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Research & Development
European solar startups raise €82 million in January-August Analysis by Avnet Silica says energy security remains the most significant driver of investment in European solar startups today as financing levels begin to increase after reaching an all-time low last year.   
Patrick Jowett
Oct 28, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Norwegian alliance calls for increased solar support Trade union, environmental and business organisations in Norway have signed a joint letter demanding the Norwegian government backs five measures to support the country’s solar industry.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 26, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Austria allocates 173 MW at average price of €0.0642/kWh in PV tender Austria’s third solar market premium auction of 2026 attracted 195 successful bids, with a volume-weighted average price of €0.0642/kWh, slightly higher than in the previous round.
Ralph Diermann
Oct 23, 2026
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Markets & Policy
European solar, BESS marketplace expands to Romania Solmeria, an online marketplace for selling solar and battery energy storage systems directly to buyers, is now listing projects in Romania alongside offers in France and Italy.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 23, 2026
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Technology & Products
New financing models needed for agrivoltaics Speakers at the AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2026 say rising interest rates, uncertainty over electricity revenues and the need to ensure the long-term viability of farming are making agrivoltaic projects harder to finance.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Oct 21, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Key takeaways from Intersolar Summit Romania  With Romania home to one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets, the country’s first Intersolar summit brought together industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the market’s next phase, from grid access to storage and energy resilience.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Solar module manufacturing in Europe: Ideal factory capacity ranges from 1 GW to 3 GW Laura Sartore, CEO of Ecoprogetti, spoke with pv magazine about the evolution of solar supply chains, addressing protectionism, industrial policy and economies of scale. While the United States and India are focusing on strengthening domestic supply chains, Europe may need a different approach: a network of medium-sized manufacturers capable of balancing financial viability with production flexibility.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 20, 2026
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Research & Development
Holosolis secures EU Innovation Fund support for 5 GW solar factory The funding is part of a €3.4 billion ($3.98 billion) EU initiative supporting 77 clean-tech projects, including heat pump and battery manufacturing facilities across Europe.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Oct 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Politicians propose plug-in solar, batteries in Norway A group of Green Party politicians in Norway are calling on the Norwegian government to make it possible to connect plug-in solar and batteries that meet established safety requirements by the end of 2027.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 19, 2026