Large Scale Utility Solar
Huasun launches 760W solar module with 2000V system voltage
Huasun Energy has introduced its Himalaya 760 HV heterojunction (HJT) solar module, marking an advancement for the company in ultra-high-power module commercialisation. The new module delivers an output of 760W, an efficiency of 24.5%, and features an industry-first...
NHS sites to cut energy costs with expanded UK solar rollout
Dozens of NHS trusts across England will receive funding to install new solar panels as part of the government’s expanded solar rollout, led by Great British Energy. Thirty-four NHS trusts - including ten already in the programme - will benefit from the latest round...
France Solar Week: Interview with Richard Leach, Commercial Manager for Solar & Storage Live Paris
Solar & Storage Live is expanding its European presence with a new event in Paris, targeting one of the continent’s fastest-growing solar and storage markets. Richard Leach, Commercial Manager for Solar & Storage Live Paris, describes how the show will connect...
SolarPower Europe launches EU Agrisolar Policy Map
SolarPower Europe has launched a new policy-tool, the Agrisolar Policy Map, to benchmark agrisolar regulation across 18 EU member states. The initiative is designed to support deployment of solar in agricultural contexts, aligning energy and farming resilience. At its...
Debut of Solar & Storage Live Italia in Verona exceeds expectations and delivers over 4865 attendees
Press Release Terrapinn confirms the success of the latest addition to their global portfolio, Solar & Storage Live Italia, held at the Veronafiere during 8 – 9 October 2025, with over 4865 solar professionals in attendance and 57% of the floorplan rebooked. ...
The solar industry responds to the electric grid blackout
Following the unprecedented blackout that plunged much of Spain and Portugal into darkness on April 28, 2025, the solar industry has responded to speculation regarding the role of renewable energy in the incident. The outage, which disrupted transportation,...
SolarPower Europe urges stronger cybersecurity rules
A new statement from SolarPower Europe addresses the growing cyber threats to European energy infrastructure, as the solar industry calls for urgent updates to EU cybersecurity legislation. A new report by DNV, commissioned by SolarPower Europe, warns that current...
Did renewable energy impact Spain and Portugal’s blackout?
On Monday, 28 April, a widespread blackout hit Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and the south of France, with power returning to most of Spain and Portugal on Tuesday morning. Red Electricia, Spain’s grid operator, was able to restore most of Spain’s electricity demand by...
India installs second-highest solar record in Q1
According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India installed 7.8GW of solar capacity in Q1 of 2025. This is the country’s second-highest quarterly total for the last 13 quarters. Q1 saw India install 7,782 of solar power capacity...
LONGi to supply over 100MW of PV for Latin American project
LONGi Solar has secured an agreement to supply over 100MW of its Hi-MO 9 modules for a utility-scale solar project across Latin America. Led by the company’s European team, the partnership highlights LONGi’s ability to deliver advanced back contact (BC) technology for...
Austria announces “Made in Europe” bonus for PV and storage projects
Austria’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy has introduced a 20% “Made in Europe” bonus for government-funded PV and energy storage projects using European-made components. The incentive will apply to projects funded in the second fundraising round of 2025,...
Solar Energy UK report shows biodiversity boost from solar sites
Solar Energy UK has released Solar Habitat 2025, the latest edition of its annual biodiversity report, revealing that solar farms - when managed with nature in mind - can significantly support and enhance wildlife across the UK. The report is a collaboration between...
Greenpeace and SolarPower Europe partner to accelerate solar in Ukraine
Greenpeace and SolarPower Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate solar installations in Ukraine. The agreement was formalised on 27 March at the SolarPower Summit in Brussels by Nina Schoenian, Managing Director at Greenpeace Germany,...
Introducing SolarPulse: Real Data. Real Insights. Real Impact.
Solar Energy UK is proud to announce its new market intelligence platform SolarPulse. SolarPulse provides critical information on over 4,000 utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects across the country: ⚡Engage with projects at the earliest...
IRENA report shows solar leading global green energy charge
The global renewable energy sector continues to expand, with solar energy leading the way in capacity growth. According to the report Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), renewable power capacity reached 4.448 GW...
UK Energy Week: How is GB Energy’s latest initiative developing?
In a move toward cleaner energy and revitalised public services, the UK Government launched a landmark initiative through a publicly owned entity, Great British Energy (GBE) on 21 March. With a £200m investment aimed at outfitting around 200 schools and nearly 200 NHS...
European Energy breaks ground on second Australian solar park
European Energy, a renewable energy company from Denmark, has broken ground on its new 106 MW Lancaster Solar Park in Victoria. The news follows Monday’s inauguration of the company’s first Australian solar park, which is also in the state of Victoria, and is the next...
UK Energy Week: Public backing for solar farms is rising
New data from trade association Solar Energy UK and Copper Consultancy, published in the paper 2025 – Support continues to grow for solar, has shown a marked increase in the UK public’s support for solar farms. Main points Solar Energy UK reports that 77% of the...
SolarPower Europe: Put flexibility and storage at core of EU energy security discussions
Press Release At the Energy Council in Brussels yesterday, EU Energy Ministers debated Europe’s energy security and affordability challenges. The discussion made one thing clear: renewable energy is energy security. Replacing fossil fuel dependency with secure,...
Report: In 2024 solar added more capacity to the grid than any other energy tech
Press Release The United States installed a record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. According to the US Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review...