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October 13, 2022

The next solar energy opportunities, according to investors

Agrivoltaics, perovskite cells and robotics: here's where investors see the next wave of solar energy opportunities.


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Solar power generation soared in Europe this summer, saving the continent's consumers billions as fossil fuel prices soared.  

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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