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Markets & Policy
Europe’s record solar output drives surge in negative electricity prices Europe generated a record 129 TWh of solar electricity in the second quarter of 2026, driving more frequent negative power prices and reshaping electricity market dynamics. Montel says flexible generation and storage assets are increasingly shifting from day-ahead trading to short-term markets as the continent’s solar capacity continues to expand.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 15, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Port of Valencia activates first 500 kW floating offshore PV unit Spain’s first offshore floating PV platform has arrived at the Port of Valencia, where a 500 kW pilot unit developed by BlueNewables will undergo testing. The PV-bos platform is part of a 1 MW project designed to advance modular floating solar technology for future large-scale offshore deployment.
Jose Pedrosa
Jul 14, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Two injured in fire at photovoltaic plant in Spain A vegetation fire at a photovoltaic plant in Spain’s Palencia province injured two people but was quickly contained, with authorities reporting no confirmed damage to the solar installation. The incident comes amid misinformation linking wildfires to solar developments, despite Spanish law prohibiting the conversion of burned forest land for such projects.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
France, Italy, Spain set daily solar records AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds weekly average electricity prices increased across most major European markets last week as gas prices rose to their highest level since May.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Spain targets wafer production Spain-based Sunwafe is planning a 20 GW ingot and wafer factory. The project is progressing quickly, with a site secured in northern Spain and a €200 million ($232.6 million) grant, newly appointed CEO Michael Pinto tells pv magazine.
Mark Hutchins
Jul 13, 2026
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Research & Development
Study finds heatwaves cause hourly losses of up to 90% in PV plants in Iberian peninsula Researchers in Portugal found that Iberian heatwaves can cause sharp but short-lived PV yield losses, mainly during peak temperature hours due to module heating and inverter derating.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 11, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Spain launches national map of agrivoltaic projects The country’s first national map of agrivoltaic projects tracks operational and planned installations through a validated geolocation database. The initiative aims to improve transparency, support planning, and provide standardized data as Spain develops its regulatory framework for agrivoltaics.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Tests begin at Spain’s largest green hydrogen facility The 25 MW facility, powered by renewable electricity via a PPA, will produce about 2,800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, replacing grey hydrogen and becoming Spain’s largest by 2026.
Jose Pedrosa
Jul 01, 2026
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Technology & Products
Top Cable unveils flexible cable for battery storage projects Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation constraints in densely wired projects.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 25, 2026