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With over 3,300 hours of sunshine each year, Murcia is driving a new wave of investment as the region accelerates solar deployment on farmland and water.

Exhibitors can now register early for the 2026 edition of EnergyDecentral and benefit from reduced fees until the end of November 2025, a full year ahead of the trade fair.

The Vienna-based renewable energy developer has commissioned its high-capacity solar park in the Lazio region, delivered under a project financing arrangement with Commerzbank AG.

PV Guided Tours: Intelligent systems are replacing standalone components and AI now manages storage systems, wall boxes and energy flows to make the most of solar power. It’s not science fiction, it’s already here. Still sceptical? Prepare to be surprised!

The utility-scale platform offers integrated DC/AC optimisation, robust diagnostics and a compact design, cutting footprint and streamlining installation even for large storage projects.

Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.

Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.

The battery division of Trina Solar has signed its first project in Greece with PPC Renewables, delivering a 50 MW / 200 MWh system to be installed in Western Macedonia.

As Europe’s strained energy grid puts business growth at risk, innovative companies are seizing the moment, as Emmanuel Trivin, Managing Director Continental Europe at Wewise, explains.

The US-based EPC and solar technology firm has announced the commissioning of a 24 MWp solar plant in Georgia, dedicated exclusively to on-site power for the fertiliser and chemical sectors.

As Europe’s energy transition accelerates, grid challenges are intensifying. Manuel Schmidt of iwell explains how Dutch experience can inform solutions.

The European PV market remains notably stable, with module prices remain largely unchanged or fluctuating within narrow bands and modest upward adjustments for inverters, according to sun.store.

PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland.

Valentin Software has released the latest version of its popular PV Sol Premium tool, allowing planners to more easily combine PV systems with heat pumps, immersion heaters and batteries

Despite abundant sunshine, Albania’s PV growth remains held back by bureaucracy, grid congestion and limited skilled labour. Professor Lorenc Malka outlines these challenges and explores potential solutions.

A new approach to vertical solar installation is resolving the conflict between green roof mandates and solar requirements in public sector renovations.

Sunrock, UNEF and BNE received Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2025 European Solar Sustainability Award during Sustainable Solar Europe 2025 in Brussels.

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.

Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.

The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.

Five solar projects with capacities ranging from 20 MW to 225 MW are planned in Sicily, Apulia and Molise, including Italy’s future largest agri-PV park and fixed pricing for each project.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

The new MVPS-9200 Skidtainer is designed to support large-scale photovoltaic and battery storage installations, providing a turnkey solution for European developers seeking robust grid integration.

Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group and BayWa r.e. have conducted a study examining the additional revenue potential of combining agriculture with photovoltaics. The study also analyses specific cash flows during the transition phase.