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A New Guide Reveals the Benefits of Agrisolar for Farmers
To enable additional benefits for agriculture and the energy sector, SolarPower Europe has published a guide on agrisolar, showing through examples how farmers and landowners can benefit from implementing agrisolar projects on...
New Solar Capacity in France Exceeds 3 GW in the First Nine Months
France has taken another step forward in the development of its solar capacity in 2024. By installing approximately 3.32 gigawatts (GW) of new solar systems in the first nine months, the country...
EU Imported Solar Panels Worth 19.7 Billion Euros in 2023
As the European Union pursues its energy transition and sustainable energy goals, Eurostat data for 2023 reveals the current state of green technology imports and exports, focusing primarily on solar panels, wind...
EBRD Supports Croatia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Operated by Hrvatska Elektroprivreda
For the construction and future operation of the "Korlat" solar power plant in Croatia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to 31.6 million euros...
The World’s Largest Lightweight and Circular Solar Power Plant Opened in Belgium
In the municipality of Genk, Belgium, the world’s largest circular and lightweight solar installation was presented, located on the roof of the SABIC company.
This unique solar system generates 2,000 MWh of electricity...
Romania Inaugurates New Solar Park with Energy Storage System
In Sărmășag, Sălaj County, the "Sărmășag" solar park has been officially inaugurated, marking a significant step in Romania’s energy transition.
The new solar facility, with an installed capacity of 51.4 MW, also includes...
Solar Parks Can Contribute to Nature Restoration in the EU
The association SolarPower Europe and the nature conservation organization The Nature Conservancy have released an important document highlighting the role of solar parks in combating climate change and restoring natural habitats.
The new...
50.4 Million Euros Secured for the Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Europe
The trend of increasing solar power capacity is expanding to water surfaces, and one of the largest such projects in Europe is being built in northwestern France. After the project faced financing...
Why virtual Power Plants are the Future of Solar Energy
Renewable energy sources like solar are volatile, meaning there is not enough energy production to meet demand when the sun doesn't shine.
However, when the sun does shine, solar panels can feed so...
The Role of Hydrogen and Iron in an Innovative Solution for Solar Energy Storage
Although solar energy currently available in many countries could meet a significant portion of electricity needs, certain challenges are associated with this energy source. Solar energy is not consistently available. For example,...
Australia is Building the World’s Largest Solar Area
The world's largest solar area project, named the Australia-Asia Power Link, will power three million households and is located in the Northern Territory of this continent. The project has already received the...
Giant Clams – Master Engineers of Solar Energy and Efficiency
It is well known that answers to many questions can often be found in nature. Have you ever heard that there are natural solar systems that can serve as examples of efficient...
Germany: As Solar Capacity Grows, Equipment Production Declines
Germany is making significant progress in developing renewable energy sources. The German Federal Statistical Office—Statistisches Bundesamt—confirmed this by providing data on solar energy capacity.
As reported, in April 2024, about 3.4 million solar...
First Net-Zero Academy to Train 100,000 Workers in the EU Solar Photovoltaic Value Chain
The Commission has launched the European Solar Academy, the first in a series of EU Academies to be set up under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) to have in place the necessary...
Global Solar Installations Almost Double in 2023 But Leaves Emerging Economies in the Dark
2023’s new solar installations would cover more than half of India’s annual electricity needs or more than Brazil’s entire consumption. Compared to Europe, the annual installations would exceed the total yearly electricity...
Can Floating Solar Power Plants Cover the Entire Energy Consumption of a Country?
Certain countries have huge potential when it comes to floating solar power plants, and new research shows that some of them could be entirely dependent on this energy source.
Researchers from Bangor and...
