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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.

From 23 to 25 June, sessions examine how solar combines with storage and other technologies, focusing on integration strategies, grid stability, sector coupling and emerging applications across a renewable electricity system.

The EU saved €111.7 million per day in the first 17 days of the Middle East conflict, according to new research from SolarPower Europe. With gas prices still volatile and solar deployment continuing, savings from avoided fossil fuel imports are expected to increase.

Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

With a dedicated spotlight, the trade fair from 10 to 13 November 2026 will present a broad programme of practical sessions on energy use and generation in farming.

Commissioned by Canadian renewables producer Boralex, the study examines how changing climate conditions could affect long term energy yield across 76 solar and wind sites.

Bird-related contamination and damage remain a persistent issue for rooftop PV systems. Developed in Ketsch, Germany, Panelgitter provides a barrier that prevents access beneath installations, helping to preserve output and reduce maintenance.

New analysis finds Croatia may require up to 1,620 MW of battery storage to support renewable expansion and shows how needs vary across different deployment scenarios.

PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Also on display is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.

H&M’s solar park investments, Ecokraft’s prefabricated industrial rooftop systems, and Region Kalmar’s car park canopy at Oskarshamn Hospital have won Svensk Solenergi’s 2026 award.

EU policy must integrate security, competitiveness and social impact considerations alongside climate targets, says state-backed energy group Tauron Polska Energia, reflecting country-level realities and system stability needs.

As tariffs shift towards peak use, even brief demand surges can raise costs. Stefan Schröder from electrical wholesaler Sonepar outlines what this means.

As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation.

Logistics are already reflecting geopolitical strain, with demand effects expected to follow. Solar market expert Gerard Scheper explains the implications for pricing and market structure.

The domestic battery storage sector is entering a new phase, with deal activity emerging around merchant projects expected to be prioritised under the Ministry of Environment and Energy support scheme.

The latest update to the widely used planning software adds individual string design and new façade options for concrete and masonry, supporting in-tool drawing, editing and export of strings.

Flexible demand is already competing with battery storage in parts of ancillary services and capacity markets, though evidence of broader effects on wholesale price spreads remains limited, says Pexapark analyst Nicolas Briet.

Chips and valuations dominate the AI narrative, but reliable electricity is emerging as a key constraint on infrastructure build-out and long-term competitiveness, says Vireo Ventures CEO Felix Krause.

Operators across Europe are managing increasingly complex portfolios of renewables, storage and flexible demand. The challenge is no longer capacity, but how effectively these assets are orchestrated, says Remi Ramcharan of Senkron Digital.

Europe’s power grids resemble a congested highway, with renewable projects queuing for connection. Moritz Rolf of Sungrow outlines how storage and coordination can help ease the bottlenecks.

A new metallisation approach reduces silver demand in TOPCon cells by a factor of ten, with implications for manufacturing costs and material sourcing.

March data of sun.store confirm that demand for solar components across the European PV market remained strong. Most module categories saw month-on-month price increases of four to six percent, while back-contact modules rose by ten percent.

The quality of plug connections is critical to safety, efficiency and longevity. Even minor crimping errors can have serious consequences. Follow these tips to ensure correct installation.

As demand-side flexibility becomes central to balancing renewable supply and grid stability, companies are rethinking energy use. EM-Power Europe 2026 will showcase solutions to cut costs and unlock new revenue streams.