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The European Solar Manufacturing Council urges major revisions to the EU Industrial Accelerator Act, calling for stronger “Made in Europe” rules, tighter foreign investment controls, and reduced reliance on China to strengthen Europe’s solar supply chain.
Solar generation helped the EU avoid €3.76 billion in fossil fuel imports during the Middle East conflict, with savings expected to rise as solar capacity expands and reduces reliance on volatile gas markets.
European renewable energy developers are shifting strategies to manage market volatility, with energy storage emerging as a key solution for stability, flexibility, and long-term value creation.
Declining costs of solar power, battery storage, and electric technologies are transforming energy access in low-income countries. Emerging economies are leapfrogging fossil fuels, achieving energy independence, and accelerating electrification.
Battery storage financing is shifting toward balanced models combining tolling and merchant revenue, while regulatory uncertainty—especially around grid fees—continues to impact investment decisions across Europe.
New building regulations in England will require most new homes to install rooftop solar starting in 2027, accelerating clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions.
Europe’s PPA market saw strong growth in February with 30 deals totaling 2.2 GW, led by corporate buyers, while prices declined and energy storage activity continued to expand.
The European Commission proposes new local content requirements for solar and battery projects receiving public funding, aiming to boost EU manufacturing under the Industrial Accelerator Act.
Slovenia installed 146.5 MW of new solar in 2025, down from 2024, with residential growth slowing post-net metering. Commercial and utility-scale projects, including floating solar, continue to drive the market.
Wind and solar became the EU’s largest electricity sources in 2025, surpassing fossil fuels as renewables and low-carbon energy reached record levels across Europe.
China will phase out VAT export rebates on solar products from April 2026, potentially increasing module prices in Europe and accelerating pre-2026 procurement across the European solar market.
Germany added 17.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, marking strong renewable growth despite signs of slowing momentum and upcoming policy challenges for the solar industry.
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