European solar investment viable amid economic and political ‘rhetoric’
Economic trends and the US election have changed the conditions for investment in the European solar sector, say SFIEU panellists.
Data centres will be one part of ‘moderate’ electricity demand growth in Europe
Europe will see “moderate” electricity demand increase in the coming years, despite the global growth of data centres and AI.
Asset managers need to be ‘dealt into the poker game’ to maximise the value of European solar assets
Involving asset managers in the entire lifecycle of a solar project could be the most effective way to maximise the value of their assets.
Pan-European solar portfolios have become ‘narrow and deep’
Investment in pan-European solar portfolios have become ‘narrow and deep’ rather than ‘broad and shallow’, according to speakers at SFIEU 2025.
Human capital and the green skills gap
The green skills gap is “both manageable and requiring of active engagement”, according to a panel industry leaders.
The challenges of retrospectively co-locating solar and storage
The grid connection process is one of the most significant challenges to co-located solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, a panel of experts has noted.
Lessons from Europe: current appetite for solar is being driven by corporate interests
On day one of Solar Finance and Investment Europe, we explore the lessons the UK can learn from a successful 500MW+ development in Germany.
‘Better granularity’: Solargis on the launch of its Evaluate 2.0 programme
Slovakian software provider Solargis has launched Evaluate 2.0, the second generation of its 3D PV power plant designer.
European PPA deals surge at end of 2024
December 2024 saw 2GW of power purchase agreements contracted in Europe, making it the second strongest month of the year for off-take deals.
Solar PV overtakes coal in EU power sector
The report from clean energy think tank Ember showed solar PV accounting for 11% of EU electricity while coal fell to historic lows of 10%.
