Europe’s solar generation hit new heights during June heatwave
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that significant swathes of Europe saw much more solar irradiance than normal last month.
‘Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Jessica Klein, Head of Regulatory EU & Germany at RWE Renewables. She says working in solar it’s not just joining an industry, but also becoming part of a global shift toward a cleaner, smarter, more inclusive energy future. “Claim your space in that movement. And help lead the way,” she states.
UK parliament calls for solar supply chain law, forced labor import ban
Cross-party human rights committee says legislation needed to combat forced labor in solar supply chains, in report urging the UK government to introduce mandatory due diligence measures. Solar Energy UK expresses disappointment in committee’s portrayal of the UK solar industry.
French solar module maker CreaWatt placed in receivership
French solar module maker CreaWatt was placed in receivership on July 16, with a court hearing set for Sept. 3 to determine its future.
SolarPower Europe predicts negative annual growth of EU’s solar market
SolarPower Europe’s mid-year market analysis is forecasting negative annual growth in 2025 for the first time in almost a decade. It is expecting 64.2 GW of solar to be added this year, compared to 65.1 GW last year.
European solar installers face declining sales, installations
A German sustainability research center says a market survey shows that installation volumes and revenues are falling among large European solar installers with annual revenue above €100 million ($117.5 million).
Romanian utility signs deal for 10 MW floating solar project on reservoir
Romania’s Hidroelectrica has signed a contract with Waldevar Energy for a 10 MW floating solar project billed as Europe’s largest on a reservoir.
Parameter analysis of 842 bifacial solar modules from 236 manufacturers
An international research team has conducted an extensive overview of bifacial solar modules from 39 countries. Their analysis took into account the best of the median values indicated in the product specifications and found that heterojunction and back-contact panels provide the best parameters.
UNDP seeks bids for hybrid solar at wastewater plant in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is running a tender for a hybrid solar system to support a wastewater treatment facility in northeastern Ukraine. The deadline for applications is Aug. 12.
Home storage grows across Europe in first half of 2025
Home battery demand was subdued in Germany and Italy in the first six months of 2025 but rose in Austria, France, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. One driver was falling prices, with EUPD Research reporting an average €711 ($833)/kWh in the first half of the year.
