UK Community Co-op Secures £1M to Transform Coal Mine into Solar Power Hub

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Big Solar Co-op has raised over £1 million to build a 3.5 MW solar plant on a former coal mine in Whiteborough, England, using second-life and European-made panels to deliver clean, community-owned energy by the end of 2025.

Mapping PV Water Pump Potential: New Study Highlights Solar Pump Suitability in Iran with Global Implications

July 31, 2025

A German-Iranian study maps the suitability of solar-powered water pumping systems across Iran using GIS and AHP methods, offering a scalable model for arid and off-grid regions worldwide.

High-Efficiency Solar-Thermal System with Aquifer Storage in Dutch Homes

July 30, 2025

Researchers from Delft University of Technology demonstrate a hybrid solar-thermal energy system combined with heat pumps and aquifer thermal storage, achieving a seasonal COP of 7 for residential heating and cooling in the Netherlands.

Romania Adds Nearly 1 GW of Solar in H1 2025, Pushing Toward 7 GW Milestone

July 29, 2025

Romania installed between 900 MW and 1 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2025, driven by strong residential subsidies and faster permitting for utility-scale projects, signaling continued growth in the EU solar market.

Lithuania Increases Energy Storage Funding as Market Interest Surges

July 28, 2025

Lithuania expands its national energy storage program with an additional €37 million in funding, following strong investor demand and new grid-scale battery project announcements.

Romania Launches EU’s Largest Floating Solar Project on Hydropower Reservoir

July 25, 2025

Hidroelectrica and Waldevar Energy have partnered to build a 10 MW floating solar plant on Romania’s Ipotești reservoir—set to become the EU’s largest reservoir-based floating PV system, showcasing hybrid solar-hydro integration.

Ireland’s Private Wire Policy Paves the Way for Distributed Solar Growth in Europe

July 24, 2025

Ireland’s new private wire framework enables direct connections between solar generators and major energy users, setting a model for EU markets seeking to reduce grid congestion and accelerate clean energy

France and Italy Set New Solar Power Records as European Electricity Prices Fall

July 21, 2025

Record-breaking solar generation in France and Italy helped drive down electricity prices across Europe, signaling the growing influence of solar on EU power markets.

Solar Power Becomes Leading Electricity Source in the EU for the First Time

July 14, 2025

Solar energy surpassed nuclear and wind to become the EU’s largest electricity source in June 2025, accounting for 22.1% of total generation. Thirteen countries set new solar records amid hot weather and growing capacity.

Germany Could Host 500 GW of Agrivoltaics on Farmland, Says Fraunhofer ISE Study

July 11, 2025

Fraunhofer ISE finds Germany could install 500 GW of agrivoltaics on farmland—ten times its 2040 PV goal—thanks to new land suitability data and grid-aware planning.

EU Solar Power Hits Record High, Stabilizes Grids During 2025 Heatwave

July 10, 2025

A record 45 TWh of solar electricity generated across the EU in June 2025 helped stabilize power grids during an intense heatwave, according to Ember. The report highlights solar’s growing role in climate resilience and energy security.

Grid-Forming Batteries: The Missing Link in Solar Power’s Global Expansion

July 9, 2025

Wood Mackenzie forecasts a $1.2 trillion investment need in grid-forming battery storage by 2034 to stabilize over 5.9 TW of new solar and wind capacity—positioning energy storage as essential to solar’s long-term success.