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The facilities allow farming activities to continue alongside solar generation

Italy approves VSB plans for new agri‑PV projects

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The approvals clear the way for renewable energy developer VSB to roll out two agri‑PV installations in central Italy, designed for both energy production and farming.

Prof. Malka has been crunching the equations for Albania’s next energy leap

Prof. Malka: Solar is key to Albania’s hydropower challenge

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With abundant sunlight, Albania has the potential to diversify beyond hydropower. Professor Lorenc Malka explores how solar energy and storage could reshape the nation’s energy future.

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.

The new HSAT HORIZON tracker system from Ukraine

Ukrainian innovation shapes the future of solar trackers

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The homegrown manufacturer SOLARsk is rolling out its HSAT HORIZON tracker, delivering European-standard quality and robust local backing.

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

Solar solutions 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.

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.

The new solar system at Września, stretching across the grounds of Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle plant

Quanta completes 18.3 MW PV project for Volkswagen Poznan

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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.

Cegasa Energía is targeting 600 MWh annual output by 2026

Cegasa Energía to expand battery production

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A new 600 MWh production line in the Basque Country will enhance Cegasa Energía’s battery storage capacity by 2026, backed by EVE Energy.

Marija Hanzec (left), spokesperson, and Filip Kušević, legal advisor, represent the Zagreb-based Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE)

RES Croatia: “Lengthy approval processes are an obstacle”

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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.

Roofit.Solar’s Andres Anijalg on solar innovation

Andres Anijalg: “Solar is no longer an add-on”

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The CEO of Estonia-based Roofit.Solar discusses how integrated solar roofs, as a core element of BIPV, are helping to shape the future of photovoltaics.

Sleek hybrid strorage from Prolux Solutions

Prolux Solutions debuts Storac scalable hybrid storage

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The new modular hybrid system from storage provider Prolux Solutions provides scalable power from ten kilowatts and is designed to address a range of commercial and industrial energy demands.

Fossil fuels below, next-gen technology above – placing the modules atop a petrol forecourt.

Lisbon pilot tests SunOyster modules at petrol stations

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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.

The award named after Adolf Goetzberger is presented each year in recognition of his pioneering work

Goetzberger Award submissions open till November

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

CEO Bryan Liu (left) tells us all about his company’s latest innovations.

Zendure – AI-powered energy systems for homes

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CEO Talk: Discover the new AI-powered plug-in home energy systems, featuring intelligent energy forecasts, consumption planning and optimisation. Save on costs with real-time tariff data and seamless, secure control of storage systems.

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.

Julius Möhrstedt takes over the responsibility from his father Udo Möhrstedt.

IBC Solar: “Brand strength lies in customer trust”

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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.

Fresh funding for debt restructuring will power the next chapter of the Scurtu Mare solar power plant in Teleorman County, Romania

Econergy clinches fresh capital for Romanian PV

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The renewable energy company will expand its Scurtu Mare PV system in Romania into a hybrid plant after securing €25 million in refinancing and an additional €12 million investment.

Genera, Matelec and C&R will run in parallel at Ifema Madrid, 18–20 November

Madrid emerges as southern Europe’s energy hub

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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.

Photovoltaics is booming in the UK and now stands as the second most important pillar of the electricity supply

UK on track for 172.7 GW renewables capacity by 2035

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The UK is accelerating renewable energy deployment, propelled by strong policy support, large-scale offshore wind expansion and sustained investment in solar PV and biopower.