French renewables tender awards all 507.7 MW to solar
The French government says PV swept its latest technology-neutral auction, with 36 projects totaling 507.7 MW awarded in the fourth round as prices fell and agrivoltaics gained ground.
The Hydrogen Stream: Europe forecasts €240 billion for hydrogen grids to 2040
The European Commission says its new grids package includes €240 billion ($281.8 billion) for hydrogen networks to 2040, alongside fresh Italian State aid for clean tech deployment.
Hungary launches $305 million subsidy for residential battery storage
The Hungarian government says its new HUF 100 billion ($305.4 million) program will support 10 kW home battery systems to boost solar self-consumption and cut evening-peak demand.
Ireland reaches 1 GW of installed rooftop PV capacity
Ireland surpassed 2.1 GW of installed solar capacity in November 2025, and the country’s solar association, Solar Ireland, has revealed that 1 GW of this is from rooftop installations.
Táctica Industrial unveils off-grid PV system for modular green hydrogen
Spanish renewables specialist Táctica Industrial says its off-grid photovoltaic system produces green hydrogen at about €400 ($470)/kW using modular alkaline electrolysis without inverters or grid connection.
Interspace single-axis agrivoltaics has lowest environmental impact in Europe
A group of scientists has simulated fixed vertical, interspace and overhead single-axis as well as overhead dual-axis agrivoltaic systems for 30 years and has found interspace single-axis system emerged as the most environmentally favorable configuration in Europe.
‘We’re taught to only apply for roles when we can tick every box’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Gemma Buckley, Chief Legal Officer at UK-based Solarport. She says that one of the most persistent barriers wome are witnessing is how they are socialised. “Research shows men apply for promotion or a new role when they’re 60% qualified; women wait until they’re 100% qualified. I’ve watched this play out throughout my career,” she states.
Italy assigns 1.1 GW in PV auction open to projects with ‘non-Chinese’ modules
The procurement exercise, the second solar auction under Italy’s Fer X incentive scheme and first to exclude the use of Chinese solar modules, cells and inverters for projects above 1 MW in size, concluded with a final average price of €0.06637/kWh.
TCL Sunpower unveils residential battery
The new modular energy storage solution is compatible with TCL Sunpower solar panels and offers 10–30 kWh capacity, multiple inverter options, and enhanced safety features.
European battery storage fleet expected to grow 45% year-over-year to 16 GW in 2025, WoodMac says
Germany continues to lead Europe’s battery energy storage market, with 18 GW of utility-scale demand and 8 GW from commercial and industrial applications over the next decade.
