February 17, 2025Concern in the solar industry: Government’s S21 reform threatens investments and jobs

France
Concern in the solar industry: Government’s S21 reform threatens investments and jobs

The French government has imposed a retroactive moratorium on photovoltaic installations of less than 500 kWp (S21 segment), creating uncertainty in the sector. Arnaud Raymond, an independent recruiter specializing in renewable energy in France, warns that this decision directly impacts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), putting more than 60,000 jobs at risk and reducing the competitiveness of the solar industry.

February 17, 2025Germany advances in solar regulation: How will the “Solarspitzen” impact the market?

Germany
Germany advances in solar regulation: How will the “Solarspitzen” impact the market?

The Federal Council of Germany has approved the Solarspitzen (Peak Solar Law), establishing new rules for financing photovoltaic installations and promoting the installation of smart meters. The German solar sector faces a major shift with the implementation of this regulation, aimed at stabilising the market and improving solar energy integration into the electricity grid.

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