EU outlines measures for 90% emissions cut by 2040
A proposed amendment to the European Climate Law sets a 2040 target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions
SolarPower Europe: EU needs ten times more battery storage by 2030 to meet renewables targets
SolarPower Europe has launched an initiative called the Battery Storage Europe Platform to promote battery growth across the EU.
Clean energy, grid upgrade projects in Western Balkans to be backed under EU’s Growth Plan
The European Commission has proposed the first support package, worth EUR 87.7 million, under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.
Europe’s largest floating solar power plant begins operation
The largest floating solar power plant in Europe, Les Ilots Blandin, has been put into operation in France.
Hungary’s MAVIR commissions 60 MWh battery energy storage system
MAVIR, the Hungarian TSO, put into operation a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 20 MW in capability and a three-hour cycle.
Energy storage in focus: How custom insurance solutions are fueling Southeast Europe’s green transition
Delyan Iliev, Managing Director of Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (REIB), talks about the critical role of custom-made insurance solutions in the success of BESS projects.
Satellite dishes get new life, hosting solar panels for data center
A Swiss firm converted its unused satellite dishes into solar dishes to power its data center, using SolarEdge-s inverters and optimizers.
Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026: Apply with innovative solar solutions and win EUR 25,000
The Adolf Goetzberger Award, which recognizes innovation in solar, energy storage, smart grids, and power system efficiency, has invited applications for 2026.