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First PV plant operating in Poland’s balancing market The 204 MW Zwartowo solar power plant is the first large-scale solar project authorized to provide balancing services in Poland.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 22, 2026
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European electricity prices increase despite falling gas prices AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price was above €95 ($111.70)/MWh last week in all major European markets except France, Portugal and Spain. These three countries each set new records for solar energy production for a day in April last Friday, recording 145 GWh, 26 GWh and 213 GWh respectively. 
Patrick Jowett
Apr 21, 2026
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The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-ever electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 21, 2026
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Philippines adds 899 MW of solar in 2025 Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency say the Philippines’ cumulative solar capacity neared 3.9 GW by the end of last year. Deployment rates look set to increase in the coming years, led by a gigawatt-sized pipeline of projects procured under the country’s green energy auctions.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 20, 2026
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Solar rebound effect could raise Europe’s electricity demand 5% by 2050 Research from Germany’s FernUniversität Hagen finds the solar rebound effect, caused by households increasing their total electricity consumption after installing a solar system, is currently a blind stop in Europe’s energy system planning and abatement scenarios.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 20, 2026
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The Hydrogen Stream: Levelized cost of hydrogen at Mediterranean ports can be as low as €2.5/kg for hybrid systems A study from the University of Naples Federico II finds hydrogen production at Mediterranean ports could cost €5.7–8.6/kg using only renewables and €2.5–13/kg in hybrid systems, with solar emerging as the most reliable resource and wind outperforming it in select locations. Alongside these findings, major industry developments include new hydrogen and e-fuel projects, advanced electrolyser technologies, and EU-backed infrastructure expansion supporting large-scale decarbonization.
Sergio Matalucci
Apr 17, 2026
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Philippines announces 7th renewables auction The country’s seventh green energy auction is set to procure rooftop, ground-mounted and floating solar projects across the Philippines, with increased allocation in Mindanao. The Department of Energy plans to release the auction’s terms of reference during the second quarter of this year.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2026
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Italy installs 1.43 GW of PV in Q1 The country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 44.9 GW at the end of March, according to recent figures from Italian PV association Italia Solar.
Sergio Matalucci
Apr 17, 2026
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Hydro-Quebec’s 300 MW solar tender oversubscribed Canadian utility Hydro-Quebec has revealed the long list of bidders in its 300 MW solar tender. A total 60 bids were submitted with a cumulative capacity of 481 MW.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2026