Operators across Europe are managing increasingly complex portfolios of renewables, storage and flexible demand. The challenge is no longer capacity, but how effectively these assets are orchestrated, says Remi Ramcharan of Senkron Digital.

EU policy must integrate security, competitiveness and social impact considerations alongside climate targets, says state-backed energy group Tauron Polska Energia, reflecting country-level realities and system stability needs.

The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

The domestic battery storage sector is entering a new phase, with deal activity emerging around merchant projects expected to be prioritised under the Ministry of Environment and Energy support scheme.

PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.

Interview with Anoushka Bakx

Tech network Fotoplat is hosting its annual assembly at the end of April, highlighting national PV research capacities and running a pitch competition for solar startups.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.

Ownership of the Mineo solar plant in Sicily has passed to Sosteneo, with revenues secured through a FERX contract for difference.

Hybrid power plants combining PV with wind and battery storage are gaining ground across Europe and will feature prominently at the industry gathering in Munich from 23 to 25 June.

The floating neighbourhood of Schoonschip shows how households can pool solar, batteries and heat pumps, transforming a community into a flexible, market-ready virtual power plant in Amsterdam’s waterways.

Europe is generating more renewable energy than ever, yet a widening gap between production and consumption is pushing imbalance costs across the entire system. The solution to this challenge may lie right above us, says Chris Bernkopf, founder of Podero.

SolarEdge debuts three-phase Nexis for residential storage, Sigenergy targets solar parks with a new inverter, Kostal rolls out Solar 4me, and Hithium introduces modular Power Flex to ease BESS transport. These are this week’s new products.

CEO Talk: Demand for mounting technology shows a mixed picture. Private customers remain cautious, while commercial roofs and solar parks continue to grow. Throughout, cost pressures remain high. How can suppliers respond? Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, puts forward his case.

Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.