SolarEdge, Helioplant build 6.3 MW ‘cross-shaped’ bifacial PV system for Alpine regions
Helioplant will leverage SolarEdge’s inverter and power optimization technology to power its cross-shaped bifacial solar system specially designed for snowy Alpine regions with high elevation. They anticipate ski resorts will be a big market for the solution which uses SolarEdge’s technology to overcome shading issues caused by the cross-structure.
France’s largest rooftop solar project begins construction
The largest single-unit rooftop solar power plant in Europe, developed by French independent power producer Urbasolar, is under construction on the Delta 3 multimodal logistics platform in Dourges, in France’s Hauts-de-France region.
UK added 2.6 GW of solar in 2025, record year for rooftop
Deployment hits ten year high in the United Kingdom with connection of largest plant to date and a ramping up of small-scale installations. Government targets accelerated deployment with new support for rooftop installations and ongoing CfD auction.
Cyprus installs 122 MW of solar capacity in 2025
Self-consumption PV projects accounted for most of the new solar capacity added in Cyprus last year, despite record levels of renewable energy curtailment, according to industry data.
Netherlands’ 2025 solar additions estimated at 2.08 GW
Provisional estimates from Dutch New Energy Research indicate the Netherlands added 0.54 GW of residential solar and 1.54 GW of C&I and large-scale solar last year, taking the country’s cumulative capacity to just shy of 30 GW.
U.S. authorities find no definitive evidence of hidden devices in Chinese solar inverters
New documents reveal US government found only two cases of communications in Chinese inverters that differed from official documentation. The discrepancies were deemed “non-malicious” and “non-intentional” by investigators.
Scientists unveil hybrid-energy heat pump combining absorption and compression cycles
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a hybrid-energy heat pump that seamlessly combines absorption and compression cycles using crystallization-free ionic liquids, improving efficiency and reliability across varying solar conditions. Simulations in multiple Chinese cities show the system can significantly cut electricity use and cooling costs, making it promising for sustainable building cooling and future commercial scaling.
Serbia installs 134.3 MW of solar in 2025
Serbia had a record year for solar additions in 2025, led by deployment of large-scale plants. The country has a gigawatt-size project pipeline, although most remain in the earlier stages of development and are not expected to come online this year.
France installs 5.9 GW of PV in 2025
The country’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 31.1 GW at the end of December.
Ukraine deploys 1.5 GW of solar in 2025
The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine estimates around 1.5 GW of solar was added in the country last year, driven by growing interest in projects co-located with battery energy storage systems across market segments.
