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.

European Commission Sets 2040 Climate Target, Boosts Long-Term Outlook for Solar Energy

July 3, 2025

The EU proposes a legally binding 90% emissions reduction by 2040, reinforcing climate neutrality goals and positioning solar energy as a key pillar of Europe’s decarbonization strategy.

Residential Solar Increases Power Use, but Signals Electrification, Not Waste, Swiss Study Finds

June 30, 2025

New Swiss research reveals households with rooftop solar consume up to 11% more electricity, driven by EV adoption and electrification—not inefficiency or waste.

UK Solar Output Reaches Record High in Sunniest Spring, Cuts €710M in Gas Imports

June 27, 2025

In spring 2025, UK solar generation rose 42% year-on-year, saving €710 million in gas imports and reducing emissions by 6 million tonnes of CO₂, according to Carbon Brief.

Spain Accelerates Grid Flexibility and Energy Storage with Royal Decree-Law 7/2025

June 26, 2025

Spain’s new Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 streamlines energy storage permits, enhances grid flexibility, expands self-consumption, and strengthens regulatory oversight—marking a major step in EU-aligned energy reform.

France Commissions Dual Solar-Aviary Projects, Advancing Agrivoltaic Innovation

June 23, 2025

French energy developer Unite commissions two solar-aviary projects under CRE’s innovation tenders, showcasing the potential of agrivoltaics to combine solar power with game farming in rural France.

Europe Has Strong Potential for Solar-Powered Green Methanol, Spanish Study Finds

June 20, 2025

A University of Seville study identifies over 3,000 viable European locations for solar-powered green methanol production using CO₂ capture and hydrogen from electrolysis, showing commercial viability by 2030.

Germany Adds 1.1 GW of New Solar in May 2025, Total PV Capacity Surpasses 106 GW

June 19, 2025

Germany installed 1.11 GW of solar capacity in May 2025, bringing total PV installations to over 106 GW. Ground-mounted and rooftop systems continue to drive steady market growth.

UK Residential Solar Costs Drop 20% as Installations Reach 14-Year High

June 16, 2025

UK government data shows a 20% drop in small-scale solar installation costs and the highest deployment levels since 2010, highlighting strong market growth and increasing affordability across the residential sector.