PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

The Macedonian Solar Energy Association and pv Europe have entered into a strategic cooperation to support the energy transition and highlight PV investment opportunities in North Macedonia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The portfolio comprises 92 solar systems for industrial and commercial use, with many installed as solar car park roofs in northern France.

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.

The co-location project Gecama combines wind power, photovoltaics and large-scale battery storage, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.