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Solar energy is playing a crucial role in Europe’s clean energy growth, from rooftop systems to floating solar and utility-scale plants. Discover the latest in PV technology, grid integration challenges, and hybrid projects shaping solar as a cornerstone of the continent’s energy transition.

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Space-based solar demonstration gets go ahead

Reflect Orbital has gained Federal Communications Commission approval to deploy a demonstration space-based solar energy and light satellite.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
20/07/2026

Dutch solar producer deploys software to maximise portfolio

Powernaut software has been rolled out across DSG's 350MW Dutch renewable energy portfolio to boost monitoring and operations.

Louise Davis
17/07/2026

Solar deals add momentum to Poland's renewable energy boom

Gülermak Renewables in 45MW PPA deal for two projects while Qualitas Energy reveals $60m financing for two greenfield sites.

Louise Davis
16/07/2026

Electrification hinges on doubling renewables says IRENA

IRENA's latest report highlights the need for renewables to grow 2.5 times faster in order to meet global electrification targets.

Pamela Largue
15/07/2026

World Bank helps fast-track India's rooftop solar ambitions

The loans will drive India's rooftop solar rollout, boost clean energy access, create jobs and stimulate private investment.

Pamela Largue
14/07/2026

DEWA tops performance and efficiency indicators

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported ranking first in 13 key performance indicators across its operations.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
14/07/2026

‘Reflectricity’ to increase solar PV output by 20%

Canadian startup Reflect10 has developed an architecture that could deliver an up to 20% average gain in production from solar PV panels.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
13/07/2026

Heatwaves expose solar storage and housing design problems

The challenge is not the availability of solar technology, but how it is integrated into the wider energy system, writes Steve Day.

Guest/partner contributor
10/07/2026

Solar and storage surge as electrification grows shows report

The Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy shows expanding rates of solar plus storage as electricity demand rises.

Pamela Largue
30/06/2026

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