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Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

The public company’s solar energy activity and electricity production grew by nearly 20 percent in the first half of the year, driven by the management of 285 photovoltaic installations.

With 192 solar panels supplying energy to onboard and propulsion systems, the Blue Marlin becomes the world’s first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing using solar power.

While agricultural land is used to its full potential, Piko CI 100 inverters from Kostal ensure efficient conversion of generated solar power.

China’s solar industry has entered a new phase. After years of cut‑price competition and unchecked capacity expansion, the market now faces higher costs, explains Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

A recent AXIS Capital report highlights severe hail-related losses in the solar sector, averaging $58 million in annual claims – Vaisala is responding with an enhanced forecasting solution.

A wine grower and farmer built a solar-powered well to supply water for his remote cattle shed. With no grid connection, off-grid solar was the clear solution.

The Zeus 1.1 Performance reaches efficiency levels of 23 percent and is available immediately for business customers.

Jaime Arau is a design engineer and entrepreneur. He spent years developing specialised machinery for the automotive sector and, since 2009, has applied that expertise to solar, designing and building durable substructures for utility‑scale PV parks.

The developer is integrating battery storage across its 3.3 GW Romanian PV pipeline, supported by €150 million in government funding and grid fee exemptions.

On-demand electric vans with battery swapping can provide continuous door-to-door service while reducing private car use, cutting emissions and supporting renewable integration into the grid, writes guest author Richard Peel.

Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

Air and soil temperatures beneath agri-PV systems vary with module height, a recent study has found.

CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.

Industry players will meet in Amsterdam on 4–5 November for the 2025 edition of the conference, with a focus on competitive renewable solutions.

In August, residential battery prices showed notable movement, and even among the most sought-after brands there were slight shifts, according to sun.store market data.

With 900 MW of installed capacity, North Macedonia’s solar sector is scaling rapidly, while battery storage is gaining momentum. Find out more in our daily focus, 15–18 September.

This year marks the 20th edition of the event devoted to the modern, active building envelope. The conference in Bern will highlight the latest advances in integrating photovoltaics into building facades and roofs.

Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.

Soltech subsidiary E-Mobility has constructed a new 400 kW fast charging hub for Qstar in Sundsvall, marking a step forward in Sweden’s heavy transport electrification.

PV on Tour: Sigenergy presents its commercial storage system, SigenStack. The modular solution incorporates AI and is paired with an external hybrid inverter delivering between 50 and 125 kilowatts, depending on configuration. As with the SigenStor residential system, SigenStack features a sophisticated safety concept.

With decades of experience in the energy sector, the German company is well placed in the solar park and battery storage business. Jörg Lennertz highlights the importance of expertise in integrating renewable energies.

Covering 19 countries, 15 language regions and varied PV regulations, the sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe and his team of 10 handle a vast 2,500 km territory. In this interview, he shares how they make it work.

Ampyr Solar Europe has inaugurated a 96 MW solar park in Noordoostpolder, marking the latest addition to the hybrid energy cluster.

Photovoltaic facades are gaining ground as cities seek new ways to expand clean energy. Vertical surfaces offer untapped potential, with European suppliers such as Eurener now tailoring products to urban demand.