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Eurelectric reports that, in the first half of the year, renewable energy accounted for more than half of Europe's power supply.

Norwegian energy company Statkraft has reduced its target to build solar, BESS and wind capacities from 2026 onwards.

Mounting system manufacturer Schletter has signed a deal with energy producer EnBW to supply mounting systems to a 80MWp project in Germany.

The Net-Zero Industry Act will come into force starting from 29 June 2024 across all 27 member states of the EU.

AEMC has published a ‘final rule’ claiming it will “create a more clear and pragmatic grid connection process” and aid solar deployment.

EDP Renewables has signed PPAs with a US-based tech company to offer power through its 176MWp solar projects.

Last week’s Intersolar Europe 2024 event saw the PV industry’s leaders meet in Munich to discuss the biggest trends in the sector.

Ciel & Terre has begun anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for a 72.3MWp floating solar PV project in France.

"Asset owners may face costs not only for the damage to the affected asset, but also for any damage to the nearby asset if the fire spreads."

New modelling shows that electrification and flexibility can slash average day-ahead energy prices by 25% by 2030, and by 33% by 2040.