SolarPower Europe
Global solar power capacity hits 1.6 TW after 87% surge in new installations in 2023
19 June 2024 - In 2023, the world installed 447 GW of new solar capacity, compared to 239 GW added in 2022, says SolarPower Europe
WindEurope on EU elections – center-right expected to partly revise European Green Deal
19 June 2024 - Electricity-intensive industry and WindEurope are seeking assurances on the European Green Deal from EU leaders, following the elections
Solar battery storage in EU doubles for three straight years
12 June 2024 - The EU installed 17.2 GWh of new battery storage systems in 2023, a 94% increase compared to 2022, says SolarPower Europe
EU Solar Rooftop Standard could initiate installation of 150 GW to 200 GW of rooftop PV
09 May 2024 - The standard is part of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which entered into force yesterday
EU countries update NECPs: 2030 solar goals lifted by 90% but grids lag
25 April 2024 - SolarPower Europe said grid and flexibility planning trail far behind renewables goals, putting the energy transition at risk
Governments, firms pledge support for solar manufacturing with EU Solar Charter
17 April 2024 - A hundred representatives of the European solar sector and energy ministers from 23 member states have signed the EU Solar Charter
RE-Source Croatia Hub 2024: Region’s PPA market is awakening
23 March 2024 - Large industrial consumers, developers, bankers and consultants showed great interest in PPAs
Grids in Europe may fail to handle renewables surge – report
15 March 2024 - Lack of ambition on the development of European grids could seriously hamper the energy transition, think-tank Ember warns
Solar Startup Award 2024 goes to Solar Materials for recycling tech
07 March 2024 - The startup has developed a recycling technology that allows the recovery of raw materials from solar panels at a 98% rate
Registration open for RE-Source Croatia Hub 2024 – learn everything you need about PPAs
05 March 2024 - Last year’s edition, RE-Source Croatia, hosted about 350 participants from Croatia, the region, and the European Union
EU rules out measures against imports of solar panels from China
06 February 2024 - European solar manufacturers are struggling amid cheap imports from China, but the European Commission prioritizes climate goals
SolarPower Europe publishes guidelines for recycling solar panels
31 January 2024 - SolarPower Europe has published a report with guidelines for the sustainable management of solar panels at the end of their lifecycle