All latest news Aiko Italy – crop rotation meets solar with 1 MW of AIKO ABC 07/14/2026 - The installation in Lodi is projected to outperform a comparable TOPCon-based system by more than 633 MWh over 30 years. Margriet Fotografie After the spike – why solar and battery prices will cool again 07/14/2026 - The recent price spike in solar modules and batteries is not a new normal but a market catching its breath, says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. Velka Botička Croatia – agrivoltaics could add 4.7 GW of solar capacity 07/14/2026 - OIEH research shows the country could generate significant renewable output using just five percent of its farmland, while also supporting food production. Vorsatz Media Solarwatt: from home to market – complete systems for buildings 07/14/2026 - PV Guided Tours: Homes are increasingly becoming energy producers. Sector coupling within the building is growing in importance and even electric vehicles are now part of the picture. Gregor Kuschmann and Robert Pawlik of Solarwatt explain which components and solutions make energy independence possible and how buildings are playing a new role in the energy market. Senec Senec pairs Powerpilot update with new home storage units 07/14/2026 - The Leipzig-based manufacturer's updated energy management platform can now integrate more than 700 devices, from solar installations to smart consumer electronics. Vorsatz Media Fenecon: large storage systems – made in Europe 07/13/2026 - CEO Talk: Growing demand for large-scale storage systems is working in favour of European suppliers. Safety and security are becoming increasingly important. What role does service play, from commissioning through the entire lifespan of the storage system? Fenecon's CEO shares his view. Fronius European solar industry is ready to ramp up production 07/13/2026 - Fronius says it can scale inverter output to 17 GW annually within a year, arguing existing European manufacturing capacity is ready to absorb any shortfall as the EU restricts Chinese imports on security grounds. Ecokraft Sweden – Emaldo links up with Flower's energy markets 07/13/2026 - The Nordic tie-up gives Emaldo's residential, commercial and industrial customers in Sweden full access to Flower's flexibility and ancillary services markets, strengthening returns from battery assets amid rising market volatility. BuGG/G. Mann Heat and heavy rain – solar green roofs becoming a frontline climate tool 07/13/2026 - As heatwaves and storms intensify across Europe, combining green roofs with rooftop solar is gaining traction as a practical way to cool buildings, manage rainfall and generate clean power where it is needed most. DNV Floating solar concept aims beyond reservoirs into rougher waters 07/13/2026 - BRIZO's flexible tensioning system is designed for coastal and near-shore sites, extending floating PV beyond the calm-water lakes most systems rely on today. smartEn Michael Villa: "Demand side flexibility is a strategic asset" 07/13/2026 - Once viewed as a brake on production, flexible electricity use is reshaping European industry's relationship with the grid. Michael Villa of smartEn sets out the opportunities, hurdles and the role of AI. sun.store June PV Index: premium modules hit new highs, confidence holds firm 07/13/2026 - Premium module segments hit new highs in June as back contact and full black extended their runs, while buyer sentiment stayed firmly expansionary despite a slight easing in the PV PMI to 67, according to data from sun.store. Vorsatz Media ENTEGRO PV SYSTEMS: one idea ahead 07/13/2026 - CEO Talk: ENTEGRO develops, plans and implements PV projects for companies and investors. Driven by the ambition to always be one idea better, the company consistently pushes innovation, efficiency and project quality. What this means in practice, and how it translates into real economic advantages, is revealed in a behind-the-scenes look. Atmoce Atmoce Battbank scales to 112 kWh across cascadable modules 07/13/2026 - The M-ELV Battbank, an AC-coupled low-voltage system for commercial and industrial applications, is designed to integrate independently of existing inverters. Vorsatz Media HYXI: AI-supported energy manager for residential and C&I storage 07/12/2026 - PV Guided Tours: HYXI is showing off its newly unveiled Muse AI-Native Energy OS, which transforms energy use from passive backup into active, learning intelligence. Highlights include the Aura all-in-one storage, the AC-coupled Halo micro-storage system and the liquid-cooled Atlas C&I unit. CATL CATL's sodium-ion tech promises a longer life and wider range 07/12/2026 - According to the world's largest battery maker, the system reaches up to 15,000 cycles at 25 degrees Celsius, and offers higher overcharge tolerance than comparable lithium-ion technology. Heiko Schwarzburger Solar Investors Guide #7 – Commercial storage systems 07/12/2026 - Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation. Vorsatz Media AlphaESS: storage platform for C&I and utility 07/11/2026 - CEO Talk: What does the future of energy storage in Europe look like? Safer, smarter and more connected – from commercial rooftops to utility-scale projects. AlphaESS shows how a single open system can link all of these applications together. Find out more about the strategy behind it. Steffen Burger/BayWa r.e. Solar Solutions Solar Investors Guide – Innovations for mounting 07/11/2026 - 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. UNEF Spain moves toward national tax relief for solar self-consumption 07/11/2026 - Around 81 percent of residents in municipalities surveyed can apply for property tax rebates, according to a new report from Fundación Renovables and UNEF. RWE Greece – former lignite mine reborn as gigawatt-scale solar hub 07/10/2026 - RWE and PPC have finished building 930 MWp of solar capacity in Western Macedonia, part of a joint venture that also has 567 MWp under construction for 2027. Vorsatz Media LONGi Solar: modules and storage from a single source 07/10/2026 - CEO Talk: The utility business in Europe is growing and increasingly challenging. Solar fields now come with large batteries, and suppliers must meet standards for grid compliance, safety and security. How is the business changing and what strategy will ultimately succeed? Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, shares his view. OIEH Why Croatia's solar rollout needs to triple its pace by 2029 07/10/2026 - The renewable energy association OIEH estimates the country will need around 2.4 GW of new solar capacity over the next four years just to cover current summer import requirements, as hydropower's seasonal decline deepens. Nextpower Nextpower acquires Zimmermann to enter Europe's structures market 07/10/2026 - The deal, announced at Intersolar Europe, brings more than 20 GW of deployed projects and a presence across 58 countries, with the combined business expected to generate around €300 million in annual revenue. EMC-direct Solar Investors Guide – O&M for solar parks 07/10/2026 - As a rule, one to three percent of investment is allocated to operation and maintenance over 20 years, making solar parks low-maintenance assets with significantly lower costs than fossil or nuclear plants. Show more