Solar power generation in Europe surged 30% in the first two months of 2025, driven by increased capacity and favorable weather. Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands led the growth.
Polar Night Energy has launched a 100 MWh sand-based thermal storage system in Finland, the largest of its kind, replacing oil and biomass in local district heating.
Austria’s new renewable energy funding round will offer a 20% bonus for PV and storage projects using components made in Europe, supporting local manufacturing and improving system integration.
Global energy investment is set to reach $3.3 trillion in 2025, with solar power taking the lead. Europe emerges as a key driver of clean energy growth, backed by strong policy support, rising storage capacity, and infrastructure upgrades.
Denmark's Faelledby district is building its largest energy community, featuring 30,000 sqm of solar rooftops, a 4 MW capacity, and 4.5 MWh of shared battery storage.
Greece commissions the Ariadne Interconnection, a 1 GW subsea HVDC link between Crete and mainland Greece, enabling 2.5 GW of renewable energy integration and reducing carbon emissions.
As the U.S. cuts key solar tax incentives, European suppliers gain prominence for offering stable delivery, certified products, and competitive pricing amid global uncertainty.
The European Commission has launched a new investment call inviting private companies to support renewable energy projects—including solar—in the Western Balkans, with financial backing available.
PPA prices for solar energy in Europe remained stable in Q1 2025, with Spain seeing a 5.1% drop—offering a promising outlook for solar investments and project planning across the continent.
China’s solar exports to Asia have surpassed Europe for the first time. Explore the impact of this shift and how to adapt your sourcing strategy in 2025.
Europe saw 15% solar growth in 2024 amid record global expansion, but urgent action on permitting, grids, and storage is needed to keep pace with global solar leaders like China and the U.S.
Spain and Portugal faced one of Europe's worst power outages, highlighting vulnerabilities in the electrical grid as the continent expands renewable energy. Authorities are still investigating the cause.