SOLAR NEWS

Expert commentary on European solar industry news

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Italy's Energy Release 2.0: The End of Merchant-Only Solar Gambles

Enfinity Global's 1.8 TWh deal signals a shift in Italian solar. Learn why Energy Release 2.0 is changing the math for industrial PPA project development.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why You Should Ignore the Indian Agri-Solar Pump News

Don't get distracted by global press releases. Here is why the latest Indian agricultural solar pump order won't change your business operations in Europe.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why Vena's Philippine Win Is Pure Noise for Your European Pipeline

Vena Group's solar project in the Philippines is irrelevant to European installers. Here is why you should focus on RED III and EU regulatory shifts instead.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Egypt’s BESS Ambitions: Why Your Supply Chain Should Care

Egypt's massive battery storage investment signals a shift in global BESS supply chains. What this means for European solar installers and hardware pricing.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Award Season Is Just Noise: Why Indian Solar Wins Don't Help You

Fourth Partner Energy won an award in India. Here is why that news is irrelevant to your European solar business and where you should actually focus.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why You Should Ignore the Angola-Namibia Power Deal

Think the Angola-Namibia power deal affects your solar business? Think again. Here’s why European installers should ignore the noise and focus on local markets.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

India's Coal Obsession Is Your Signal to Double Down on Storage

India's coal auctions keep global energy prices volatile. For EU installers, this makes behind-the-meter solar storage the ultimate hedge for your clients.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Naturgy’s 300MW Andalusian Sprint: A Warning on Price Cannibalization

Naturgy's 300MW solar expansion in Andalusia signals a shift in EU power markets. Learn how utility-scale cannibalization impacts your C&I solar projects.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why African Power Pool BESS Plans Should Concern European EPCs

Think Southern African BESS news is irrelevant? Think again. Large-scale regional tenders affect the global cell supply chain for European installers.

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PV Magazine Espana · Apr 17, 2026

Spanish Curtailment at 3.8%: The Grid’s New Revenue Ceiling

Spanish PV curtailment hit 3.8% this year. Discover why your project yield models are likely overestimating ROI and how to fix them for grid-constrained assets.

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PV Magazine Espana · Apr 17, 2026

Module Price Hikes Are Back: Time to Tighten Your Procurement Ops

Module prices are rising, with full black PV panels leading the surge. Learn how to protect your solar EPC margins from procurement volatility in 2024.

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PV Tech · Apr 17, 2026

Stop Buying on Price Alone: Your Supply Chain is a Liability

Procurement in European solar is moving beyond price. Learn why supply chain traceability and ESG compliance are now the biggest risks for your PV projects.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why a Philippines Solar Project Won't Move Your Bottom Line

Is the Philippines' solar expansion relevant to you? A sharp analysis of why EU installers should ignore global headlines and focus on local supply chain risks.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why You Should Ignore This 600kW Tender in Meghalaya

Don't get distracted by international tenders. Here's why European solar professionals should ignore 600kW projects in India and focus on local EU mandates.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why India's 600MW Solar Deal Is a Reality Check for Your EPC Margins

GAIL's 600MW solar-plus-storage deal reveals the new global standard for energy projects. Learn why your PV-only strategy is becoming a liability.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Why Philippine Microgrid Rules Are a Nothingburger for EU Installers

Philippine microgrid news is trending, but it’s irrelevant to European solar pros. Here is why you should focus on local grid issues instead.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

AI Monitoring Claims Are Cheap; Real SCADA ROI Remains Elusive

Is AI-powered SCADA worth the hype? We analyze the reality of solar monitoring tools and why reliability beats buzzwords for European solar professionals.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 17, 2026

Roofsol’s Indian Expansion Is Noise for European C&I Installers

Roofsol Energy reports 125 MWp growth in India. Does it matter to your European solar business? Our analyst breaks down why efficiency beats portfolio size.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 16, 2026

NTPC’s Coal-to-Battery Pivot is a Reality Check for EU Developers

NTPC's shift to BESS at coal plants is a signal for EU developers: stop ignoring brownfield sites with existing grid capacity. Here is the reality check.

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SolarQuarter · Apr 16, 2026

Why Rajasthan's Regulatory Tweak Is Irrelevant to Your Bottom Line

Ignore the global noise: Why regional regulatory shifts in India have zero impact on your European solar business and what you should actually be tracking.

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