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European B2C photovoltaic market lacks truly dominant players Berlin’s Center for Sustainable Transformation has, for the third time, undertaken the challenging task of analyzing the European end-customer market for photovoltaic systems. While the study relies heavily on estimates, it finds that the frequently-assumed dominance of large competitors does not actually exist.
Jochen Siemer
Jul 06, 2026
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Solar warehouse in Kyiv struck by Russian missiles Ukrainian solar energy company Atmosfera was struck during a Russian missile attack on Kyiv last week, destroying some of the solar equipment at its central warehouse. The company says a substantial share of the inventory was saved and confirmed all employees were unharmed.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 02, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Renewables generated 45.5% of EU electricity in Q1 2026 Data released by Eurostat finds EU solar generated 58.8 TWh of electricity during the first three months of the year, up on the 55.3 TWh generated during the first quarter of last year. 
Patrick Jowett
Jul 02, 2026
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Poland, Italy lead Europe’s battery storage revenue rankings A new Clean Horizon analysis estimates annual revenue potential for battery energy storage systems (BESS) across European markets, with Poland, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula among the strongest performers while also highlighting early signs of market saturation.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 02, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Energy Dome to build 23 MW/200 MWh carbon battery in Ireland The project has secured land, planning consent, and a grid connection and has been awarded a 10-year capacity contract. It is expected to come online in 2028.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 01, 2026
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Applications & Installations
RWE, PPC complete 930 MW solar cluster in Greece Germany’s RWE and Greece’s PPC have finished building nine solar farms in northern Greece. The two partners are now working on two additional projects in the area with a combined capacity of 567 MW, due for commissioning next year.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 01, 2026
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Research & Development
Vertical agrivoltaics for oats Researchers in Sweden studied oat production under a vertical agrivoltaic system during the 2024 growing season, comparing it with ground-mounted and open-field conditions. Results showed that crop performance was generally higher under agrivoltaic systems, highlighting their potential for productive dual land use.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Portugal sets September auction for 1.05 GW of energy storage Portugal will hold an auction on Sept. 14 for 1.05 GW of energy storage capacity, including 750 MW of standalone battery storage and 300 MW paired with renewable energy projects, under a new national strategy targeting 3 GW of battery storage by 2030.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 01, 2026
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European heatwave drives up electricity prices The weekly average electricity price stood in excess of €115 ($131.08)/MWh across most major European markets last week after much of the continent dealt with a heatwave, AleaSoft says.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 30, 2026