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Light meets understatement — the new Zeus 3.0 in full matte form

Heckert Solar enters back‑contact era with 480 W Zeus 3.0

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Featuring up to 480 W output and 23.5 percent efficiency, the Zeus 3.0 introduces next‑generation back‑contact technology to the German PV manufacturer’s portfolio.

Training program in progress at the award-winning Spanish foundation

Fundación Generation Spain wins Solar Diversity Champion Award

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Boralex and Ireland's Women in Solar Energy were also recognised for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the solar sector.

Small ripples, big change – KEY 2026 hopes to make waves in Rimini

Italy – energy efficiency tops the agenda at KEY 2026

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The Energy Transition Expo will take place in Rimini from 4 to 6 March, unveiling a new exhibition layout, an expanded thematic scope and an even stronger international focus.

The regional trade fair in western Germany is growing rapidly

Solar Solutions Düsseldorf – bold ideas and bright solutions

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The regional trade fair in western Germany returns in December with both halls fully booked. This year, power2heat for homes and businesses takes centre stage with its own dedicated forum. Register with us for a free ticket.

Prof. Lorenc Malka has been crunching the equations for Albania’s next energy leap

Lorenc Malka: Solar is key to Albania’s hydropower challenge

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With abundant sunlight, Albania has the potential to diversify beyond hydropower. Professor Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana explores how solar energy and storage could reshape the nation’s energy future.

Lined up for business – a future solar park combined with storage in Sandon Brook/UK

Battery storage – co‑located and multi-use projects gaining ground

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Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

Our guest author Ali Inal draws an interesting comparison

Lessons from chess – strategic thinking for solar leaders

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As renewable energy grows, especially in solar, leaders need the vision to see the whole board, explains Ali Inal, Managing Director at Senkron Digital.

Sunlight, systems and strategy — Professor Malka on Albania’s PV promise

Lorenc Malka: “Albania is advancing electricity market liberalisation”

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In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.

Once just hardware, now a node in the solar collective

Cybersecurity drives new standards in solar electronics

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As networking and digitalisation advance across electronics and software in the PV sector, the risk of cyberattacks is increasing, making effective countermeasures essential. Read more in our weekly focus, 1–4 December.

Gerard Scheper (centre) is a Dutch expert in solar and storage business

Solar Investors Guide #5 – prospects and pitfalls for investments in solar and large battery projects

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With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Luis Haya is Chint's expert for safety.

Chint Power Systems – safe storage for C&I

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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.

Smart suits, sharper ambitions – Poland’s renewables market is drawing new attention

MET Group expands into Poland with focus on PV and BESS

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The Warsaw office marks the Swiss company’s 21st international branch and a key step in its Central European expansion into solar and storage.

This realistic rendering shows the planned battery storage project in Thessaly

Greece – Metlen and Karatzis partner on 790 MWh storage

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A new joint venture from Metlen and Karatzis will deliver a €170 million utility-scale battery system in Thessaly, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

Field test partner Markus Berger (right) from Buchhofen in Bavaria, pictured with his son, relies on the Forton storage system.

Tesvolt Energy expands its virtual power plant with Forton storage

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After successful field trials, Tesvolt Energy’s virtual power plant now incorporates the Forton commercial storage platform, improving trading efficiency and broadening access for businesses within the distributed energy network.

AI remains a hot topic – sure to feature at the event on 18 and 19 February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tower

Solar Quality Summit returns to Barcelona in 2026

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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.

Daniel Andersen, CEO of DCC Energi

Wewise launches solar operations in Denmark through DCC Energi

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Denmark’s solar market is entering a rapid growth phase, marked by new partnerships and projects ranging from utility‑scale developments to rooftop systems, as the country targets a fourfold rise in capacity by 2030.

Manuel Schmidt has over 15 years' experience in the energy industry

Dutch grid resilience offers lessons for Europe

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

Smooth operator – Goodwe’s 50 kW C&I inverter is refined for quieter output

PV Europe products of the week – connectors, converters and cabinets

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This week’s highlights include Goodwe’s low‑noise 50 kW C&I inverter, EFT Energy Solutions’ scalable storage system, Aerocompact’s Compactflat SN Fast mount and Aiko’s 500 W ultra‑compact module.

Almost fully covered – solar modules on the roof of DHL’s facility in Pirkkala, Finland

DHL expands solar rollout at new 4,000 m² logistics hub in Finland

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The new facility in Finland underscores DHL's global climate strategy, aiming for climate-neutral buildings by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, with solar energy playing a pivotal role.