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New opportunities for a former tailings dump in Germany

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Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

High-voltage premium brand prices rose in January 2026, while prices for other segments declined.

January Battery Index highlights split trends in storage pricing

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Pricing trends in the new year reveal a split between premium, performance, and low-voltage residential systems, while commercial pricing stays largely unchanged compared to December, as per sun.store data.

Another kind of alpine cross, designed to shed snow and manage shading

Alpine solar installation powers ski resorts with cross-shaped design

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Mounted vertically as four wings around a central column, the modules avoid snow accumulation, maintain high yields, and are now entering commercial deployment.

Cloud cover, clear trajectory at the 94.7 MW Gaskinstown solar park in County Meath

Ireland – ib vogt exits 272 MW package as capital targets renewables

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An Irish solar portfolio backed by 15-year RESS contracts has been sold for around €230 million, underlining sustained institutional demand for contracted renewable assets.

Europe’s energy plans start with what fits in your palm

EU warned over shortfall in renewable energy raw materials

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Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.

Nancy Yell explains why less weight means more possibilities

Sunman Energy – lightweight modules deliver up to 520 watts

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PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

Close-up on durability: the glass-glass design is backed by a 30-year product warranty

PV Europe products of the week – modules, back-contact, storage and more

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Winaico unveils its new bifacial glass-glass module with 485 watts, Aiko secures explosion protection certificate for its back-contact module, PV Sol Premium 2026 update introduces new planning features and Delta unveils a high-capacity battery cabinet for C&I applications.

Heritage architecture meets modern energy infrastructure in China

China’s renewables boom signals a structural shift

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Renewables and related technologies now account for most of China’s investment growth, underscoring a structural shift with direct consequences for global solar manufacturing, project development and battery storage deployment.

Webinar recording I Simple solutions for complex PV projects with K2 Systems [14.04.2025]

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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.

Electricity demand in Texas is rising sharply – networked home storage systems help stabilise supply and save costs

Sonnen expands Texas VPP by 10,000 homes and 600 MWh

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The US state of Texas is seeing rapid growth in a new battery-only programme, connecting thousands of homes to a networked grid resource and adding hundreds of megawatt-hours of flexible capacity.

This warehouse in Venlo is a major hub for solar components

Solar Investors Guide #12 – Supply chains embrace green operations

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Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.

Dr Sarunas Stanaitis of Inion Software: returns now depend more on intelligent management than on installed capacity

Maximising solar financial performance in Central and Eastern Europe

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As solar becomes an established business asset across Central and Eastern Europe, financial returns increasingly depend on disciplined operational management, market responsiveness and robust digital infrastructure.

The European battery market has seen especially rapid growth since 2021

EU battery storage up 45 percent to 27.1 GWh in 2025

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For the twelfth consecutive year, the EU achieved a record level of battery storage installations, driven primarily by utility-scale projects. Residential installations declined.

Jörg Lennertz from Uniper (right) discusses the prospects of project business.

Uniper – extensive experience in project business

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CEO Talk: Uniper brings decades of experience in the energy sector. But what role can such a strong partner play in the solar park and battery storage business? And how important is this expertise in integrating renewable energies into supply systems? Let’s find out.

Five C Series battery cabinets in series

Delta debuts its high-capacity battery cabinet for C&I

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The new C Series battery cabinet delivers 125 kilowatts of power and 261 kilowatt-hours of storage, all within a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square metres.

Making the most of solar power requires the right power electronics. Farmers should pay close attention to several key factors.

Inverter technology evolves to power modern agriculture

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As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.

67 MW tracker system in Albania. Katerina Jirku Nemec sees CEE’s role as unique worldwide

Trinasolar’s Jirku Nemec: Market diversity drives solar potential in CEE

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Katerina Jirku Nemec, Head of Eastern Europe at Trinasolar, outlines in this interview why Central Eastern Europe stands out in a global context.

Quiet capacity added without touching the grid

Alight secures £34 million as on-site solar goes mainstream

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More than 50 MW of UK on-site solar capacity is set to move forward under a new financing structure designed to support long-term power supply for C&I users. Projects are due online by 2027.

Uri Sadot (right) and Karsten Schäfer discuss the latest cybersecurity topics.

Solar Investors Guide #7 – Hackers highlight solar infrastructure risks

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Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.