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Photovoltaic facades are gaining ground as cities seek new ways to expand clean energy. Vertical surfaces offer untapped potential, with European suppliers such as Eurener now tailoring products to urban demand.

After more than four decades, Udo Möhrstedt is passing the leadership of IBC Solar to his son, Julius Möhrstedt. During a visit to Bad Staffelstein, we spoke about lessons learned, future prospects and how the transition was prepared.

The energy storage and hydrogen solutions provider has established subsidiaries in Australia and South Africa to further advance its battery energy storage systems and hydrogen business.

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.

System developer Quanta Energy has completed a solar park for Volkswagen Poznań in Września, Poland, supplying about a quarter of the commercial vehicle plant’s electricity needs.

The solar park is part of NextEnergy’s expanding UK portfolio of solar and storage assets, most of which are backed by long-term offtake agreements.

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.

From homes to industry, Spanish manufacturer Cegasa’s new modular batteries promise flexible, future-ready storage for every scale.

PV Guided Tours: The new Sigenergy app uses AI to optimise energy management, with new features that support the integration of DC optimisers, bidirectional charging and energy tradin  – good news for cost-conscious users. The second-generation hybrid inverter, with battery packs and easy retrofit options, is now available.

The solar façade cladding the Sixt car rental business in Staffanstorp combines energy generation with aesthetics, and has an installed capacity of 55.8 kWh.

CEO Talk: The market for mounting systems is tough. Competition is fierce and price pressure is high. Manufacturers including K2 Systems are responding with smart innovations. But who – or what – is KAI? And what's behind the motto ‘From Base to Peak’? Let’s find out!

Developers, researchers and entrepreneurs can submit entries for the €25,000 Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026 until 30 November 2025.

Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.

Trade fairs Genera and Matelec return to Madrid this November with 800 exhibitors presenting the latest in solar and electrification across 34,000 square metres.

Energy Ministers at the Luxembourg Energy Council have reached a broad agreement on the REPowerEU Roadmap, charting a course to fully phase out Russian gas imports by 2028 – a move welcomed by SolarPower Europe.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.

Solar technology provider Sunoyster Systems from northern Germany, together with Portuguese energy company Galp Energia, has launched a pilot project in Lisbon using its lightweight modules.

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 roof of a neo-Gothic church in Sarpsborg, southeast Norway, has been fitted with discreet solar tiles – a showcase of how heritage preservation and clean energy can go hand in hand.

The new facility combines solar power generation with traditional risotto rice cultivation in northern Italy, prioritising responsible water management and the creation of an additional ecological compensation area.

The global market for energy storage is set to reach unprecedented levels next year, with utility-scale projects leading the charge, according to BNEF.

PV Guided Tours: Atmoce presents two new innovative products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage battery. The M-ELV battery operates at less than 30 volts, increasing safety for installers and simplifying day-to-day work. Intelligent energy management system connects both components. The low-voltage technology is designed to benefit private households as well as commercial users.

Designed for high-power fast charging, the CDC1000E was announced at the Charging Summit. Scalable to 3.5 MW, it is ideal for fleets, industry and large charging hubs.

Backed by new financing, SUNOTEC will deliver 115 MW of solar and 763 MWh of battery storage, helping Bulgaria move closer to its ambitious grid-scale energy storage targets.

Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a legend of solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records since going all the way 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.