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Market dynamics and growing concerns over Europe’s grid bottlenecks were key topics at this year’s Solar Finance & Investment Europe summit.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is planning to provide dedicated support to European solar inverter manufacturers amid a call for greater energy security and strategic autonomy.

The 26GW Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) in Western Australia has secured AU$21 million (US$14.71 million) in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to advance large-scale hydrogen production capabilities that will support green iron manufacturing in the Pilbara region.

Industry leaders warn that hybridising PV with batteries is now essential to secure revenue, manage volatility, and maintain investor value.

Optimising existing grid capacity could be the most viable solution to Europe’s long-standing grid capacity challenges.

'The market is evolving,' said Daniel Machuca on the topic of traditional financing models and their suitability for use in modern renewables.

Integrating more private investment into Europe’s grid infrastructure will be a necessity if the continent's bottlenecks are to be overcome.

There has been a 'clear cooling' of appetite for new renewable energy investments in the US, according to speakers at SFIEU 2026.

The price of solar PPAs signed in North America increased 3.2% between the third and fourth quarters of 2025, reaching a high of US$61.67/MWh.

 Scatec has reported strong fourth-quarter results with proportionate revenues increasing 25% year-on-year to NOK3,362 million (US$2.68 billion).