Luxembourg launches two solar tenders
An investment call offering subsidies for the construction and operation of new solar installations is open until October 17, with higher subsidies available for solar tied to battery storage. Meanwhile, a tender offering 15-year market premium contracts for solar energy produced and fed into the grid will be open until November 28.
Australia plots four new tenders as part of 32 GW renewables scheme
The Australian government says it will open four new Capacity Investment Scheme tenders before the end of the year as it seeks to deliver on its objective of introducing 32 GW of new variable renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.
France deploys 2.76 GW of solar in H1
France installed 1.35 GW of solar in the second quarter of 2025, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 24.85 GW.
Microsoft activates 408 MW Ash Creek solar project in Texas
Primergy Solar has brought the 408 MWac Ash Creek solar facility in Texas online, adding new capacity to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The project is now fully operational.
Danish startup offers CIGS-based VIPV solutions for commercial transport
Denmark’s Green Energy Group provides vehicle-integrated PV solutions for road transport customers in Europe and North America. Its PV systems feature copper-indium-gallium-selenide thin film technology in solutions that are designed to extend onboard battery life, cut Co2 emissions, and decrease diesel fuel consumption.
Ionly launches 5 kWh residential battery
Ionly introduces the XYZ 5 kWh residential battery, featuring 90% European-sourced components and advanced reparability, from its base in Valencia, Spain.
German battery storage hits 22.1 GWh in H1
Germany’s battery storage capacity is rapidly expanding, nearing 2 million installations by the end of the first half of 2025.
‘Small moments of awareness can create real change’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Jodie Brush, Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Verbund Green Power Iberia. She says that real progress happens when everyone is involved. “Gender equality isn’t just a women’s issue. Men must be invited to join the conversation, listening, learning, challenging their own assumptions, and becoming allies,” she states.
Spain launches call for access to 3.68 GW of grid capacity
The Spanish government has kicked off its first grid-access tender for 3,681 MW at eight transmission nodes across six regions, targeting areas with large-scale industrial demand.
Moldova introduces guarantees of origin certificate for renewables
Moldova has introduced an electronic guarantees of origin system to certify renewable energy production, with certificates recognized across the European Union through integration with the EU-wide register.
