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Sand and solar panels as far as the eye can see, and soon to feature a vast battery facility.

SMA to power 918 MWh battery project in Chile

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The storage system in the Atacama Desert complements an existing 220 MW PV plant and includes black-start capability.

Not just sleek and busbar-free, but the Himo X10 modules also deliver higher yields in shaded conditions.

Longi redefines module design with contactless Himo X10

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The Himo X10 module from Longi features a busbar-free cell connection and leverages the company’s proprietary Tairay wafers to deliver high performance with a streamlined, back-contact design.

Vinzent Weiler (right) goes into the many details of the powerful SAX Power storage system.

SAX Power – capable inverter-free AC storage

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PV Guided Tours: SAX Power offers an AC storage system that operates without a battery inverter. It is also a multi-talent – suitable for both new solar systems and retrofits. Is this storage system really as simple as the provider promises? Watch the video to find out.

Marie Isabelle Grote from Denios says: No compromises on safety!

Denios – storing energy safely

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PV Guided Tours: The new integrated system Power Store, combining a C&I battery storage unit with a safety container, offers comprehensive protection in the event of thermal runaway. When designing storage systems for commercial applications, both customised system design and rapid amortisation are essential considerations. Watch the video to learn more!

Fabian Thral (right) gives us the details of the new systems from Fenecon.

Fenecon – three new storage systems for C&I

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PV Guided Tours: Fenecon presents the Industrial XL with 1.5 megawatts and four megawatt hours in a new container format for large-scale projects, alongside a new flexible power pack for SMEs and the updated Commercial 92 in an innovative split tower design.

David Niehaus (right) presents the new Huwei products in Munich.

Huawei FusionSolar – storage with hybrid cooling

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PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland.

Aymeri R. Barrailh (right) from APsystems discusses power electronics and storage for small applications.

APsystems – three-phase microinverter for eight modules

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PV Guided Tours: APsystems presents a three-phase micro inverter for up to eight modules, a hybrid inverter for balcony systems and new storage solutions for private and commercial contexts. Sales Manager Aymeri R. Barrailh explains how their solutions stand out.

Sofar so good – Kenneth Frey of Sofar (right) explains the benefits of the system.

Sofar – new C&I storage systems

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CEO Talk: Power storage for C&I applications is booming. Sofar is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the new PowerIn system this year, and is ramping up sales across Europe. What's the strategy behind this push? Let‘s find out.

CEO Yannick Veschetti (l.) and COO Maryline Joanny of French manufacturer Heliup showed off their new lightweight solar modules at Intersolar Europe 2025.

Lightweight solar modules tap C&I roof potential

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Slimmer solar panels are becoming smarter and more efficient. Find out more in our weekly topic from 30 June to 3 July.

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.

La dolce installazione – solar meets style in the Italian countryside.

Expert analysis: Italian agrivoltaics evolving into standalone industry

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Agri-PV in Italy is moving beyond its niche status, emerging as a promising, standalone industry with distinct needs and growing relevance for both agriculture and energy. Sandro Esposito, managing director of CCE Italia, sees major opportunities.

Matjaž Grošelj offers well-founded insights into the PV markets of Eastern Europe.

Matjaž Grošelj of K2 Slovenia: “We face strong competition”

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Covering 19 countries, 15 language regions and varied PV regulations, the sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe and his team of 10 handle a vast 2,500 km territory. In this interview, he shares how they make it work.

At this Bavarian farm, farmer Johannes Steuer combines his biogas prduction with ample rooftop PV.

Solar-backed biogas – how hybrid systems add value

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Using solar power and battery storage to supply auxiliary energy for biogas plants remains a rare approach. But one project shows the hybrid setup can work reliably and cost-effectively.

Expert Thaddäus Nagy illustrates some of the classic mistakes in installation and system operation.

EMC-direct – human factor behind high costs

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Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.

Katharina David of K2 Systems tells us the ideas of intelligent mounting support.

K2 Systems – new ideas for solar mounting

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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!

Keeps cars cool and the grid greener.

pv Europe‘s top products of the week

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Gridparity now offers solar canopies for diagonal car parks, while Zinco’s green roof system comes in multiple variants. Solaredge is streamlining installer workflows with a new app, and Aerocompact introduces an adjustable roof hook with quick fastener. These are our top products of the week.

All the specs - can the industry at large keep upping their game?

The smarter E – confronting the limits of silicon

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The next frontier for solar cell technology appears to be in overcoming the limitations of silicon. As silicon wafer technology reaches its limits, industry experts are turning their focus to stacked cells and new materials.

AI is a mighty tool for improving storage systems and energy supply.

Sigenergy – new app optimises energy management with AI

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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.

Solar panels stretching towards the sea – the solar park in Dangjin.

Schletter delivers mounting tech for a unique sanctuary site

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The 100 MW solar plant was built on reclaimed coastal land in a South Korean bird sanctuary, requiring advanced planning, structural solutions and tailored installation against a backdrop of strict environmental conditions.