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A graph of module prices in Europe over 2024. Image: sun.store

pv.index: n-type module prices continue to fall in Europe

August 7, 2024
The average price of monofacial n-type solar modules in Europe fell 13% over the month, from €0.128/Wp to €0.113/Wp.
RWE Neuland solar farm in Germany.

Fraunhofer ISE: ground-mounted solar has the lowest LCOE in Germany

August 7, 2024
Ground-mounted PV is Germany's most cost-effective power generation technology, according to Fraunhofer ISE.
The Boitzenburger Land solar park.

RWE, Salzgitter Group sign PPA for 180MW German solar PV park

August 6, 2024
RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 180MW Boitzenburger Land solar park.
Energy grid power lines.

IEA PVPS: distributed solar and storage can ‘contribute very well’ to grid flexibility

August 6, 2024
Distributed solar PV, and hybrid PV, systems can play a key role in providing grid balancing mechanisms, according to the IEA.
Extensive investment in Europe’s grid network is needed to keep pace with renewables deployment.
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Future-proofing Europe’s energy network

August 5, 2024
Grid infrastructure has emerged as a key stumbling block in Europe’s transition to a cleaner energy system, says Chris Rosslowe of Ember.
JA Solar at SNEC 2023. Image: Solar Media.

JA Solar files TOPCon patent infringement in Europe

August 5, 2024
The company filed two complaints in the Munich and Hamburg local divisions of the UPC, regarding tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell patent infringements.
An Acciona Energía project.

Acciona Energía wins 12-year CfD for 189MW Promina project in Croatia

August 5, 2024
Acciona Energía has been awarded a 12-year contract for difference (CfD) to develop the 189MW Promina solar PV projec.
Close-up of solar panels at a site from German energy supplier enviaM Group

German energy service provider enviaM to build 700MW solar PV in Central Germany

August 5, 2024
This new partnership aims to expand renewables in the region, with the solar PV projects located primarily in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony.
An Orlen Group project.

Orlen acquires Polish solar portfolio with capacity of up to 280MW

August 5, 2024
Orlen Wind 3 has acquired a solar portfolio in Poland, where expansion work is currently underway to expand the capacity to 280MW.
An agrivoltaic project from solar developer European Energy in Denmark.
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Political clouds cast shadows over Western Europe’s burgeoning solar sector

August 2, 2024
JP Casey reports on recent developments in Western Europe, where past and future elections are creating waves.

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