Intelligent demand-side management allows companies to lower energy costs and generate new revenue by marketing their flexibility on the electricity market, as EM-Power Europe 2026 in Munich will show from 23 to 25 June.

The PV Europe show planner covers key exhibitors and this year's focus areas of storage, bidirectional EV charging and solar heating ahead of The Smarter E Europe in Munich, 23–25 June 2026.

At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

The EU wants to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing through legislation allowing member states to link project funding to non-price criteria such as carbon footprint. A new DIW Berlin study warns that the resulting patchwork of national rules is driving up costs and weakening European competitiveness.

PV Guided Tours: The integrated Power Store sytem from Denios combines a C&I battery unit with a safety container, designed to protect against thermal runaway while enabling tailored design and fast amortisation. Watch the video to learn more.

The Israeli solar technology company is using its Intersolar anniversary showcase to signal a shift toward fully integrated, software-led energy management across solar, storage and EV charging for both residential and commercial customers.

From solar-plus-storage in California and utility-scale batteries in Ukraine to agrivoltaics in Germany and green hydrogen in Namibia, the 2026 finalists show how renewable projects are being delivered across very different markets.

Regulatory inconsistency, slow specification processes and limited public sector engagement are preventing Croatia's energy community model from moving beyond the earliest stages.

Countries are responding to the second energy crisis in five years by expanding electricity investment and turning to new supply routes and domestic resources, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports.

Danish developer European Energy has started construction of the Indian Queens project in Cornwall, combining 67.96 MW of solar capacity with a 95 MWh battery system, with revenues secured through a corporate PPA and a capacity market contract.

The Danish developer has promoted Rene Alcaraz Frederiksen, previously head of its Mitsui joint venture, and brought in former Maersk and Topsoe executive Torben Nørgaard to lead offtake and partnership work.

Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.

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.

Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.