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16. 9. 2025

How solar panels benefit the environment

As a sustainable energy source, solar energy plays a key role in combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which is a crucial step towards ensuring human well-being and protecting wildlife and ecosystems. Solar energy also improves air quality and reduces water consumption in energy production.

11. 9. 2025

Ten innovative ways to use solar energy in everyday life

Solar innovation is changing the way we live, work, and consume energy. Today, solar energy goes far beyond panels on buildings—it can be found in portable devices, smart lighting, and more. These innovative solar ideas are helping people lower their electricity bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and gain greater energy independence.

10. 7. 2025

How to find optimum PV placement in mountain regions

Switzerland’s WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) is investigating how solar yield can be optimized in snow-covered terrain. It is envisaged the results will help to place PV systems on mountains so they make use of light that is reflected from neighbouring slopes.

8. 7. 2025

New EU legislation on batteries at a glance

The European Union aims to be a leader in sustainability – and this time it has set its sights on batteries. The new EU Batteries Regulation, which has been in force for over a year, brings fundamental changes to the entire market.

5. 7. 2025

From around the world: China installed a record 36 GW of solar panels on roofs in the first quarter

China installed a record 60 GW of new photovoltaic capacity in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to an increase in rooftop panel installations ahead of an update to grid connection rules, according to Rystad Energy. Roof installations are expected to continue growing, but new regulations on self-consumption are changing regional development strategies and increasing project complexity.

3. 7. 2025

Cyber security of European solar power plants

A report by the European solar association SolarPower Europe highlights cyber security challenges for photovoltaic installations in the European Union. The main issues are the vulnerability of connected inverters and data management via cloud services outside Europe.

1. 7. 2025

Agrivoltaics: the future of sustainable land use

With growing pressure to decarbonize the energy system while preserving arable land and biodiversity, agrivoltaics is rapidly becoming an important path to sustainable development.

28. 6. 2025

From all around the world: Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable

The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments. Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a proposed undersea electricity connection designed to transport renewable energy from North Africa to Europe.

26. 6. 2025

Importance of Cybersecurity in Solar Panel Systems

The rising demand for sustainable energy has led to the popularity of solar panel systems as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional energy sources. However, with the increasing integration of technology in these systems, the risk of cyber-attacks has become a pressing concern.