19 December 2024
SolarPower Europe embarks on a kayak clean-up adventure on the Senne river
The SolarPower Europe team recently headed to the Senne river in Brussels to hop in kayaks and join City to Ocean's clean-up mission!
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16 December 2024
Sustainability is at the heart of solar in Europe: Sustainable Solar Europe 2024
On 12th December, over 200 attendees including key industry players, academics, policymakers and other stakeholders gathered at the third edition of Sustainable Solar Europe, a SolarPower Europe flagship event co-organised with Intersolar.
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16 December 2024
New innovation fund call for innovative net-zero technologies
The European Commission has published a new call for proposals to support low-carbon technologies under the Innovation Fund programme.
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20 November 2024
SolarPower Europe's Digitalisation Strategy Day 2024
On November 15th, SolarPower Europe hosted at our offices in Brussels a Digitalisation Strategy Day, bringing together leading voices from the solar PV industry, policymakers, and data experts for a day of insightful discussions and strategic collaboration. The event provided a unique platform to explore the role of digitalisation in the solar industry, foster member connections, and generate actionable outcomes to drive data innovation across the PV value chain.
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20 November 2024
Driving the solar revolution at COP29
From 13-16 November, our CEO Walburga Hemetsberger, and Director of Global Affairs Máté Heisz, were bringing their solar insights to COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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15 November 2024
SolarPower Europe wins award for Best Association Team
SolarPower Europe won silver in the Best Association Team category at the Association Excellence Awards 2024, held in London on 8 November.
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14 November 2024
AgriVoltaics Forum 2024 unites solar and agriculture players in Madrid
AgriVoltaics Industry Forum 2024 took place in Madrid on 5-6 November, gathering over 200 attendees, including solar and agriculture industry experts, researchers, and policymakers.
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8 November 2024
SolarPower Europe and RES Croatia deepen their partnership to accelerate the deployment of solar in Croatia and beyond
As Croatia approaches the milestone of 1GW of solar capacity, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the region’s renewable energy ambitions and helping Croatia unlock its significant solar potential.
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28 October 2024
RE-Source 2024: bridging buyers and suppliers to power Europe's renewable future
This year’s event in Amsterdam saw record participation, with over 1,400 attendees and 350+ corporate buyers connecting with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
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25 October 2024
Shaping solar’s research and innovation future: ETIP PV Committee meeting
From 21-22 October 2024, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) gathered in Munich for its annual Steering Committee Meeting, and a factory visit of Wacker Chemie’s site in Burghausen, Germany.
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17 October 2024
World's Largest Circular and Lightweight Solar PV Rooftop Installation Unveiled in Genk, Belgium
SolarPower Europe was pleased to attend the inauguration of the world's largest lightweight and fully circular solar PV system manufactured in Europe, located at SABIC's compounding plant in Genk, Belgium.
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24 September 2024
Electrifying Strasbourg
From 17-18 September, members of the Electrification Alliance travelled to Strasbourg, to organise activities for the European Parliament's plenary session.
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13 September 2024
SolarPower Europe brings the sun to Brussels!
Brussels does have sun! Yes, you heard it right – SolarPower Europe brought the sun to the European Parliament in Brussels from 9-12 September, to offer a bright welcome to new and returning Members of Parliament (MEPs) and Parliamentary staff.
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3 September 2024
NEW SolarPower Europe Magazine: The Sun Times
The stories in this magazine showcase how people and communities are better connected due to solar energy; farmers benefiting from increased crop yield and additional revenue streams; small businesses to energy intensive industries reducing their carbon footprint and their energy bills.
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14 August 2024
Solar for Ukraine: Brovary’s hospital goes solar
On 25 July 2024, the RePower Ukraine Foundation officially inaugurated a hybrid solar and storage system at Brovary Regional Hospital in Ukraine.
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19 July 2024
Rays of hope: Solar energy lights up Kharkiv Children's Hospital
On 19 July 2024, the RePower Ukraine Foundation officially inaugurated a hybrid solar and storage system at Kharkiv Children’s Hospital.
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10 July 2024
TRUST-PV wraps up with a dynamic Green Energy Training week in sunny Rome
From 25-28 June, TRUST-PV, the 4-year Horizon 2020 funded project, took part in a concluding week of activities in Rome, with its final General Assembly, and a Green Energy Training (GET) week for partners and stakeholders, co-organised with BayWa r.e.
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27 June 2024
A stellar week of activities at Intersolar Europe 2024
The biggest solar event of the year, Intersolar Europe, took place from 18 to 21 June in Munich, attracting a record 3,048 exhibitors and 115,000 visitors who attended various conferences and explored the exhibition.
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26 June 2024
Global Associations Workshop at Intersolar 2024: Lighting the Way Forward
At Intersolar 2024, we organised our Global Associations Workshop in Munich, with over 30+ participants from national associations from around the globe.
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13 June 2024
SolarPower Europe shines at European Sustainable Energy Week
SolarPower Europe wrapped up an energising week of insightful events at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels.
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11 June 2024
SolarPower Europe wins European Association of the Year
SolarPower Europe won ‘European Association of the Year’ and ‘Best Association Podcast’ at the International & European Association Success Awards during the Associations World Congress held in Graz, Austria.
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31 May 2024
SolarPower Europe's Rooftop PV Strategy Day 2024
On May 28, SolarPower Europe held a Rooftop PV Strategy Day at our offices in Brussels, hosting members of our Buildings & Prosumers Workstream alongside representatives from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER).
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29 May 2024
Solar innovation spotlight: Highlights from the 2024 ETIP PV Conference and EVERPV-RESiLEX workshop
On 22-23 May, the ETIP PV Steering Committee; the 2024 ETIP PV Conference; and EVERPV and RESiLEX joint workshop took place in Brussels.
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15 May 2024
SUPERNOVA project launches in Italy
On 11-12 April, we launched our SUPERNOVA project at the NOI Techpark, at Bolzano, Italy.
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10 May 2024
Solar communicators gather in Brussels
Solar communicators from national solar associations and solar companies gathered in Brussels for the Solar Communications Forum meeting.
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30 April 2024
Solar for Ukraine: Solar and storage system installed on Irpin school
On 18 April 2024, the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation officially inaugurated a hybrid solar and storage system at Irpin School No.1; the event was attended by German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck.
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19 April 2024
National solar associations gather in Brussels for strategy day
On 18 April, the representatives of the national solar associations spanning across Europe gathered in Brussels for the annual strategy day.
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13 March 2024
GET.invest are on board Mission Solar
During our SolarPower Summit on 5 March, GET. Invest supported 4 sessions to foster discussions about the opportunities to scale up renewable energy markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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8 March 2024
Solar Week 2024: #MissionSolar has landed
With a gathering of over 440 participants, 27 engaging panels, and an impressive lineup of 115 distinguished speakers, SolarPower Summit 2024 undeniably stood out as the largest edition to date.
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1 March 2024
SolarPower Europe CEO joins Clean Energy Transition Dialogue with European Commission President and Vice President
SolarPower Europe CEO, Walburga Hemetsberger, joins two Clean Energy Transition Dialogues to discuss key topics for the energy transition with European Commission President and Vice President.
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21 February 2024
EU Solar Buildings Strategy Day
On 21 February, participants from SolarPower Europe's Buildings & Prosumers Workstream, SEAMLESS-PV Project, manufacturers, research institutes, associations, and members of the European Commission convened in Brussels for the EU Building Strategy Day
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21 February 2024
Have your say in shaping the solar research and innovation agenda
Applications are now open until the 15 April to join the ETIP PV Steering Committee
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8 February 2024
2023: A milestone year for renewable energy in Europe - Unveiling Ember's Electricity Review
2023 was the year in which renewable energy took a major step forward while CO2 emissions, coal and gas reached record lows, according to the yearly European Electricity Market review published by Ember.
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24 January 2024
Solar Quality Summit Europe 2024
The Solar Quality Summit 2024 event took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Barcelona, from 23-24 January, with around 300 participants.
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15 January 2024
IEA report shines spotlight on solar's pivotal role in global energy transition
The latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report, 'Renewables 2023,' has confirmed solar power's leading position in steering the global energy transition.
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8 January 2024
The role of innovation in shaping a sustainable solar industry
On the 7th of November, during our Sustainable Solar Europe conference, representatives from five European funded projects - including RESiLEX and TRUST-PV - discussed the role of European innovation in shaping sustainable solar technologies.
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14 December 2023
A landmark COP28
From 4-9 December, members of the SolarPower Europe team participated in COP28 in Dubai.
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11 December 2023
Empowering Change: Sustainable Solar Europe 2023
In December 2023, Sustainable Solar Europe returned to Brussels for its second annual edition bringing the sector a 360° perspective on solar sustainability.
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1 December 2023
SolarPower Europe member Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation will install solar for a Ukrainian school
Under our ‘Solar Supports Ukraine’ Campaign, SolarPower Europe members will jointly develop a hybrid solar and storage system for the Bucha, Lyceum No. 3 school.
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17 November 2023
#SolarWorksFair 2023
On 16 November, SolarPower Europe held the second edition of its #SolarWorksFair.
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27 October 2023
RE-Source 2023
The RE-Source 2023 event took place in Amsterdam from 25-27 October, this year in a brand new location, to accommodate more participants than we have ever had before!
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25 October 2023
Electrification Alliance launches its new Electrification Manifesto
On 23rd October, as part of the Electrification Alliance, SolarPower Europe held the launch event of our Electrification manifesto, which we unveiled to EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson.
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20 October 2023
IEA launches first-of-its kind grids report
On 17th October, the IEA published a grids report report which presents a comprehensive overview of today's electricity grids, and how they affect the renewables potential worldwide.
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16 October 2023
Renewable Hydrogen Summit 2023
On Thursday 12 October 2023, the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, founded by SolarPower Europe, WindEurope and Breakthrough Energy, hosted the Renewable Hydrogen Summit, at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Brussels.
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12 October 2023
ETIP PV Steering Committee meeting and manufacturing tour
On 10-11 October, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) was based in Berlin for its Steering Committee Meeting, and a factory visit at Oxford PV’s site in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg.
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9 October 2023
Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) 2023
Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) unlocks 13 million dollars investment in renewables in Africa, during 3 day conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
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6 October 2023
Energy sharing breakfast briefing
On 6 October, we organised a joint workshop with the Portuguese Representation to the EU, on energy sharing in the EU Electricity Market Design.
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6 October 2023
SolarPower Europe activities at EU Industry Days 2023
Members of the SolarPower Europe team headed to Malaga to take part in EU Industry Days 2023, during a crucial time of the European solar industry.
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22 September 2023
EUPVSEC Conference 2023: The innovation platform for the global PV sector
On 18-22 September, over 1500 participants attended the EUPVSEC conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
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22 September 2023
SolarPower Europe celebrates 300 members!
SolarPower Europe now represents over 300 members across the solar value chain.
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24 July 2023
Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA)
SolarPower Europe and the African Solar Industry Association (AFISA) launch new conference for spurring renewables investment in Africa.
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18 July 2023
Catch up on the progress of TRUST-PV, a Horizon 2020 funded project
The TRUST-PV project has been active within the solar industry for over 3 years now, delivering key milestones thanks to the hard work of TRUST-PV’s partners.
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13 July 2023
Solar Supports Ukraine: Frontline Kharkiv City Hospital Now Solar Powered
Under the Solar Supports Ukraine fundraising campaign, project donor BayWa r.e. and implementing partner RePower Ukraine completed a solar installation on one of the largest hospitals in Kharkiv.
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23 June 2023
SolarPower Europe at EU Sustainable Energy Week
SolarPower Europe wrapped up a week of insightful events for EU Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels - the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe.
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19 June 2023
SolarPower Europe at Intersolar 2023
The biggest solar event of the year, Intersolar Europe, took place from 12 to 16 June in Munich. A whopping 105,000 visitors attended throughout the week for conference events, and to explore the exhibition.
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11 June 2023
SolarPower Europe welcome new Chair and Vice Chair of the National Associations Committee
The National Associations Committee brings together representatives from over 40 National solar PV and renewable associations (NAs) in the European Union and beyond.
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23 May 2023
SolarPower Europe Rooftop PV Strategy Day: Accelerating solar on buildings
On 23 May, SolarPower Europe hosted members of SolarPower Europe’s Buildings & Prosumers Workstream, at our offices in Brussels, for a Rooftop PV Strategy Day.
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11 May 2023
ETIP PV Conference 2023: EU’s solar PV innovation requires more ambition and investment
On 10 and 11 May, around 150 participants attended the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) conference in Brussels.
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9 May 2023
Europe Day 2023: Celebrating the European Year of Skills
On Europe Day 2023, the EU officially launches the European Year of Skills which will focus on investing in the skills of all European citizens in preparation for the green and digital transition.
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3 May 2023
What is the EU's RES Booster?
As a response to the current energy security and climate threats, the European Commission approved new emergency regulation to accelerate renewables in Europe.
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14 April 2023
Menlo Electric and the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation to install solar for a Ukrainian school
Under our 'Solar Supports Ukraine Campaign,' SolarPower Europe members Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation and Menlo Electric will jointly develop a solar and storage installation for the Bucha, Lyceum No. 3 school, one of the projects which we are fundraising for.
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12 April 2023
National solar associations gather in Brussels
On 6 April, SolarPower Europe hosted representatives of Europe’s national solar associations at our offices in Brussels for a solar strategy day.
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6 April 2023
Joining forces to communicate Europe’s solar story
On 8 March 2023, SolarPower Europe launched the Solar Communications Forum during the SolarPower Summit. This initiative provides a forum for communications professionals to discuss, coordinate and align on solar communications.
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13 March 2023
SolarWeek: The race is on!
From 5th -10th March, we celebrated a stellar solar week in Brussels. The race to a solar-powered Europe is on, and we are getting ready to overcome all hurdles, sprinting towards the 1 TW solar finish line.
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9 March 2023
SolarPower Europe launches Solar Jobs Guide
SolarPower Europe launched its Solar Jobs Guide at SolarPower Europe’s SolarPower Summit during a session on ‘Workers and Skills: Getting Ready for Solar.
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Women and solar
For International Women's Day, discover how solar energy is helping address inequality across the world.
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24 February 2023
Ukraine war, one year on: Solar Supports Ukraine
Today marks exactly one year since Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine. One year on, continued support to Ukraine has never been more important. That is why, in December of 2022, SolarPower Europe, the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), and the Ukrainian Solar Energy Association (ASEU), launched a widespread donation campaign, ‘Solar Supports Ukraine.’
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2 February 2023
Solar Quality Summit Europe 2023
The Solar Quality Summit Europe 2023 took place in Barcelona from the 24-25 January. The conference, organised by SolarPower Europe and Intersolar, brought together over 200 stakeholders in solar quality management, including investors, service providers and technology providers.
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25 January 2023
SolarSaves: Supporting Europeans through the energy crisis
The SolarSaves campaign aims to show the versatility of solar, and how it can really benefit everyone as well as helping Europe meet energy security and climate goals.
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21 December 2022
EU solar energy associations launch €300,000 Ukraine fundraising campaign
On 22 December, the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), SolarPower Europe and the Ukrainian Solar Energy Association (ASEU) launched a widespread donation campaign, ‘Solar Supports Ukraine’ to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the citizens of Ukraine.
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15 December 2022
A new way of working
This has been a big year for SolarPower Europe. Solar installation records have been broken across the continent and power from the sun has been recognised as the kingpin for achieving a transition to clean energy for our security and climate. In light of these advancements, we have restructured our workstreams to best represent the priorities of the sector.
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12 December 2022
Shining a light on sustainability
As solar supercharges in Europe and across the world, the focus is on sustainable growth of the sector. One key element of this is ensuring solar not only protects, but nurtures and promotes biodiversity. We talk to Lightsource bp's Director of Environmental & Social Planning, Penny Laurenson, about their initiatives.
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9 December 2022
The launch of the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance and the synergies with ETIP PV
On 9 December 2022, the European Commission launched the European Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Alliance at a high-level conference in Brussels.
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2 December 2022
Passion for solar - the first ever #SolarWorksFair!
On Thursday 1st December, SolarPower Europe hosted its first ever #SolarWorksFair, bringing together the solar industry, education providers and job seekers in one virtual space for informative sessions, networking opportunities and more!
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24 November 2022
EDAMA, GIZ Jordan, SolarPower Europe launch Solar Deployment and Operation Guidelines for Jordan
At the Solar Quality Assurance and Digitalisation Conference, SolarPower Europe, together with EDAMA and the Jordanian Association for Energy, Water & Environment -GIZ Jordan launched guidelines for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar projects and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Best Practice Guidelines.
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17 November 2022
SolarPower Europe joins EU Pact for Skills
On 16 November, SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger participated virtually at the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission’s first ever annual flagship event, the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, in Brussels.
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3 November 2022
COP27: SolarPower Europe Activities
From the 7th to 18th November 2022, members of the SolarPower Europe team will be in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt for the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), participating in discussions about how solar is leading the transition to clean energy, vastly reducing our emissions and providing energy security for all.
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2 November 2022
Sustainable Solar Europe 2022: how can we ensure sustainable growth?
Sustainable Solar Europe is our new flagship event, co-organised with Intersolar. The conference took place in Brussels on 27 October.
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13 October 2022
Global Solar PV Supply Chains: Quo Vadis Europa?
On 11 October, SolarPower Europe organised a webinar where we heard from industry experts and key decision-makers on the state of play regarding solar PV supply chains around the world, what the latest policy developments are, and what this means for Europe.
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7 October 2022
RE-Source 2022: Over 1000 key players gather for Europe's premier PPAs and onsite sourcing event
This was a record year for the RE-Source event with over 240 buyers present, more than doubling the numbers from the previous year.
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4 October 2022
The first ever Africa Renewables Investment Summit: A rundown of the event
From 26th to 29th September 2022, members from SolarPower Europe’s International Cooperation team made their way to Cape Town, South Africa for the inaugural Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS).
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30 September 2022
SolarPower Europe at European Sustainable Energy Week 2022
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event which takes place in September to recognise initiatives to save energy, and move towards renewables for cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy.
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23 September 2022
#SolarJobsWeek 2022: A week of everything solar jobs!
This was a week dedicated to raising awareness around the wide variety of career opportunities available in the solar sector and the announcement of the upcoming #SolarWorks projects we have been working on.
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12 September 2022
A new Ember report unveils Europe’s record solar summer
In this latest report by Ember, they highlight the new records set in Europe for solar generation over the summer months. 18 of the 27 EU Member States set new solar generation records, equating to 99.4 TWh of solar electricity – a 28% increase from summer 2021.
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8 September 2022
RE-Source 2022: Direct sourcing of renewables – the key for Europe’s energy competitiveness, security and climate goals
The RE-Source event is the largest annual gathering in Europe of renewable energy buyers and suppliers. With more markets opening up to the corporate renewable sourcing opportunity, RE-Source 2022 is the perfect platform to network, learn and do business with key players from the renewable energy world.
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31 August 2022
Join us at Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS)
SolarPower Europe are working with the African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and RenewAfrica, supported by GET.invest, to organise Africa Renewables Investment Summit.
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29 July 2022
SolarWorks Shorlisted for Digital Communication Award 2022
SolarPower Europe’s SolarWorks Campaign has been shortlisted for the Digital Communications Awards 2022.
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19 July 2022
SolarPower Europe’s Emerging Markets meet with the Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority
In the run up to COP27, SolarPower Europe’s Emerging Markets met with the Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority to present report on solar investment opportunities in the Middle East.
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7 July 2022
IEA: Exponential Solar PV Growth Needs Diversified Supply Chains
The world should strengthen and diversify solar panel supply chains to secure the net-zero transition, the International Energy Agency has said in a new report this week.
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1 July 2022
Energy Security Needs Energy Storage: Outcome of Renewables + Storage event
Breakthrough Energy, EASE, SolarPower Europe, and WindEurope jointly organised the event “Energy security needs energy storage” in Brussels on 30 June 2022. The event discussed the role of energy storage in the European Commission’s REPowerEU Action Plan, its energy response to the war in Ukraine.
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31 May 2022
SolarPower Europe and Vietnam Clean Energy Association agree new partnership
Ahead of a new SolarPower Europe report on the country, SolarPower Europe and the Vietnam Clean Energy Association sign a new collaboration agreement.
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23 May 2022
Commission launches interest survey for projects in clean tech manufacturing and pilots for deep decarbonisation technologies
The Commission will double the funding for the next large-scale call, planned to open this autumn, to around €3 billion.
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4 May 2022
SolarPower Europe at Intersolar Europe 2022
The SolarPower Europe team will be attending Intersolar Europe in Munich next week (9-12 May 2022), we can't wait to meet our members, partners and colleagues again!
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29 April 2022
SolarPower Summit 2022: Key solar takeaways
One month on, we are taking a look back at the SolarPower Summit – our first in-person summit in 2 years gathering key solar stakeholders to confer on how to take solar to the next level in Europe.
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29 April 2022
New podcast: Live from SolarPower Summit 2022
SolarPower Europe’s Shine On podcast is back! In this special episode, we report live from the SolarPower Summit 2022, which took place on 31st March in Brussels.
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22 April 2022
IPCC Report on Mitigating Climate Change
The IPCC's 6th Assessment outlines the climate mitigation options available to us now, highlighting solar as a key player in achieving our climate goals.
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13 February 2022
European Solar Initiative – One Year On
As part of the EU Industry Days 2022 the European Commission and solar industry came together to reflect on the progress of the European Solar Initiative.
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8 February 2022
How do we reach next-level solar? Find out at SolarPower Summit 2022
2022 is set to be another bright year for solar as we continue to lead the energy transition in Europe.
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8 February 2022
EU Solar Strategy: Public consultation is open!
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on solar energy in the EU, as part of the preparation of a new strategy on solar energy, due for publication later this year.
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1 February 2022
Interview with Solar Team Eindhoven: “By using our greatest energy source, the sun, we can make mobility not about energy consumption rather energy production"
SolarPower Europe had the pleasure of speaking with an inspiring group of young innovators from Eindhoven who have designed and created their own ‘Self-sustaining House on Wheels’, a solar-powered motorhome!
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