Europe

German researchers at the Technical University of Munich have identified and developed a solution to prevent weather-induced deterioration of perovskite solar cells.

Two module production facilities in China have been awarded the first Supply Traceability Standard certifications by Europe’s Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI).

Axpo will supply 83GWh of solar to McDonald’s under a 10-year PPA, while EDP adds 90MW with two Navarra PV plants.

SMA Solar has posted losses of €65.4 million in 2025, which it attributed to a series of “one-time items”, including muted market demand.

Sonnedix has acquired a portfolio of six Italian solar PV projects from EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics.

The global annual capital expenditure on PV manufacturing equipment is expected to more than double to US$43.8 billion over the next decade, according to a report from VDMA.

Polish solar developer and investment platform ELQ plans to invest up to €2.5 billion to build solar PV and energy storage projects in Ukraine.

Sosteneo has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the 151MW Mineo PV project in Catania, Sicily, from European Energy. 

The RES Group has finalised an 'asset management mandate' with Nala Renewables for a 217MW solar-plus-storage portfolio.

French energy major TotalEnergies and Switzerland-based building materials firm Holcim have commissioned a 31MW floating solar PV plant in Obourg, Belgium.