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Floating solar offers a smart solution to land scarcity by utilizing water surfaces for clean energy generation. Learn more in our weekly topic from 21-24 July.

Euronergy's new lightweight module offers distinct advantages for solar applications. Martin Green, Australian solar expert and CSO at Euronergy explains how this innovation sets the company apart.

Power grids are increasingly impacted by extreme weather events driven by climate change. Eurelectric has issued proposals to help distribution system operators (DSOs) better prepare for these challenges.

Barnsdale Solar Energy Park in Yorkshire will pair utility-scale solar generation with targeted measures to support local habitats and improve biodiversity across the 50-hectare site.

Liquidity constraints, delayed projects and shaken investor sentiment are weighing heavily on the solar and storage sectors this summer. European Solar CEO Gerard Scheper shares how companies can best deal with these difficult market conditions.

Free to download: our latest special on decentralised solar power and dual land use in agriculture.

SolarPower Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s draft for the next 7-year EU budget, but says key elements still need improvement.

Fewer booths but bolder tech – this year’s Munich trade fair saw a slimmer turnout from module makers, yet offered a clear glimpse of where the PV industry is heading.

Sigenergy has launched a new fanless hybrid inverter. Kontron Solar’s hybrid inverter offers high flexibility. Alpha ESS’s model features liquid cooling and active balancing, while 7 Second Solar’s Auto PV planning tool helps save time and reduce costs. These are our top products of the week.

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.

An Austrian developer and green energy plant operator has completed the first in a planned series of hybrid installations. Altogether, the initiative will deliver around 400 megawatts of solar capacity.

The quality of plug connections is critical to system safety, efficiency and longevity – even small crimping errors can have serious consequences. Follow these tips to ensure proper installation.

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 measures include switching to 50% renewable energy by 2030 and reducing water consumption by a third by 2028.

Podcast: Energy Center is an iron flow storage system from ESS Inc. in Oregon, United States. The storage device offers 1.16 MWh of storage capacity and a maximum charging capacity of 174 kW. This modular solution comes in a single container and can be adapted to numerous commercial and network applications. Alan Greenshields, Director EMEA of ESS, discusses term storage systems and the potential of redox flow technlogy with the sustainable materials of iron, salt and water.

Central and Eastern Europe are becoming key regions for photovoltaic deployment. Konstantyn Lytvak, Technical Support Manager at SegenSolar, outlines market conditions in Poland and the Baltic States, highlighting regional differences and technical priorities.

A new coalition of energy community advocates is urging EU institutions to allocate dedicated funding in the next Multiannual Financial Framework to accelerate citizen-led renewables.

Electrification can help restore competitiveness, cut fossil fuel dependence and unlock economic benefits for European industry, according to a new study commissioned by Eurelectric.

Auto PV from Cape Town-based 7 Second Solar is a software-as-a-service tool that streamlines solar farm planning while cutting both time and cost.

The full conference programme for the 42nd EU PVSEC is now available, offering a detailed preview of the sessions, keynotes and discussions scheduled in Bilbao from 22 to 26 September 2025.

Vertical solar modules boost farmland yields and land use. Marius Sinn of Next2Sun outlines the benefits and installation.

This free webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. The experts at K2 Systems also reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design. The video is available to watch now.

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.

A SolarPower Europe report finds that just half of nine simplified approval measures for renewables have been implemented by 20 EU countries, highlighting gaps in national legislation.

Since acquiring the Polish mobile brand Play in 2020, Iliad has been steadily advanced its green power strategy. A new solar PPA underscores its commitment to cleaner, more stable energy sourcing.