Solar Stories
Behind every solar panel, there is a story. Solar is more than technology, it is people, places, and change. Solar Stories brings to life the voices behind Europe’s energy transition, showcasing real experiences from across the continent.
Solar in action
From classrooms to communities,
solar is already transforming lives across Europe
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Solar Powering Communities in Poland
In Poland, the Kotuń solar farm supplies clean energy to thousands of homes.
Fashion Brands Powered by Solar
In Spain, fashion brands are working together to power their operations with solar energy and drive the clean energy transition.
Solar Supporting Bird Conservation
A new study in Spain is helping understand how endangered birds adapt to solar landscapes, guiding more wildlife-friendly energy projects.
Solar Power Protecting Wildlife
In Portugal, solar projects are helping protect endangered bird species, showing how clean energy can support both climate action and biodiversity.
Solar Projects Supporting Nature in Portugal
In Portugal, solar projects are designed in collaboration with biodiversity experts to protect and restore ecosystems.
Solar Power at a Historic Landmark
Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s most iconic heritage estates, has taken a major step towards solar.
Rooftop Solar Powering Industry in Dublin
At Glenpatrick Spring in Dublin, solar energy is helping power large-scale production. Award-winning rooftop installations now generate around 18% of the site’s electricity.
Solar Power Protecting Wildlife at Fota Park
At Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, Ireland, solar energy is helping protect nature. A 240kW solar installation now supplies up to 95% of the park’s electricity.
Solar Driving Italy’s Energy Transition
In Italy, solar energy is powering communities while supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Women leading the energy transition in a remote Roma community
Over the years, Aranka has deeply inspired the local community, empowered other women and children, and fostered a gender-just energy transition in a remote Roma community where electricity isn't taken for granted.
North Macedonia’s first energy community takes root in a small village
At the heart of North Macedonia, a community building hosts the first energy community project of the country on its rooftop.
Changing La Palma’s energy system from the bottom up
By installing solar panels on public schools across the Spanish island of La Palma, the energy cooperative Energía Bonita aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.