- Science & Technology
Fraunhofer ISE: Solar power on the rise across Europe in the first half of 2025
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In the first half of 2025, Germany and many other European countries generated more solar power than ever before. This was offset by lower electricity generation from wind energy. As a result, the share of renewable electricity in Germany's net public electricity generation was 60.9 percent...
- Science & Technology
Switzerland: Empa presents concept for state-funded »basic solar energy supply«
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A team of researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has proposed a public sector-based basic solar supply. According to Empa, this would increase energy autonomy, promote social justice, and encourage...
- Science & Technology
Fraunhofer ICT begins trial operation of Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow battery
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As part of the RedoxWind project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) commissioned Europe's largest vanadium redox flow battery, according to its own statements.
- Politics
Austria: Kontron Solar hybrid inverters also qualify for »Made in Europe« bonus
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Following the launch of the second call for proposals for photovoltaic and electricity storage projects with the »Made in Europe« bonus in Austria on Tuesday, more and more companies are announcing their eligibility for the increased 20 percent subsidy. The latest addition...
- Top News, Science & Technology
Sunshine in Western Europe in spring 2025 up to 50 percent above average
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Western Europe experienced one of its sunniest springs since records began, with solar radiation significantly above historical long-term averages. This information was reported by Solargis s.r.o., a consulting firm based in Bratislava, Slovakia. From March to May, Western Europe—including the United Kingdom, Belgium..
- Economy
Jost Backhaus takes over as CEO at Juwi
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Juwi has announced that Jost Backhaus will take over as CEO on October 1, with responsibility for finance, human resources, legal affairs, strategy, and portfolio management. He succeeds Carsten Bovenschen, who left the company on May 31, 2025, for personal reasons. Together with Christian Arnold and Stephan Hansen...
- In Practice
Germany: Trianel plans large-scale battery storage facility with 900 MW capacity
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Trianel GmbH, based in Aachen, is planning a large-scale battery storage facility on the outskirts of the Ruhr region in Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. The first phase of expansion will achieve an output of 900 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity...
- Economy
German battery market to decline significantly in 2024
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The German battery market reached a volume of €20.5 billion in 2024, according to the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI). However, with a decline of €3.8 billion (minus 16 percent) compared to 2023, it was unable to continue the strong growth of the previous...
- In Practice
Denmark: Logistics company commissions 35 MW rooftop system
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The new logistics center of the Danish logistics company DSV is home to what is currently probably the world's largest PV rooftop system. This was announced by Ernst Schweizer AG, which supplied the mounting system for it. The ballasted mounting system, »MSP-FR east-west,« was used. It is an aerodynamically optimized solution...
- Top News, Politics
France: National Assembly rejects »nonsensical« plan to halt expansion of solar and wind energy
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On Tuesday, the French National Assembly rejected a proposal to stop expanding renewable energy sources. The corresponding bill was rejected by a vote of 377 to 142, with 47 members abstaining. Surprisingly, on Thursday, the National Assembly...
