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The International Electrification and Decarbonisation Week will bring together Genera and Matelec trade fairs at Ifema Madrid from 18 to 20 November 2025, hosting over 700 companies and 50,000 professionals.

Wholesalers face a tough market: demand is weak, prices are at historic lows and political developments add further volatility. In this interview, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade CEO Frank Jessel explains his continued optimism.

The French solar manufacturer has secured more than €220 million in public and private funding to build one of Europe’s largest solar factories in Sarreguemines-Hambach, France.

The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.

Every large-scale PV rooftop system involves countless planning considerations, where small decisions can have big impacts. In this pv Europe webinar, our expert shows how Roof Mount design software helps avoid costly pitfalls.

Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.

From 2025 to 2029, companies will have access to low-interest loans, including for the construction of photovoltaic systems, though several eligibility criteria must be met.

The new Battery Vision Clusterbox from Solarwatt enables users to link up to ten storage units, creating a single system with a usable capacity of up to 182 kilowatt-hours.

Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlocking the benefits of the energy transition, says Eurelectric.

This November, Madrid’s international Genera and Matelec fairs will showcase cutting-edge developments in photovoltaics, energy efficiency and digitalisation. Free tickets are available for our readers.

The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies.

Slopes and scrappy plots are no longer off-limits for PV. A new generation of mounting systems is making it easier to install in once seemingly impossible locations. Read our innovation report for insights into the new technologies.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

The world’s solar markets are set for major upheaval following a subtle shift in Chinese policy – a move that was long overdue and will have painful consequences, says European Solar CEO Gerard Scheper.

Podcast: The Energy Center from ESS Inc. in Oregon is an iron flow storage system offering 1.16 MWh of capacity and 174 kW of maximum charge power. Housed in a single container, the modular unit suits a range of commercial and grid applications. Alan Greenshields, Director EMEA at ESS, discusses long-duration storage and the role of redox flow technology using sustainable materials like iron, salt and water.

With advances in standard PV equipment and proven mounting systems, agrivoltaics is moving beyond its experimental phase and entering mainstream deployment, explains Benjamin von Berg of Trinasolar.

At the XII Solar Forum in Madrid, Spain’s solar industry urged regulatory action to better integrate photovoltaics and storage, highlighting grid stability, reindustrialisation and the crucial role of battery storage.

The new C Series battery cabinet delivers 125 kilowatts of power and 261 kilowatt-hours of storage, all within a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square metres.

With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

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.

China’s largest dual-propulsion car carrier has been equipped with over 500 solar modules, combining LNG and PV to advance clean maritime operations.

Battery storage will soon power InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid chargers at a new UK motorway site, helping to deliver faster and more reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers.

The Polish market remains challenging, yet solar and storage remain resilient, with strong growth for e-mobility, C&I, and grid-connected parks. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 19 November 2025 – sign up now.

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.