EU approves Spain’s €700m energy storage subsidy plan
The European Commission on Monday greenlit a new aid scheme to enable Spain to deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of up to 85%.
Key takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025
The Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025 trade show highlighted the shift in Europe toward smarter, scalable energy systems, showcasing innovations in residential and commercial solar technology as demand for integrated, flexible solutions continues to grow.
New way to improve accuracy of electricity price forecasts
Researchers at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have developed a new filtering technique to improve electricity price forecasts by refining historical price data before applying predictive models.
Greece launches 4.7 GW utility-scale battery storage program
Following a brief consultation in late February, the Greek government has unveiled a new battery storage program targeting 4.7 GW of utility-scale, standalone projects which will be given a priority connection and operated on a merchant basis without subsidy support. The decision detailing the new program is the last policy made by the energy ministry before a cabinet reshuffle initiated last week.
Poland finalizes 5 GWh energy storage subsidy scheme
A total of PLN 4 billion ($1 billion) will be distributed under the subsidy scheme by the end of 2025 in a bid to bring online more than 5 GWh of energy storage projects by 2028.
Key takeaways from Italy’s KEY trade show
This year’s KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, Europe’s second-largest solar trade show, highlighted the rapid growth of Italy’s PV market and its expanding international reach.
Northern Ireland doubles solar curtailment in 2024
Northern Ireland turned down 16.9% of its solar in 2024, up from 7.9% in 2023.
Belgian company challenges 800 W limit for plug-in solar panels in Flanders
Belgian smart energy firm Innovoltus is challenging a new rule from the Flanders energy agency in Belgium capping plug-in solar panels at 800 W per meter, arguing the region lacks authority to impose the limit. The move comes as the country begins sales of plug-in solar panels and home batteries ahead of an April 17 connection date.
Scientists unveil durable perovskite PV modules with carbon nanotube electrode
Japanese researchers have engineered a 100 cm² perovskite solar cell module featuring a robust single-walled carbon nanotube (CNT) electrode to improve durability and enable dual-sided light absorption.
Bangladesh seeking to improve net metering for rooftop PV
Bangladesh is seeking to overhaul its net-metering policy to encourage rooftop PV deployment by allowing 100% power injection and expanding eligibility to all grid-connected users, including those with single-phase and prepaid meters.
