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PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.

Efforts to diversify imports, boost production and expand recycling within the EU are failing to gain momentum, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. The report calls for swift corrective action.

Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a legend of solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records since going all the way back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

New UK research highlights battery health concerns and lack of finance options as barriers to second-hand electric vehicle sales, with lessons for European markets.

Solar self-consumption in Spain continued to grow in 2025, with 1,139 MW of new capacity installed. However, the national association UNEF warns that further measures are needed to achieve national expansion targets.

PV Guided Tours: Midea’s new inverter merges power electronics and energy management in one device. Akku Sys shows how this integration streamlines system architecture and benefits installers and users, with strong potential for future applications.

The Swiss manufacturer has revamped its MSP flat roof system to reduce installation time, improve operational safety and make it easier to install large modules.

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

CEO Talk: Demand for large storage systems is surging across Europe, but delivering them involves major challenges – from permitting and financing to construction and operation. Michael Hierholzer of Rolls-Royce explains why experienced and reliable partners are key.

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.

TCL Solar modules and SunPower integrated energy solutions will be supplied by Energy3000 in Austria, with DACH-wide module distribution.

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.

Legislative and institutional reforms are underway to establish an EU-aligned guarantees of origin framework, designed to enable cross-border trading and support renewable energy investment by 2027.

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.

CEO Talk: Demand for mounting technology shows a mixed picture. Private customers remain cautious, while commercial roofs and solar parks continue to grow. Throughout, cost pressures remain high. How can suppliers respond? Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, puts forward his case.

The German manufacturer has introduced a new feature for its home storage systems: forecast-based charging, which automatically manages charging and discharging based on solar yield forecasts, electricity consumption and dynamic electricity prices.

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

CEO Talk: Solavita delivers comprehensive solutions for solar power, storage and energy management. In this video, discover the company’s philosophy, learn about its future plans for Europe and explore its latest innovations.

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.

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.

The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

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.

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.

PV Guided Tours: Huawei FusionSolar is unveiling its new Luna2000 utility-scale battery storage system with a capacity of five MWh. The current 4.5 MWh systems have already received the Prime safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland.

The new platform from the French manufacturer uses artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring of lithium-ion batteries in commercial and industrial energy storage systems, including multi-site installations.