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Czechia installs 295 MW of solar in H1 While momentum in Czechia’s C&I solar market remains strong, the country recorded a drop in residential solar installations over the first half of 2026.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 11, 2026
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When the rivers stop flowing: Europe’s drought summer measured River-flow, generation and price data from April to July 2026 point to a drought corridor stretching from the Rhine delta to the lower Danube. Hydropower output across the corridor was about one-fifth below the recent norm, falling by a third to a half in the worst-hit systems. Nuclear plants along the Danube also cut output as river flows dropped to their lowest levels in seven years. Gas, imports and unusually wet conditions in Iberia helped offset the shortfall, but at steadily rising prices.
WSP
Aug 10, 2026
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European transmission system operators prepare for solar eclipse European transmission system operators are preparing for the August 12 solar eclipse, which is expected to temporarily reduce photovoltaic generation but pose no threat to electricity supply. French and German grid operators forecast PV output declines of around 9.7 GW and 2 GW, respectively, with the impact expected to be lower than during previous eclipses.
Sandra Enkhardt, François Puthod
Aug 10, 2026
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High energy prices reshape Dutch solar market ahead of net-metering phaseout Preliminary market data suggests residential PV sales have slowed in the Netherlands this year, while high energy prices, grid congestion and the forthcoming end of net-metering are accelerating demand for batteries.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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August eclipse to test European, US grids with solar ramps In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, explores the expected impact of the forthcoming solar eclipse on August 12.
Solcast
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Solar leads Portugal’s electricity mix for the first time in July Solar accounted for 19% of national consumption in July, followed by hydroelectric generation (16%), wind power (13%), and biomass (5%).
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Latvia’s solar capacity surpasses 1.5 GW Latvia has installed around 600 MW of solar so far this year, meaning 2026 has already broken the country’s record for solar deployed in a calendar year. Solar was Latvia’s largest source of electricity in May and June, with figures for July yet to be released.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Finnish push for data center flexibility Green energy parks combining renewables grid supply with onsite generation, energy storage and energy management software can enable data centers to participate positively in the energy market. Seppo Ihalianen told pv magazine how Finland’s ecogrid.energy is implementing this approach, beginning with a 300 MW project.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 06, 2026
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Research & Development
Meaningful local engagement key to floating PV acceptance Research from the Netherlands comparing the social acceptance of three floating PV projects finds community backing differed as the concerns of local communities where address differently in each case.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026