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Tricky terrain for trackers – Solargik is presenting its solutions in Rimini from 4 to 6 March

Solargik to showcase EasyInstall at Key Energy 2026

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The rapid-deployment installation system is engineered to cut labour costs, accelerate project timelines and lower construction expenses, particularly on challenging and sloped terrain.

Space between containers at the test side was reduced to just 10 centimetres

Trina Storage validates Elementa 2 Pro fire safety in large-scale testing

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Supervised by fire engineering consultancy Hiller and certified by TÜV Rheinland, the test demonstrated the system’s enclosure integrity, fire isolation, use of resistant materials, and the reliability of critical systems under extreme fire conditions.

Sunlight collected and volatility negotiated in Jedwabno for Poland’s evolving energy market

Poland – R.Power, Axpo agree 150 MW BESS optimisation

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Independent power producer R.Power and energy trader Axpo have signed an optimisation agreement for a 150 MW / 300 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland, with services agreed through to the end of 2037.

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.

Solar Flex Croatia returns for its second event

Zagreb event spotlights battery storage and grid flexibility

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 Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.

Subsidy season arrives for solar-curious homeowners in the Croatian capital

Croatia opens calls for €1.58 billion in green initiatives

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The Croatian Ministry of Environment and Green Transition and the national environmental fund are offering €1.58 billion in grants this year, targeting renewable power, heating, EVs and energy efficiency. Application schedules are now available.

The outdoor durability task force assembles –  tested for real world exposure

Panduit launches UV-resistant nylon cable ties 

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Produced from UV-resistant nylon 612, the new PLT4S-M6120 cable ties are designed for outdoor PV installations, combining resistance to sunlight, acid rain and chemical corrosion with a 20-year service life.

Solar, storage and scenery in perfect formation – a template for the next wave of Greek energy projects

Greece – Joint venture for 251.9 MW PV, 375 MWh storage plant

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Metlen and Tsakos Group will jointly invest in one of Greece’s largest hybrid plants, combining large-scale solar generation with 375 MWh of battery storage, scheduled for completion in early 2028.

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Crops meet kilowatts – explore our agri-PV special edition

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Free to download: This special issue highlights the dual use of land as a key aspect of the solar energy transition in agriculture. Alongside the latest technological developments, it also covers the emerging business models for solar installations on farmland.

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.

From panels to power blocks – two new reports bring order to hybrid project complexity

SolarPower Europe releases guidance on hybrid PV and EPC quality

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The latest publications from the association focus on safeguarding long-term performance in hybrid solar and storage projects and strengthening quality control in EPC and commissioning processes for commercial operation.

The Ferrera Erbognone agri-PV farm in Lombardy

MET to supply solar power for 600 Italian industrial firms

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Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

Project manager Dr Laura Stevens with Leonhard Böck, presenting one of the record-setting III-V germanium PV modules

Fraunhofer ISE pushes tandem efficiency beyond 34 percent

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New III–V modules from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems push efficiencies well beyond conventional silicon, highlighting potential routes for high-performance applications where space is limited.

When the sun pays the heating bill instead of the utility

My PV strengthens Benelux partnerships with local support

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With a new branch and a local Technical Sales Manager alongside wholesale operations, My PV is sharpening its focus on Benelux installers as demand for solar-powered heating systems continues to rise.

Rimini Expo Centre hosts KEY 2026 from 4 to 6 March

KEY 2026 – advancing new investment models

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The Rimini expo will showcase investment structures and strategies for reducing energy bills, with financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders in attendance from Italy and abroad.

The future of energy, now with extra corners and reinforced hinges

Italy – Trina Storage and Aer Soléir secure 1,000 MWh project in Turin

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Awarded under Italy’s Capacity Market auction for 2027, the 250 MW / 1,000 MWh system in Rondissone will feature Trina’s latest Elementa 2 Pro batteries and a 20-year LTSA.

Powerphast tool from Fimer targets PV and storage sizing

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The inverter manufacturer has released a simulation tool for designing photovoltaic arrays and storage systems, accessible through the Aurora Vision platform.

FPAs (Flexibiliy Purchase Agreements) are taking vertical integration literally, tripling within a single year

23 GWh of battery storage secured via FPAs in 2025

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Market volatility and price cannibalisation are accelerating flexibility purchase agreements, while long-term PPAs are losing ground, according to Pexapark.

Green shoots meet green power under Czech solar canopies

Prague to back agri-PV with new funding support

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The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.