European solar-plus-storage ramp-up could cut 2030 power costs by 49%
A faster rollout of solar and storage could cut the operating costs of European energy by 49% by 2030, according to SolarPower Europe.
Corporate solar financing more than doubles to US$11.1 billion in Q1 2026
Global corporate solar financing reached US$11.1 billion across 53 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to Mercom.
EU bans funding for energy projects using Chinese inverters—will it move the needle on cybersecurity?
The European Commission has reportedly banned EU funds from supporting energy projects using Chinese-made inverters.
Novar acquires 100MW solar PV plant in Germany, potential to co-locate 160MWh BESS
Dutch-based solar developer Novar has acquired a 100MW solar PV plant in Baden-Württemberg, a southern state in Germany.
Italy ‘definitely’ most attractive European market for solar development
Italy is the most attractive European country for solar development, according to the chief of staff of German independent power producer (IPP), Encavis.
ILOS secures US$530 million facility to scale European solar PV and BESS pipeline
ILOS Projects has upsized its structured credit facility to €450 million, as it targets more than 2GW of solar PV and BESS capacity across Europe by 2028.
Solar PPA prices in Q1 2026 fall in Europe, rise in North America
The average price of a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) signed in Europe fell to €55.05/MWh (US$64.83/MWh) in the first quarter of 2026.
Iberdrola reaches 400MW in Italy with acquisition of Lazio solar plant
Iberdrola is set to acquire a 42MW solar PV plant in Lazio, Italy, taking its total installed renewable capacity in the country to 400MW.
R.Power secures funds for 80MW Polish PV plant
Polish independent power producer (IPP) R.Power Renewables has secured project financing to support an 80MW solar PV project in Poland.
European solar PV module price increase in March 2026 ‘may prove temporary’, says sun.store
The selling price of solar PV module technology types in Europe has continued to increase in March 2026, according to the latest report from online solar marketplace sun.store.
