Solar energy
Europe’s solar energy industry has been shaken by strong competition from China. EUobserver examines whether it has got what it takes to survive.
Interview
Vestager: Race for EU top job is 'no issue' outside Brussels
'Most people I talk to they are not so keen on who is who in Brussels,' said EU commissioner for competition Margrethe Vestager.
Magazine
All about the European Parliament elections 2019
EUobserver's new magazine is meant to help readers prepare for the European Parliament elections, no matter their level of knowledge. You can download and read the entire magazine now.
The growing pains of the solar industry
The solar industry is in disarray. But, experts say, this is nothing out of the ordinary. It is just going through a painful but necessary process.
Scandal around Slovak solar energy industry
When the Slovak government in 2009 allocated permits to build solar power plants, there was "widespread suspicion that it was rigged to benefit certain individuals," according to the US embassy in Bratislava. Prime Minister Fico denies the allegations.
Europe can be 'proud' of its solar energy policy
When it comes to solar energy, according to one US entrepreneur, Europe can be proud of itself. Others say more needs to be done.
Solar energy in figures: Germany is king
Europe is the undisputed sun king of the world, with close to 75 percent of globally installed solar panels. But there are big differences between countries, and Germany leads the pack.
Sillicon valley know-how aims to conquer EU solar market
The long list of California cool making its way into European homes got a little longer this year, when a solar company from Amsterdam acquired the license to a new technology to calculate a building’s propensity to generate solar power.
Little enthusiasm for EU probe into China solar panels
Apart from those spearheading the complaint, people in the European solar sector have expressed little enthusiasm for an EU investigation into possible dumping of solar panels from China.
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