Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by SolarPower Europe

Ember @ember-energy.org · 3d

NEW | Solar and wind OUTPACED global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025, leading to a fall in fossil fuels compared to this time last year ☀️🌪️

Record solar and steady wind growth is reshaping global power as renewables OVERTAKE coal for the first time.

https://loom.ly/c-MNZSk

3 53 96

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 4d

🚧 The Schuman roundabout isn’t the only thing under construction, Europe’s solar workforce is building our clean energy future!

Christophe Lits shares insights from our EU Solar Jobs Report 2025: record 2024 jobs, a slowdown ahead and forecasts to 2029

👉 www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/out...

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 7d

🆕 ENTSO-E published their factual report presenting facts and data on the system conditions during the Iberian #blackout on 28 April 2025

Together with @unefotovoltaica.bsky.social and APREN - Associação Portuguesa de Energias Renováveis we have issued a statement ⬇️

1 2 2

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 8d

🎬 That's a wrap to our Solar Jobs & Skills Day, co-hosted with InnoEnergy Skills Institute! ☀️

Many thanks to our co-host, our speakers, and all of our attendees for their insights into driving Europe’s solar workforce transformation 👷👷‍♀

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 8d

"When we are talking about 865,000 solar jobs, that’s 865,000 people

We need to think of skills and talent infrastructure as a muscle for Europe"

Oana Penu, Skills Institute Director, InnoEnergy at our Solar Jobs and Skills Day

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 8d

“Europe is at a pivotal moment of redefining its competitiveness in the world

We are looking forward to a future that is marked by rapid technological change and environmental responsibility"

Martin Le Vrang, Deputy Head of Unit at DG for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion @ec.europa.eu

1

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 8d

“The trajectory is clear, solar will be the biggest electricity source in Europe soon.

And solar is really a huge job creator. It's not just about the energy, we are also bringing a lot of jobs to Europe.”

Our CEO Walburga Hemetsberger opens our Solar Jobs and Skills Day 2025

1 2

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 9d

🚀 We’re kicking off the Solar Jobs & Skills Day, co-hosted with InnoEnergy!

Follow for updates as we highlight the future of Europe’s solar workforce, and officially launch our #EUSolarJobsReport25📊

Let’s shape the skills powering the clean energy transition ☀️

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 9d

🆕Our latest #EUSolarJobsReport25 reveals that EU solar jobs grew to a record 865,000 in 2024

In 2025, EU solar jobs growth will temporarily slowdown to 825,000

Read more👉 www.solarpowereurope.org/press-releas...

1

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 9d

2025 Market expectations have declined further, with an 8% reduction due to a continued slowdown in rooftop installations 📉
This trend is reflected in the latest mid-year analysis compared to previous European Market Outlooks: www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/out...

#SolarEnergy #EUSolarOutlook25

1 1

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 10d

🔋 The EU battery storage market is set to grow over 50%, reaching 75 GWh by the end of 2025

From 3.9 GWh in 2020 to an expected 87.4 GWh in 2025 this rise reflects the EU commitment to a sustainable energy future ♻️

Read more www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/out...

#SolarEnergy #EUSolarOutlook25

1 2

Reposted by SolarPower Europe

EU PVSEC @eupvsec.org · 15d

The #EUPVSEC2025 Industry Summit brought together global leaders to explore the future of PV – we are thrilled to have hosted sessions with @solarpowereu.bsky.social, #FuturaSun, #Trinasolar, #VDMA, #ISCKonstanz and many more, as well as our Startup Pavilion. 🚀
Thanks to all for the great interest!

1 4

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 15d

“We have not lost the buy-in of society. 3/4 of the European population still supports climate action. That's massive!”

See our #LetsFlex interview with Philippe Lamberts, Special Advisor to President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu stress why 🇪🇺 must deliver an energy transition that's fast & affordable

4

Reposted by SolarPower Europe

EU PVSEC @eupvsec.org · 18d

The first day of the #EUPVSEC2025 has been a blast!
Want a sneak peek? Check out the photos from today:
www.flickr.com/photos/eu-pv...

From inspiring talks to fascinating displays, there’s so much to take in. Make sure to head over to our Flickr account for a look at the highlights.

1 6

Reposted by SolarPower Europe

EU PVSEC @eupvsec.org · 18d

🏆 We congratulate @solarwalburga.bsky.social, awarded the #BecquerelPrize2025!

As CEO of @solarpowereu.bsky.social since 2019, she has been instrumental in EU solar policy and adoption of PV across the continent.

A well-deserved recognition for a true leadership in PV and renewable energy. 👏

1 3

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 22d

🔋 Battery storage is booming but 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇦🇹 🇸🇪 made up 78% of EU installs in 2024

5 countries can’t power Europe’s clean future alone, let’s make sure the whole 🇪🇺 can power the transition

👉 This is why we need an EU Energy Storage Action Plan now

www.batterystorageeurope.org #LetsFlex #SolarEnergy

6

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 24d

👀Sneak peek into our recent strategy days!

On 4–5 September, we welcomed national solar, storage and renewables associations from across Europe and workstream Chairs and Vice-Chairs to Brussels for our 2025 Strategy Days

Read our write-up here👉 www.solarpowereurope.org/news/solar-p...

2

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 28d

The State of the European Union set out big priorities for Europe’s future but what does it mean for energy and climate?

In 60s we break down President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's key points + share our perspective on how solar, storage, and flexibility can deliver for Europe

📽️ Watch the recap 👇

3

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · 29d

☀️🇩🇪 Germany’s solar paradox: more power, less value

📈 Solar’s share of electricity generation is soaring 💶 But the capture rate (price solar earns vs market average) has dropped sharply hitting record lows in 2025

Read on: www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/out...
#SolarEnergy #EUSolarOutlook25

1 3

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 9

What does the State of the European Union mean for the future of solar? ☀️

Arthur Daemers, our Senior Policy Advisor, breaks it down in just 60 seconds ⏲️

💬 Will you be watching @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu address the @europarl.europa.eu tomorrow?

2

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡Time-of-Use tariffs let households shift energy use to cheaper hours, cutting bills & easing grid stress 📉

🇵🇹 Portugal leads with 3-rate tariffs & flexible cycles EU must scale ToU with smart tools + solar & batteries ☀️🔋

Full Report: www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/the...

#LetsFlex #SolarEnergy

1 1

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 5

"There is no way out of the climate crisis without solar. There should be a community-centered approach, genuine engagement and fair benefits sharing & nature-friendly planning and development"

- @seda-orhan.bsky.social, Head of Energy at
@caneurope.org during the SolarPower Europe Strategy Days

1 3

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Is the green deal dead? Absolutely not

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu is fully committed and there is no doubt in her mind that this is a must-win battle for Europe’s economy”

Philippe Lamberts, Principal Advisor to @ec.europa.eu President Von der Leyen speaking at #RooftopREconnect

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 4

“The question keeps coming back: where can Europe truly lead?

Well, talking about “power”… we know exactly where Europe can excel: by becoming the world’s electrification powerhouse.

That means solar, batteries, EVs and heat pumps”

Our CEO @solarwalburga.bsky.social at the #RooftopREconnect event

SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Collaboration 🤝 progress

National associations & workstream Chairs and Vice-Chairs from across 🇪🇺 are gathered at our offices in Brussels for fruitful exchanges on key topics to supercharge the EU energy transition ☀️

1