The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.

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.

Awarded under Italy’s Capacity Market auction for 2027, the 250 MW / 1,000 MWh system in Rondissone will feature Trina’s latest Elementa 2 Pro batteries and a 20-year LTSA.

The global solar tech supplier showed off its enhanced PowerTitan 3.0 and a single-platform design for its DC-coupled solution at the PV & EES Summit in Madrid.

Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.

Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

The number of newly installed photovoltaic systems in Sweden fell by almost 40 percent in 2025, dropping from 41,000 to 25,000, according to Svensk Solenergi. But there is also some good news.

Commercial property owners across Europe are under growing pressure to retrofit ageing buildings as energy costs, regulatory demands and sustainability targets converge, making comprehensive, capital-light refurbishment models more attractive than ever.

Market volatility and price cannibalisation are accelerating flexibility purchase agreements, while long-term PPAs are losing ground, according to Pexapark.

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.

The Kvosted project in Viborg Municipality now links on-site battery storage with solar generation, balancing Denmark’s grid and supplying renewable energy to around 18,000 households. Further co-located projects are in preparation.

The blueplanet 360 NX3 combines leading cybersecurity with maximum data sovereignty, outstanding efficiency and exceptionally late derating – for secure, efficient and resilient operation of utility-scale PV parks.

The solar inverter and energy management systems manufacturer has extended CTO Olaf Heyden’s contract to June 2027, with responsibility for Operations, Digitalisation and Human Resources.

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.

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.