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Rise in solar module prices comes to a halt Solar module prices remained largely stable in Europe in July, with improved availability across most segments, while back-contact modules continued to face supply constraints.
Martin Schachinger, pvXchange.com
5 hours ago
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Applications & Installations
Kosovo breaks ground on 105 MW of solar Construction of the first solar project to be awarded under auction in Kosovo is now underway.
Patrick Jowett
7 hours ago
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Research & Development
Grid tariff design key to renewable energy communities Research from Austria explores if participation in multiple renewable energy communities under new grid tariffs with varying costs functions can incentivize prosumers to undertake additional investments in flexibility.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Solar PV offers significant untapped potential for Finland Despite its high-latitude, Finland is poised to build nearly 70 GW solar PV that complements rich wind power resources and outcompetes new nuclear power. A stream of energy system research reveals how the “midnight sun” and deep sector coupling makes solar PV the unexpected summer backbone of the Nordic nation’s carbon-neutral future to form a synergetic basis alongside wind power.
LUT University
Jul 15, 2026
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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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Markets & Policy
Amsterdam tightens conditions around sustainable solar panel subsidy Amsterdam’s subsidy scheme for highly-sustainable solar panels has been extended to the end of the year. The scheme has already supported the installation of over 3,500 panels across the Dutch capital.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 14, 2026
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EU publishes draft terms of 4th hydrogen auction The European Commission has published draft terms and conditions for the fourth European Hydrogen Bank auction, planned for end-2026 with a €500 million budget. The procurement exercise will maintain competitive bidding and fixed-premium support while introducing strengthened eligibility requirements, including electrolyzer supply-chain resilience, cybersecurity, ans state aid compliance.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 10, 2026
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‘Never underestimate the impact you can have, whatever your role’ This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Lindsay Dixon, Corporate Partnerships Manager at the UK’s SolarAid. She highlights how solar energy is not only a powerful tool for decarbonisation but also a pathway to inclusion—improving health, education, safety, and livelihoods for underserved communities. Through strong partnerships, women’s empowerment, and locally driven solutions, solar can create lasting social and economic impact.
Women in Solar+ Europe
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Switzerland deploys 1.33 GW of solar in 2025 Switzerland’s PV market added 1.33 GW of new capacity in 2025, bringing cumulative installations to 9.5 GW, while solar generation covered 13.71% of electricity demand.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 10, 2026