With abundant sunlight, Albania has the potential to diversify beyond hydropower. Professor Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana explores how solar energy and storage could reshape the nation’s energy future.

Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

As renewable energy grows, especially in solar, leaders need the vision to see the whole board, explains Ali Inal, Managing Director at Senkron Digital.

In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.

As networking and digitalisation advance across electronics and software in the PV sector, the risk of cyberattacks is increasing, making effective countermeasures essential. Read more in our weekly focus, 1–4 December.

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.

Denmark’s solar market is entering a rapid growth phase, marked by new partnerships and projects ranging from utility‑scale developments to rooftop systems, as the country targets a fourfold rise in capacity by 2030.

The leading European hypermarket chain has launched its first solar power project with a rooftop installation on its logistics centre, marking a milestone for commercial solar viability in the country.

Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.

The Gecama co-location project 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.

SMA’s new Sunny Tripower inverter targets commercial use, Megasol unveils ultra-low glare modules, Prolux Solutions launches a hybrid storage system, and Dyness Stack100 batteries now support Plenticore inverters.These are this week’s standout products.

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.

This free webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. The experts at K2 Systems also reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design. The video is available to watch now.

Equipping large commercial roofs with solar is no simple feat, especially when budgets are tight. The innovations featured here offer faster installation and reduced costs. Discover the latest products in the PV market.