Portugal Surpasses 6.1 GW of Solar Capacity, Sets Stage for 2030 Growth

August 21, 2025

Portugal’s solar power capacity has reached 6.17 GW, with solar generation surpassing wind for the first time. Strong policy support, distributed adoption, and new grid investments signal a bright path toward the country’s 2030 clean energy goals.

Italy, Huasun, and New Time to Launch 1 GW Tandem Solar Line by 2026

August 20, 2025

Italy partners with China’s Huasun and local developer New Time to build a 1 GW heterojunction–perovskite tandem solar line by 2026, advancing BIPV and reducing reliance on imported silicon.

Europe’s Residential Solar Market Shifts to Strategy as Top Installers Lead

August 19, 2025

EUPD Research highlights Europe’s leading residential solar installers — 1KOMMA5°, Enpal, and E.ON Solar — as the market transitions from rapid growth to strategic, service-driven models.

Germany Adds 1.4 GW of Solar in July, Total PV Capacity Surpasses 109 GW

August 19, 2025

Germany installed 1.4 GW of new solar in July 2025, bringing year-to-date capacity to 8.65 GW. Cumulative solar installations now exceed 109 GW, highlighting steady but slowing growth.

Poland Targets Heating Electrification to Curb Growing Solar Curtailment

August 13, 2025

Poland faces a 34% rise in solar curtailment in early 2025, with experts proposing heating sector electrification to absorb surplus renewable energy and boost grid flexibility.

Sunsave Raises £113M for UK Solar and Energy Management

August 12, 2025

UK start-up Sunsave has secured £113 million to grow rooftop solar installations and develop a home energy management system, aiming to lower costs and boost efficiency.

Ireland Set to Achieve 8 GW Solar Capacity by 2030, Report Shows

August 11, 2025

A new report from Pinergy and Wood Mackenzie projects Ireland will meet its 8 GW solar target by 2030, driven by policy support, grid upgrades, and energy storage growth.

EU Launches Solar Auction with 20-Year CfDs

August 8, 2025

The European Union launches a new renewable energy auction offering 20-year Contracts for Difference and a 12-month commissioning window to boost solar capacity towards its 2030 target.

EU Solar Market Growth Slows in H1 2025 Amid Policy Changes

August 6, 2025

The EU solar market experienced a slowdown in the first half of 2025 due to subsidy reductions and regulatory challenges, with commercial installations remaining strong while residential growth declines. Permitting reforms aim to boost deployment in H2 2025.

Uzbekistan Certifies First Solar Plant Under I-REC, Boosting Global Renewable Energy Transparency

August 5, 2025

Uzbekistan’s 823 kW solar plant becomes the country’s first to receive I-REC certification, marking a key step in integrating emerging solar markets with international renewable energy certificate systems.

EU Solar Group Calls for Faster Agrivoltaics Expansion

August 4, 2025

The European Solar Energy Association calls on the EU to accelerate agrivoltaics rollout, integrating solar power with farming to enhance renewable energy capacity, reduce emissions, and support agricultural sustainability.

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

August 1, 2025

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.