05/10/2025-Solar Energy Investment News & People Moves
- Viridian Energy
- Oct 4
- 5 min read
Germany News
“Ursula Heinen-Esser Is New BEE President”
Ursula Heinen-Esser has been elected president of the Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energie (BEE), replacing Simone Peter, who led the association since 2018.
Heinen-Esser, a CDU politician and former environment minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, won the post unanimously in a delegate assembly. Her past roles include Parliamentary State Secretary in German federal ministries, chairing the commission for nuclear waste storage, and leading the German Forest Protection Society. She said she aims to further establish the BEE as the strong voice for the renewable energy community and to actively shape Germany’s energy transition.
“Sollit Acquires Zolar”
Dutch SaaS provider Sollit has taken over Zolar Installer Services from Germany with the goal of building “Europe’s leading AI-powered software platform for renewable energy installers.”
Sollit, formerly known as 2Solar, provides software for sales, planning, installation, and service of solar, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery systems. Zolar will contribute its AI-driven “Flow” platform and its marketplace. The two will continue operating independently for now, but intend to merge their offerings into one unified platform intended to support installers across Europe, improving efficiencies and customer reach.
“Photovoltaic Generation Already Surpasses Last Year’s Value in September”
By mid-September 2025, Germany’s photovoltaic (PV) public net electricity generation had already exceeded the total for all of 2024, reaching over 65 terawatt-hours. After three quarters, PV accounted for 21% of the country’s electricity consumption, surpassing onshore wind’s share. Renewables overall covered nearly 57% of gross electricity consumption, staying close to last year’s level despite a weak first quarter. Much of this gain is credited to rapid PV capacity expansion.
“Energiekonzepte Deutschland Is One of Germany’s Fastest-Growing Companies”
Energiekonzepte Deutschland GmbH (EKD) has been recognized among Germany’s top 500 fastest-growing firms in the “Wachstumschampions 2026” ranking by Focus-Business and Statista.
The ranking evaluates companies based on average revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. EKD, which provides decentralized energy solutions in Germany, highlighted that its growth demonstrates how innovation, speed, and commitment align with contributing to the energy transition. The company has installed over 40,000 systems and claims to produce roughly €70 million of electricity savings annually for its customers.
“wpd Brings Further PV Projects Online”
The renewable energy company wpd is progressing on multiple photovoltaic (PV) projects across Europe, particularly in Germany, Luxembourg, and France. Currently, over 200 MWp of PV capacity are in development or construction.
The company has already commissioned several solar parks, including Amstetten, Lautlingen Süd, Veringenstadt, and is nearing completion of a large park in Gerbstedt (approx. 53.5 MWp) to become its largest in Germany. These additions underscore wpd’s increasing role in Germany’s energy transition and renewable generation expansion.
“Strategic Partnership: Vattenfall and epilot Scale Energy Services”
Vattenfall and the 360° platform epilot have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen energy service offerings in Germany. The collaboration seeks to integrate sales, planning, installation, and after-sales services for solutions such as PV systems, energy storage, heat pumps, and EV charging. epilot’s software platform — which automates and digitizes sales, partner, and service processes across the energy value chain — will be combined with Vattenfall’s operational capacity in deployment and infrastructure. The goal is to provide a seamless ecosystem for local utilities and customers to access renewable innovations more efficiently.
USA News
“Nautilus Solar Donates $100,000 to Support Community Organizations Across Delaware”
Nautilus Solar Energy LLC announced a $100,000 donation to three Delaware-based community organizations — Whitehall Community Garden, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and Springboard Delaware — to bolster local efforts in food production, youth development, and housing stability Operating six solar projects across the state, Nautilus provides roughly 30 MW of clean energy to about 6,000 homes and businesses, including over 900 low-income households, aligning its energy mission with community investment.
“Madison Energy Infrastructure Acquires NextEra Energy’s Distributed Generation Business”
Madison Energy Infrastructure has acquired NextEra Energy’s distributed generation division, incorporating its active solar and battery assets along with a pipeline of projects across 25 states and onboarding its team With this acquisition, Madison’s portfolio nears 1 GW of operational clean energy assets, serving various clients such as industrial firms, municipalities, and schools. The deal complements Madison’s recent $800 million debt raise and expands its capacity to deliver solar, storage, and energy services.
“Newsom Strikes Down Bill to Help Reduce Electric Demand Despite Unanimous Approval”
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill intended to enhance grid reliability by reducing peak electric demand — a measure that had passed unanimously in the legislature. Newsom argued the legislation conflicted with the California Public Utilities Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework and would not improve planning for grid reliability. Though advocates viewed it as a tool to strengthen distributed flexibility, the veto signals continued debate over how best to integrate demand response and distributed energy resources.
“DOE Guts $7.5 Billion in Energy Funding Exclusively in Democrat-Led States”
The U.S. Department of Energy announced cuts to $7.5 billion in planned funding across manufacturing, clean energy demonstration, energy efficiency, grid deployment, and research projects — specifically targeting states with Democratic leadership. Several awards were scrapped, particularly in 16 states, raising concerns that political considerations are influencing clean energy support. The move may hinder climate and energy programs in those states and provoke pushback from industry and advocates.
“Everlight Solar Recognized for Best Work-Life Balance by Comparably in 2025”
Everlight Solar has been honored by Comparably as one of the companies offering the best work-life balance culture in 2025. This recognition is based purely on employee feedback, reflecting a supportive environment that enables staff to maintain equilibrium between job demands and personal life.
Peoples Move
Josh Richardson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TruGrid
Josh Richardson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TruGrid, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company specializing in energy storage and solar solutions. Richardson's promotion underscores his instrumental role in driving TruGrid's operational excellence and growth.
Under his leadership, the company successfully completed three battery energy storage projects in Texas ahead of schedule and within budget, despite challenges such as severe weather and supply chain delays. Richardson attributes this success to enhanced coordination among engineering, procurement, and construction teams, as well as a commitment to proactive planning and adaptability.
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