentum to maintain progress towards 2030 targets.
Our new feature on solar energy for farmers explores the latest trends in agri-PV and how farms are using the sun to boost self-sufficiency. The special edition is available to download free of charge.
Solar Solutions will arrive in Vienna at the end of April, bringing its B2B trade fair to the Austrian capital, with the full programme now online and free tickets available.
The parliament in Madrid has ratified a package of 80 measures backed by €5 billion that extends self-consumption rules, eases storage requirements and advances energy communities.
The Spanish solar association Unef will dedicate its sixth self-consumption summit in mid-April in Madrid to a pending regulatory reform aimed at expanding shared solar, integrating distributed storage and simplifying access for installations and energy communities.
Grupo Tersa is moving ahead with plans for a sizeable rooftop PV system at a waste treatment plant in the Barcelona metropolitan region, strengthening its local renewable energy activities.
A four-year field trial in 77 retrofitted German homes finds modern heat pumps paired with rooftop solar and batteries can deliver robust efficiency gains and deep emissions cuts.
The fusion of photovoltaics and agriculture is moving from niche to norm. Noam Shvartz, expert at Solaredge, explains an important consideration for farmers looking to incorporate agri-PV into their operations.
As Greece’s PV market expands into large-scale projects, Helapco President Panagiotis Mourtopallas explains why clear rules for self-consumption are needed.
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.
The photovoltaic sector in Spain remained among the world’s top ten in 2024, driven by robust growth in large-scale installations despite a decline in self-consumption.
Farmers are increasingly investing in photovoltaic systems to generate their own electricity. This special edition explores the potential of solar energy in agriculture and is available for free download.
The Spanish photovoltaic association UNEF reports a slowdown in self-consumption solar installations in Q2 2025, and is urging policy measures to address growing demand from households, businesses, and industry.
Panasonic unveils a new heat pump for hot water. The latest EV charger from SMA works up to 50 percent faster. Huawei’s new commercial storage features hybrid cooling technology, and BYD launches the Battery-Box HVE as integrated home storage. These are our top products of the week.
Panasonic is expanding its range of hot water systems with the new Aquarea domestic hot water heat pump. The system combines a heat pump with an integrated hot water tank and uses the natural refrigerant R290.
Two out of three Spanish municipalities now offer tax reductions for installing photovoltaic self-consumption systems. The number has grown steadily in recent years as local governments move to support solar uptake.
The portfolio comprises 92 solar systems for industrial and commercial use, with many installed as solar car park roofs in northern France.
In the Netherlands, new feed-in fees introduced in August 2024 are significantly affecting solar system owners. One homeowner in southern Holland has demonstrated how to reduce the impact using solar-powered heating.
The software manufacturer Trace has introduced the latest version of the Archelios Pro planning software. The last upgrade focused on 3D modelling of the environment.
The i-Shelter protects inverters, a new PVT combi module as well as a curved solar roof tile and an integrated roof module. These are our top products of the week.
Soblue's combined photovoltaic and thermal modules, PVT in short, are now certified according to the Solar Keymark and thus qualified for the most important subsidy programmes. The test was conducted by the KIWA testing institute.
Solarwatt presents the next generation of storage systems with the Battery Vision. The home storage system has a modular design with a capacity of 5.2 to 182 kilowatt hours and has been developed for sector coupling in the home.
Are you a renewable energy expert from Saxony or the surrounding region? Looking to expand your network and connect with key players in Eastern Germany’s renewable energy sector? Don’t miss Solar Solutions Leipzig 2025, taking place on January 29th and 30th at Leipziger Messe. Here’s why you should attend:
Global renewable energy developer and solutions provider BayWa r.e. has successfully completed three PV self-consumption projects for Merck and Tetra Pak.
Elio offers planning, consulting and key components for solar-electric buildings. The overall concept for a highly independent energy supply in new and existing buildings is based on digitally controlled infrared heaters, a domestic hot water heat pump and photovoltaics.
