Residential installations declined, while utility-scale installations held steady. Solar Italy: stable deductions, simplified connections, and clear rules for system development are needed.



Spanish agrivoltaics seek alignment with the CAP and clear rules for take-off
The IDAE allocated €77 million to 62 pilot projects, while the Ministry of Agriculture is studying how to integrate agrivoltaics into the CAP. “What matters is the total land productivity,” says Martín Behar, UNEF, who warns of the risks of overregulation.
Renewables to surpass coal in global power generation by 2026
The IEA report projects sustained demand growth, with renewables and nuclear leading the transition, stabilising emissions but requiring investment in grids and storage.
MITECO drives over 700 MW of renewables with new environmental resolutions
In the last week of August, projects by Statkraft, Naturgy, Enel, Elawan and Villar Mir were approved, while two wind farms promoted by Forestalia in Zaragoza were rejected.
Experts see in agrivoltaics an opportunity for the industrial specialisation of Spanish photovoltaics
Spain is allocating €77 million to 62 agrivoltaic projects and developing innovative structures such as catenaries that bring prices closer to conventional ones. They stress the need to measure the total land productivity and to develop a flexible regulatory framework to enable a competitive industry.
Wind power recovery drives electricity price declines in Europe
During the third week of August, higher wind generation in Spain, Germany, Italy and Portugal, together with lower demand following the end of the heatwave, pushed electricity prices down across most European markets. Solar output fell across the board, although Germany reached a historic daily production record for August.
Cleantech for Iberia calls for a “Grid Pact” to avoid stalling its green reindustrialisation
So far in 2025, cleantech start-ups have raised €557 million, six times more than in 2024. However, the lack of capacity in the electricity grid and recent regulatory decisions are raising concerns about the future.
Spanish Government backs electro-intensive firms and validates 80% levy discount until July
AEGE’s managing director, Pedro González, analyses the impact of the validation of the 80% discount on grid levies until July and stresses that only a wider deployment of renewable energy, decoupled from gas and CO2, will allow the recovery of competitiveness for industry.
Record boost: 16.1 GW of renewables approved in a single quarter in the United Kingdom
The country recorded a year‑on‑year increase of 195% in solar, wind and storage, with major projects led by Ørsted, RWE and ScottishPower. Experts warn about grid bottlenecks and the urgent need for further investment.
“The only opportunity this scenario opens up is to hybridise renewables with batteries”
In July, Spain lost 1.1 TWh of renewable energy due to grid restrictions. While solar PV and wind capacity continues to grow, energy markets expert and Managing Director of Our New Energy, Miguel Marroquín, stresses that storage is emerging as the key pathway to integrate surplus generation.
Italy surpasses 2 million installations and 40 GW of installed capacity
According to data processed by ITALIA SOLARE based in Gaudì – Terna, 132,276 new photovoltaic systems were connected in the first seven months of 2025, with a total capacity of 3,354 MW. The cumulative total reached 2,011,056 million systems connected by July 30, 2025, with an installed capacity exceeding 40 GW (40,430 MW).
Increased demand due to the heat wave drives up prices in European electricity markets
In the week of August 11, Germany and France set records for solar photovoltaic energy production. Wind energy generation increased in Portugal and France, while in Germany, Italy and Spain it decreased. Electricity demand grew in most European markets, as a result of higher temperatures, which drove up prices in European electricity markets, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
Germany will add 8.6 GW of renewable energy by 2025, but there is still a long way to go by 2030
Between January and July 2025, Germany added 8,646.9 MW of gross renewable capacity, driven by solar and onshore wind. However, growth remains below the pace needed to meet the legally mandated targets for 2030, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).
Renewables surpass 55% of the electricity mix in July with solar PV leading the way
In July, renewables generated 13,871 GWh, accounting for 55.1% of Spain’s national electricity mix. Solar PV led with a 25% share, while electricity demand rose by 2.1% year-on-year and gas use in combined-cycle plants increased by 31.7%.
What conclusions do experts draw from the record level of renewable curtailment?
In July 2025, 11% of the renewable electricity generated in Spain could not be injected into the grid, compared with just 0.8% a year earlier. 93% of the restrictions came from the transmission network.
More than 1,700 GW of renewable energy blocked in Europe by grid bottlenecks
A new report warns that only five grid operators in Europe are modeling a 100% renewable system by 2035, while €7.2 billion in renewable generation was lost by 2024 due to a lack of grid capacity.
Ireland, Spain and Portugal lead PPAs in July with 1.9 GW signed
In July, 16 PPAs were closed in Europe, reaching a total of 1.9 GW. Utilities took the lead, with Bord Gáis Energy at the forefront. Solar energy reduced its share, accounting for only 25% of the contracted capacity.
Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption
This report examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK.
Green Planet Energy and oekostrom AG launch agri-PV hybrid power plant in Parndorf near Vienna
The Parndorf hybrid project combines solar, wind, storage, and agriculture to deliver clean power for over 6,000 homes, setting a benchmark for innovative land use, biodiversity, and regional energy security in Austria.
Spain processes 900 MW of renewables in August with a boost to storage and industrial focus
In August, seven projects totalling 646.665 MW were approved and four totalling 253.26 MW were rejected. The leaders were Iberdrola (180 MW), Zelestra (156 MW), and European Energy (26.16 MW), while Sungrow received approval for 55 MW of storage.
The UK solar sector responds to Parliament’s report on forced labor
The UK solar industry does not condone forced labour anywhere in the global solar supply chain and the UK solar sector has made an explicit commitment to further strengthen its responsible sourcing practices.

Italian photovoltaic sales dropped 33% in the first half of the year
Residential installations declined, while utility-scale installations held steady. Solar Italy: stable deductions, simplified connections, and clear rules for system development are needed.
Spanish agrivoltaics seek alignment with the CAP and clear rules for take-off
The IDAE allocated €77 million to 62 pilot projects, while the Ministry of Agriculture is studying how to integrate agrivoltaics into the CAP. “What matters is the total land productivity,” says Martín Behar, UNEF, who warns of the risks of overregulation.
Renewables to surpass coal in global power generation by 2026
The IEA report projects sustained demand growth, with renewables and nuclear leading the transition, stabilising emissions but requiring investment in grids and storage.
MITECO drives over 700 MW of renewables with new environmental resolutions
In the last week of August, projects by Statkraft, Naturgy, Enel, Elawan and Villar Mir were approved, while two wind farms promoted by Forestalia in Zaragoza were rejected.
Experts see in agrivoltaics an opportunity for the industrial specialisation of Spanish photovoltaics
Spain is allocating €77 million to 62 agrivoltaic projects and developing innovative structures such as catenaries that bring prices closer to conventional ones. They stress the need to measure the total land productivity and to develop a flexible regulatory framework to enable a competitive industry.
Wind power recovery drives electricity price declines in Europe
During the third week of August, higher wind generation in Spain, Germany, Italy and Portugal, together with lower demand following the end of the heatwave, pushed electricity prices down across most European markets. Solar output fell across the board, although Germany reached a historic daily production record for August.
Cleantech for Iberia calls for a “Grid Pact” to avoid stalling its green reindustrialisation
So far in 2025, cleantech start-ups have raised €557 million, six times more than in 2024. However, the lack of capacity in the electricity grid and recent regulatory decisions are raising concerns about the future.
Spanish Government backs electro-intensive firms and validates 80% levy discount until July
AEGE’s managing director, Pedro González, analyses the impact of the validation of the 80% discount on grid levies until July and stresses that only a wider deployment of renewable energy, decoupled from gas and CO2, will allow the recovery of competitiveness for industry.
Record boost: 16.1 GW of renewables approved in a single quarter in the United Kingdom
The country recorded a year‑on‑year increase of 195% in solar, wind and storage, with major projects led by Ørsted, RWE and ScottishPower. Experts warn about grid bottlenecks and the urgent need for further investment.
“The only opportunity this scenario opens up is to hybridise renewables with batteries”
In July, Spain lost 1.1 TWh of renewable energy due to grid restrictions. While solar PV and wind capacity continues to grow, energy markets expert and Managing Director of Our New Energy, Miguel Marroquín, stresses that storage is emerging as the key pathway to integrate surplus generation.
Italy surpasses 2 million installations and 40 GW of installed capacity
According to data processed by ITALIA SOLARE based in Gaudì – Terna, 132,276 new photovoltaic systems were connected in the first seven months of 2025, with a total capacity of 3,354 MW. The cumulative total reached 2,011,056 million systems connected by July 30, 2025, with an installed capacity exceeding 40 GW (40,430 MW).
Increased demand due to the heat wave drives up prices in European electricity markets
In the week of August 11, Germany and France set records for solar photovoltaic energy production. Wind energy generation increased in Portugal and France, while in Germany, Italy and Spain it decreased. Electricity demand grew in most European markets, as a result of higher temperatures, which drove up prices in European electricity markets, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
Germany will add 8.6 GW of renewable energy by 2025, but there is still a long way to go by 2030
Between January and July 2025, Germany added 8,646.9 MW of gross renewable capacity, driven by solar and onshore wind. However, growth remains below the pace needed to meet the legally mandated targets for 2030, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).
Renewables surpass 55% of the electricity mix in July with solar PV leading the way
In July, renewables generated 13,871 GWh, accounting for 55.1% of Spain’s national electricity mix. Solar PV led with a 25% share, while electricity demand rose by 2.1% year-on-year and gas use in combined-cycle plants increased by 31.7%.
What conclusions do experts draw from the record level of renewable curtailment?
In July 2025, 11% of the renewable electricity generated in Spain could not be injected into the grid, compared with just 0.8% a year earlier. 93% of the restrictions came from the transmission network.
More than 1,700 GW of renewable energy blocked in Europe by grid bottlenecks
A new report warns that only five grid operators in Europe are modeling a 100% renewable system by 2035, while €7.2 billion in renewable generation was lost by 2024 due to a lack of grid capacity.
Ireland, Spain and Portugal lead PPAs in July with 1.9 GW signed
In July, 16 PPAs were closed in Europe, reaching a total of 1.9 GW. Utilities took the lead, with Bord Gáis Energy at the forefront. Solar energy reduced its share, accounting for only 25% of the contracted capacity.
Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption
This report examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK.
Green Planet Energy and oekostrom AG launch agri-PV hybrid power plant in Parndorf near Vienna
The Parndorf hybrid project combines solar, wind, storage, and agriculture to deliver clean power for over 6,000 homes, setting a benchmark for innovative land use, biodiversity, and regional energy security in Austria.
Spain processes 900 MW of renewables in August with a boost to storage and industrial focus
In August, seven projects totalling 646.665 MW were approved and four totalling 253.26 MW were rejected. The leaders were Iberdrola (180 MW), Zelestra (156 MW), and European Energy (26.16 MW), while Sungrow received approval for 55 MW of storage.
The UK solar sector responds to Parliament’s report on forced labor
The UK solar industry does not condone forced labour anywhere in the global solar supply chain and the UK solar sector has made an explicit commitment to further strengthen its responsible sourcing practices.
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