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Lithuania’s grid operators can now disconnect solar plants without cybersecurity measures While Lithuania’s heightened cybersecurity laws are helping solar plants larger than 100 kW become more secure, some owners have faced increased costs and a waiting list to fully implement the new measures.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 05, 2026
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European Commission to conduct risk assessment of EU solar, wind installations The European Commission says its new strategic roadmap for digitalization and AI in energy will address cybersecurity concerns by undertaking a risk assessment of solar and wind installations in the EU and reviewing the energy security of supply framework.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 04, 2026
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UK hits 22.3 GW solar capacity as cost per kW falls Latest government data records 2,026,000 installations totaling 22.3 GW of capacity. Total installed capacity grew by 11.2% over the 12 months to the end of April 2026.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 04, 2026
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Markets & Policy
France, Germany, Portugal, Spain set daily solar records Latest analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting finds the weekly average electricity price increased in France, Portugal and Spain last week despite new daily solar records as wind energy production fell and demand increased.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 03, 2026
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Slovenia to introduce electricity sharing Slovenia will launch electricity sharing on July 1, allowing solar owners to transfer excess electricity to designated recipients anywhere in the country at a mutually agreed price. Registration for the scheme is now open.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 02, 2026
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Technology & Products
Spanish building renovated with photovoltaic railings A collaboration between Saint-Gobain Glassolutions, Onyx Solar and Comenza has integrated photovoltaic glass into a railing system of an apartment building in Spain.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
New solar records for May in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal Latest analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting records an upward trend in electricity prices as TTF gas futures in the ICE market reach their highest maximum settlement price since April 8.
Patrick Jowett
May 29, 2026
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Romania tightens grid connection rules for future projects Romania is increasing the financial guarantee required to obtain a grid connection permit and bringing in an authorization guarantee for construction in a bid to curb speculative projects and create more realistic pipelines.
Patrick Jowett
May 28, 2026