Europe

Germany can combine centralized and decentralized systems to meet energy demand cost-effectively, says a new study

Solar jobs mirror broader market trends, says SolarPower Europe. It expects growth to pause in 2025 before recovering post-2026

Terna’s MACSE auction was oversubscribed, with bids exceeding demand by more than 4 times

For the first time, solar dominates EU power generation, pushing renewables to 54% share in Q2

Ireland’s RESS 5 auction secures 1,500 GWh, highlighting solar’s growing role in clean energy

RES to operate UK’s largest solar farm; Strategic financing for Irish IPP; Cando Solar’s lightweight modules installed in Italy; Tauron & KOWR to explore agrivoltaics in Poland; 48 MW agrivoltaic farm ...

Though costly now, expanding EU solar manufacturing will generate thousands of jobs, strengthen supply chains, and deliver long-term economic gains

Sonnedix acquires 226 MW in Italy; 160 MW solar park online in Bulgaria; Entech buys 159 MW from TotalEnergies; Ciel & Terre completes 11 MW floating PV project in France.

First auction to secure up to 1,250 GWh annually; larger rounds planned later

SSI introduces stricter ESG and traceability rules, requiring certified modules for continued access to key markets

The Dutch cabinet halts SolarNL funding as advisory panel deems new domestic solar PV sector unrealistic

Small-scale solar dominates; ČEZ Distribuce focuses on grid modernization and renewable energy expansion

APPA Renovables urges policy reforms, stronger networks, and storage incentives to meet Spain’s 2030 renewable targets

SPE and ESMC’s joint letter calls for immediate, coordinated EU action to protect and expand Europe’s solar PV industrialization

LEAG building 133 MW on reclaimed land; Plenitude JV raises €370 million, Aukera €105 million & NextEnergy III $50 million; NTR signs solar PPAs & raises €65 million; Moldova approves 22 MW solar plan ...

Germany’s cumulative solar capacity reached 111.1 GW by August 2025, with additions of 10.7 GW during 8M 2025

Inaugural auction attracts strong renewable project interest, led by solar PV technology

BMWE monitoring report urges realistic planning; Economic Affairs and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche proposes 10 measures to boost competitiveness

LONGi’s Hi-MO 9 BC modules to power Nofar Energy’s 282 MW Corbii Mari project