Latest news © Fraunhofer ISE Agri-PV proves value in both harvests and power 07/11/2025 - The practice of producing solar energy and food on the same land is gaining traction across Europe. Our weekly focus from 14–17 July explores the latest developments. © Paul Langrock/private Solar Investors Guide #5 – prospects and pitfalls for investments in solar and large battery projects 07/11/2025 - With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect. © Vorsatz Media Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage 07/11/2025 - CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains. © sun.store PV Index: Prices steady in June as brand rankings reshuffle 07/11/2025 - Solar module and inverter prices eased slightly across all categories in June. Premium battery prices saw a steady climb, according to figures from sun.store, and there were surprises in the rankings of brands. © Fraunhofer ISE Study: public support rising for agri-PV as dual land use 07/11/2025 - Most citizens would strongly prefer agri-PV over conventional solar parks, according to a recent study from the University of Bonn. What‘s more, opposition to ground-mounted solar installations becomes noticeably softer when the land is put to double duty. © SunAgri SPE urges Brussels to accelerate agri-PV rollout 07/11/2025 - The European Solar Energy Association has put forward proposals to speed up the expansion of agrivoltaics across Europe. The recommendations were outlined at the Agrivoltaics World Conference in Freiburg. © Move On Energy Solar Investor’s Guide New solar opportunities on former mining waste site in Germany 07/11/2025 - The Energy Farm Witznitz, with an output of 650 megawatts, is a solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, and marks a milestone for the project business. Register to download our special edition for free. Subscribers to our investors’ newsletter will receive it directly at their desk. All latest news Latest videos © Vorsatz Media Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage © Vorsatz Media Yi Ding of Sigenergy – innovative DC storage for C&I © Vorsatz Media Solis – new hybrid inverter delivers 125 kilowatts More videos PV on Tour PV Guided Tours markets © IRENA Renewables boom highlights growing regional divide 07/11/2025 - Renewable Energy Statistics 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), show that while global renewables capacity grew by over 15% in 2024, the gap in regional growth continues to widen. © Viridian Solar New-build homes in England must include solar from 2027 07/11/2025 - The new regulation will apply to new residential buildings and includes mandatory solar installations and tougher requirements for energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. More about markets financing © GreenYellow Greenyellow backs 73 MW of solar for self-consumption 07/09/2025 - The portfolio comprises 92 solar systems for industrial and commercial use, with many installed as solar car park roofs in northern France. © Jinko Solar IEA – solar PV draws more investment than any other energy tech 07/09/2025 - IEA forecasts a record $3.3 trillion in global energy investment for 2025, with clean technologies drawing twice as much capital as fossil fuels despite ongoing geopolitical and economic headwinds. More about financing hybrid generators © Enlight MEAG invests €300 million in Spain’s largest hybrid energy plant 07/10/2025 - The co-location project Gecama combines wind power, photovoltaics and large-scale battery storage, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh. © Solaris Holding New hybrid PV plant from Solaris strengthens Bulgaria’s grid 07/10/2025 - The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid. More about hybrid generators inverter © SMA pv Europe top products of the week – inverters, modules and more 07/11/2025 - Sunny Island X from SMA supports on- and off-grid energy use. New modules from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal. Solis hybrid inverter targets commercial-scale solar applications and a solar fence from ClickCon pairs clean design with integrated wiring. These are our top products of the week. © European Union SolarPower Europe pushes for sector-specific cybersecurity rules 07/10/2025 - The European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to strengthen EU energy security, with a focus on diversification and decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe says that’s not enough. More about inverter mounting © K2 Systems - InsertionRail 2.0 Advertisement K2 Systems launches two new pitched roof solutions 07/08/2025 - Unveiled to industry professionals at the Intersolar trade fair, the SingleHook 3S Light and the InsertionRail 2.0 are now officially available. With their market launch, K2 Systems is expanding its portfolio with a particularly installation-friendly solution for tiled roofs. At the same time, the new generation of insertion rails stands out for its modularity. © Heiko Schwarzburger Katharina David from K2 Systems: “We get smarter support through AI” 07/08/2025 - Suppliers of assembly and mounting technology are under no small amount of pressure. How can businesses respond? As with so much else, artificial intelligence is here to help. More about mounting
