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Our guest author Ali Inal draws an interesting comparison

Lessons from chess – strategic thinking for solar leaders

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

Sunlight, systems and strategy — Professor Malka on Albania’s PV promise

Lorenc Malka: “Albania is advancing electricity market liberalisation”

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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.

Once just hardware, now a node in the solar collective

Cybersecurity drives new standards in solar electronics

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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.

Gerard Scheper (centre) is a Dutch expert in solar and storage business

Solar Investors Guide #5 – prospects and pitfalls for investments in solar and large battery projects

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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.

Luis Haya is Chint's expert for safety.

Chint Power Systems – safe storage for C&I

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PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

Smart suits, sharper ambitions – Poland’s renewables market is drawing new attention

MET Group expands into Poland with focus on PV and BESS

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The Warsaw office marks the Swiss company’s 21st international branch and a key step in its Central European expansion into solar and storage.

This realistic rendering shows the planned battery storage project in Thessaly

Greece – Metlen and Karatzis partner on 790 MWh storage

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A new joint venture from Metlen and Karatzis will deliver a €170 million utility-scale battery system in Thessaly, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

Field test partner Markus Berger (right) from Buchhofen in Bavaria, pictured with his son, relies on the Forton storage system.

Tesvolt Energy expands its virtual power plant with Forton storage

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After successful field trials, Tesvolt Energy’s virtual power plant now incorporates the Forton commercial storage platform, improving trading efficiency and broadening access for businesses within the distributed energy network.

AI remains a hot topic – sure to feature at the event on 18 and 19 February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tower

Solar Quality Summit returns to Barcelona in 2026

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The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.

Daniel Andersen, CEO of DCC Energi

Wewise launches solar operations in Denmark through DCC Energi

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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.

Manuel Schmidt has over 15 years' experience in the energy industry

Dutch grid resilience offers lessons for Europe

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As Europe’s energy transition accelerates, grid challenges are intensifying. Manuel Schmidt of iwell explains how Dutch experience can inform solutions.

Smooth operator – Goodwe’s 50 kW C&I inverter is refined for quieter output

PV Europe products of the week – connectors, converters and cabinets

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This week’s highlights include Goodwe’s low‑noise 50 kW C&I inverter, EFT Energy Solutions’ scalable storage system, Aerocompact’s Compactflat SN Fast mount and Aiko’s 500 W ultra‑compact module.

Almost fully covered – solar modules on the roof of DHL’s facility in Pirkkala, Finland

DHL expands solar rollout at new 4,000 m² logistics hub in Finland

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The new facility in Finland underscores DHL's global climate strategy, aiming for climate-neutral buildings by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, with solar energy playing a pivotal role.

The use of bifacial modules necessitataes inverters that can withstand high input currents.

Italy – turning industrial roofs into solar assets

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Kostal and EPC have installed a 1 MW photovoltaic system on the roof of a former tobacco processing plant in Italy. Bifacial modules maximise yield, while inverters ensure efficient conversion.

Webinar recording I Simple solutions for complex PV projects with K2 Systems [14.04.2025]

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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.

Copper plays a critical role in the infrastructure of solar parks

ESG partnership drives responsible copper sourcing in renewables

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The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have joined forces to promote responsible copper production and sourcing across the solar energy value chain.

Quiet hardware for a dynamic grid at R.Power’s Romanian energy site

R.Power invites bids for 400 MWh battery storage in Romania

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The Polish developer has launched the marketing phase for its planned 200 MW / 400 MWh battery storage project close to Bucharest.

Leonard Friese (right) of Tesvolt presents the new Forton storage system

Smarter, tougher, outdoors – Tesvolt’s latest storage container

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PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. With high‑temperature LFP cells, traditional applications such as peak load capping and solar self‑consumption are now more cost‑effective. A 15‑year performance guarantee, covering two full cycles per day, ensures long‑term investment security.

Preparing the ground in Zaragoza for joint cell production, alongside the existiting Stellantis car plant

CATL, Stellantis break ground on €4.1 billion Spanish battery plant

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Construction has started on the 50 GWh LFP gigafactory in Zaragoza, set up by CATL and Stellantis as part of their 50:50 joint venture.