Marking a decade since its launch, the EUPD Research and smarter E Europe initiative recognised suppliers across the DACH region and four new markets at a ceremony in Munich on 25 June.

The smarter E Europe closed with a Fraunhofer-backed argument that an all-renewable grid is technically achievable and cheaper over time than the fossil-fuel alternative.

The Chinese manufacturer covers capacities from 6 kWh to 6 MWh, with new products including semi-solid cells and a commercial and industrial all-in-one system on show in Munich.

Covering C&I and utility-scale storage, specialised modules for constrained environments and a deployable containerised system, LONGi's Intersolar showcase reflects the broadening demands of European solar markets.

Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

Fully booked halls, 2,650 exhibitors from 52 countries and a Fraunhofer-backed scientific programme made the case that round-the-clock renewable energy is no longer a prospect but a present reality.

Solar-as-service provider Alight has commissioned a 1.4 MW solar carport at Lear's site in Valls, Spain, alongside new rooftop installations at two manufacturing plants in Poland, bringing the partnership to six European sites.

A new report from the Croatian Renewable Energy Association maps the barriers holding back a market that has gained traction elsewhere in Europe, from regulatory complexity to the near-absence of municipal and community contracts.

A €18.9 million financing package will support construction of the solar installation at Hellenic Halyvourgia's steelworks, covering around 20% of electricity needs and cutting annual carbon emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes.

A new 54 MW solar park in Saxony-Anhalt has been added to an existing wind farm, sharing the same substation and grid connection and demonstrating how renewables can expand without further straining the network.

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.

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.

Presented in Berlin, the updated guide from Nürtingen-Geislingen University sets out design, vegetation and structural criteria for combining photovoltaics with green roofs, drawn from real-world reference projects.

The mounting manufacturer is debuting a single-person insertion system for ground-mounted projects, alongside a 1P tracker upgrade delivering 2.1 metres of clearance at up to 60 degrees of tilt.