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Prof Dr Ilija Nasov heads the Macedonian Solar Association and the Plasma R&D Centre in Skopje

25 years in solar innovation: coatings, PVT and what came next

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A leading figure in European materials research for renewables, Prof Dr Ilija Nasov has spent decades shaping solar technology. He shares his personal route through EU research programmes with PV Europe.

Martin Bayer from Lumenhaus explains the power of AI in solar storage control.

Lumenhaus – home storage with AI energy management

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PV Guided Tours: Lumenhaus aims to transform the solar market with its direct-to-customer approach and the SunSaver system – an all-in-one solution integrating PV, EV charging, heat pumps and AI-based energy management to optimise and simplify energy use in private households.

Fossil generation casts a longer shadow over solar yields than the plumes might suggest

Coal’s hidden tax on solar – Oxford-UCL quantifies the link

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Aerosols from fossil generation cost the world 111 TWh of PV electricity in 2023, a 5.8% shortfall that wipes out nearly a third of annual capacity gains, UK researchers find.

Intilion is installing 18 Scalecube storage units in Mainz and Wiesbaden

Croatia – battery rollout exposes gap in national energy strategy

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With permitted battery capacity nearly triple the official 2030 target, Croatian developers say the framework no longer fits the market, and transmission upgrades are paying the price.

Two 2030 scenarios, two different bills

Report: solar-led shift could halve EU power system costs

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A new SolarPower Europe analysis finds that an accelerated build-out of renewables and storage could lower annual operating costs across Europe's electricity system by €55 billion by the end of the decade.

Nothing to see on the front side, which is precisely the point

No tracks, no fuss – Sonnenkraft debuts back-contact PV

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The Austrian manufacturer's latest product removes conductor tracks from the front of the cell, freeing the surface for light absorption and broadening the design options for facades.

René Gelfert (right) lifts the lid on Solis’ C&I storage solution

Solis enters the ring with all-in-one C&I storage

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PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.

The ENECTOR G2 lands at Intersolar with a new bag of tricks

Intersolar 2026 – Kostal to debut next-gen storage and EV kit

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Kostal Solar Electric will use the Munich show to launch the PLENTICORE BI 25 battery inverter, ENECTOR G2 wallboxes, an Auto BackUp Switch and Multi-Device-Control for multi-inverter sites.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide #5 – Solarised parking and charging

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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.

A single tick is all it takes to add the source to your search list

Google – how to set PV Europe as a preferred source

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A new Google Search setting lets users prioritise the publications they trust. This is how to add PV Europe and keep its coverage close at hand.

Ampace develops smart solutions for intelligent and secure batteries.

Ampace – advancing lithium-ion battery technology

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CEO Talk: In a world driven by electric energy, Ampace is one of the forerunners of technology. From cutting-edge batteries to intelligent energy solutions, the company is fuelling the future for all kinds of applications – one charge at a time.

A school turns in the shallows, untroubled by tariffs or feed-in rates

France – LONGi BC modules canopy a working fish farm

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At a family-run trout farm in eastern France, 500 kWp of Hi-MO X10 panels and 400 kVA of inverter capacity protect stock from herons while supplying aeration, cold storage and site infrastructure.

PV storage projects in Greece are gaining stronger backing from banks

Greece – Storage steps in as PV tariffs lose their shine

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Domestic banks have approved financing for storage on operating PV assets, with talks now underway to extend the model from single sites to full photovoltaic portfolios.

Best practice projects will be on show at Château Gassies near Bordeaux

Agrivoltaics Industry Forum 2026 heads to Bordeaux

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Providers, growers and researchers will convene at Château Gassies on 13 and 14 October 2026 to share the latest findings on combining crop production with solar generation across European conditions.

The unassuming unit that steps in when the grid steps out

Atmoce retrofits three-phase backup to existing PV

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Designed for straightforward integration, the unit adds three-phase emergency supply to PV installations already in service, broadening resilience options for homeowners and commercial operators.

Nancy Yell explains why less weight means more possibilities

Sunman Energy – lightweight modules deliver up to 520 watts

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PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

Trend-spotting at last year's K2 Systems stand

The smarter E Europe: cameras rolling on innovation

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At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

Stay up to date with the latest advances in agricultural photovoltaics in our free special edition

Solar for farmers – tech and regulations in focus

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Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers.

On a solid footing: structural fire protection starts at ground level

BESS fire protection | 2: detection, suppression, response

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Sensors, extinguishing systems and pressure relief packaged into a single technical container can simplify planning, speed permitting and give emergency services a clear point of intervention.