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Container of recycled lithium-ion batteries, awaiting deployment at a Bornholm power plant

Storage brings second life to Bornholm power plants

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On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.

Juwi Hellas Managing Director Takis Sarris with Helene Dimitracopoulos, Mirova’s Managing Director Energy Transition Infrastructure

Greece – Juwi finalises sale of 156 MW solar parks to Mirova

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The transaction with Mirova, a subsidiary of  Natixis Investment Managers, keeps Juwi engaged as EPC and O&M contractor, with work on the Greek solar parks set to start in November.

Designed to complement modern living spaces

Austria Email brings intelligence to home hot water

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Designed for private homes, the new electric water heaters from Austria Email combine smart control with capacities of 50, 80 or 100 litres.

Flexible architecture for evolving energy needs

Scalable battery marks Energy Solutions’ entry into C&I

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Manufacturer EFT Energy Solutions has launched a new modular storage system for commercial and industrial applications, drawing on experience from the residential storage market. The solution offers rapid installation and flexible scalability.

Our guest author Emmanuel Trivin

Breaking grid barriers – how solar empowers business growth

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As Europe’s strained energy grid puts business growth at risk, innovative companies are seizing the moment, as Emmanuel Trivin, Managing Director Continental Europe at Wewise, explains.

Every available rooftop at the Rainbowland kindergarten in southwest Germany is dedicated to solar energy

Streamlined mounting systems target flat C&I rooftops

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Equipping large commercial roofs with solar is no simple feat, especially when budgets are tight. The innovations featured here offer faster installation and reduced costs. Discover the latest products in the PV market.

Floating-PV is a trend in project business.

Solar Investors Guide: Mounting on trickier terrain

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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.

Don’t try this at home – the testing underway at the University of Stuttgart.

Euronergy – pushing lightweight modules to their limits

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PV on Tour: Euronergy’s new lightweight PV modules have cleared key fire safety tests for building approval. Frank Hochmuth of Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz of Osnatech explain what sets the panels apart.

A Keylite roof window featuring Viridan solar panels

Viridian Solar and Keylite team up for integrated solar roofs

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The new collaboration marks a step forward in building‑integrated photovoltaics, expanding the options for combining solar panels and roof windows into a single, durable roof surface that delivers both energy and daylight.

A tango of energy and agriculture – PV and storage lead in the quest for farm independence

Agritechnica 2025 spotlights agri‑PV and storage amid rising uncertainty

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Visitors to the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade fair left no doubt: independence from external power is now front of mind, driving momentum and raising the bar for renewable integration in modern farming.

The century-old building in Flanders enjoys a modern solar-electric heating system

Sun-fuelled soak – Belgian homeowner heats hot tub with solar

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A sustainability-minded homeownerin Belgium has switched to solar-electric heating, with two My PV controllers managing energy flows – including for the garden hot tub.

Early interest in heat pumps hints at a future shaped by technology and lower bills

Heat pumps could cut UK household heating bills by half

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Think tank E3G argues that with the right policies, heat pumps could halve heating bills while improving home comfort for families across the UK.

Our guest author Dai Wang, Co-Founder & CEO of LumenHaus

A symphony of energy assets – how orchestration cuts costs

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AI‑backed energy management is transforming how households generate, store and use power. LumenHaus CEO Dai Wang explains why intelligent systems are essential to making sustainable energy effortless and accessible.

Diego De Lucia has over 8 years’ expertise in battery energy storage systems

Navigating hurdles in large-scale battery project finance

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Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

Whisper it: Goodwe’s new SDT G3 inverter steps up C&I performance

Goodwe’s 50 kW C&I inverter turns down the noise

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The new 50 kW SDT G3 inverter from the Chinese manufacturer addresses the growing demand in C&I applications for quiet, high‑performance and easy‑to‑install systems.

Brlight lights, bright minds – The smarter E Europe 2025 conferences draw a full crowd

The smarter E Europe 2026 – abstracts invited for conference sessions

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Abstract submissions are now open for the conference sessions at The smarter E Europe 2026. The deadline for contributions is 5 December 2025 for the leading energy industry event.

From coffee to collaboration as solar networking takes centre stage in Brussels

Sustainable Solar Europe 2025 – connecting industry and EU policy

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The fourth edition of the conference will take place on 3 December 2025 in Brussels, organised by Intersolar Europe and SolarPower Europe.

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

Solar Investors Guide: 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.

Our guest author Benjamin von Berg is an agri-PV expert and key account manager at Trinasolar

Agri-PV – from niche solution to mainstream adoption

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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.