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Market analysis
Germany’s Solarpaket 1: New incentives for solar in the DACH region
Here’s a detailed look at Germany’s new Solarpaket 1 legislation, what it includes, and how it’s set to reshape solar’s role across the country and DACH region.
Updated 11 FEB, 25

Market analysis
Examining grid congestion in the Nordics
Find out what causes grid congestion in the Nordics, how each country is tackling the issue, and what the future might look like with a more efficient grid.
Updated 4 FEB, 25

Driving the change
A look at the comunidades energéticas in Spain
Comunidades energéticas are at the heart of Spain’s shift to a greener and more decentralized grid. Explore more about these citizen-powered networks.
Updated 28 JAN, 25

Market analysis
Solar facts and trends in the Nordics
The Nordics are increasingly adding solar to their renewable mix. We explore their solar energy strategy and share the figures that prove their success.
Updated 21 JAN, 25

Policy and regulation
Shining a light on the Solar Sunshot Program in Australia
Australia is on a tight deadline to install 28,000 solar panels a day for the next six years to hit its 2030 decarbonization targets — a tall order that hinges on ramping up domestic production.
To this end, the government launched Solar Sunshot, a $1-billion fund to help local PV companies commercialize their products and strengthen the country’s solar supply chains. Let’s explore this initiative and how it might affect the future of Australia’s energy.
Updated 14 JAN, 25

Policy and regulation
A brief history of solar and renewable energy in Spain
Spain’s journey to solar power success didn’t happen overnight. The country took its first steps towards renewable energy with small-scale solar projects in the 1980s, laying the foundation to become one of today’s most prominent solar markets. Thanks to decades of investment and progress, Spain became one of the world’s leading solar energy producers. Let’s look at how it got there in more detail.
Updated 10 DEC, 24

The rise of string inverters
String inverters are increasingly popular among PV plant developers, according to our annual Trends report. But why? Learn what a string inverter is and which projects benefit from this technology.
Updated 3 DEC, 24

Market analysis
Navigating German renewable processes with RatedPower
Germany found itself in a technical recession in 2023 and is likely to rank among the slowest-growing OECD countries in 2024. One culprit is its energy woes. Gas supply disruptions and nuclear plant closures are increasing energy costs, and the renewable shift needs to move faster to mitigate these effects.
Updated 29 NOV, 24

Market analysis
Efficiency problem: Reducing energy waste is key to green transition
Reducing energy waste is paramount to hitting green targets. Read on to discover how energy is lost and how governments are looking to capitalize on untapped opportunities and upgrade national infrastructure.
Updated 19 NOV, 24

Technology and engineering
Concentrated solar: An unlikely comeback?
Once described as obsolete, the concentrated solar power market ballooned to $53 billion in 2023 and is still growing. Here’s why CSP is making a comeback.
Updated 12 NOV, 24

Market analysis
Exploring renewable and solar energy trends in Spain
Our trend report reveals Spain’s solar power and renewable energy preferences, including bifacial modules, string inverters, tracker structures, and BESS.
Updated 5 NOV, 24

Market analysis
Renewable success stories: the countries with 100% renewable generation
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo generate 100% renewable energy. Read on to find out how they achieved this.
Updated 29 OCT, 24

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