Europe

A recent report from the European trade association SolarPower Europe (SPE) has highlighted the use of data-driven techniques, industry 4.0 solutions and robotics as some of the key trends in operations and maintenance (O&M) for the solar industry.

Individual market dynamics and appetite for risk play an important role in the effectiveness of co-location as a hedge for renewable assets.

Co-located solar and battery projects are among the most cost-competitive power sources, according to speakers at the Energy Storage Summit.

Germany has now installed more than 100GW of solar PV after adding 1.1GW in January 2025, according to monthly data from the German Federal Network Agency.

Struggling Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has successfully extended its loan bridge facility until 21 February 2025.

Germany is poised to introduce new rules aimed at removing electricity peaks and negative pricing associated with surplus generation of solar power.

A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has shown that solar PV made up 7% of the world's electricity generation in 2024.

Zelestra has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to sell 57MW of solar capacity.

“As the market develops, there’s more sophisticated views of the market,” said Aldevinas Burokas at Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2025.

Brite Solar has commissioned a 150MW transparent module manufacturing plant in Greece that will produce modules for the agriPV sector.