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The veteran metal roof attachment specialist is expanding its European presence at The smarter E Europe, with two products aimed at simplifying solar installation on carports and flat commercial rooftops.

With module prices currently low, investing in solar is particularly attractive, although conditions may not remain this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also gaining momentum, especially for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, the drivers behind the shift and what changes to expect.

Sensors, extinguishing systems and pressure relief packaged into a single technical container can simplify planning, speed permitting and give emergency services a clear point of intervention.

METLEN's integrated utility chief explains how the group fuses generation, storage, trading and supply into one platform, underpinning decarbonisation, customer affordability and industrial resilience across more than 40 markets.

New TOPCon module series, a utility-scale battery system and a tracker designed for uneven terrain headline Trinasolar's Intersolar showcase, as the company marks 20 years in the European market.

The Osnabrück manufacturer is showcasing bidirectional charging, AI-driven energy management and a new C&I storage system at ees Europe, alongside a peer energy sharing model still in development.

The new INFINITE ULTRA module reaches 25.6% efficiency and 690W output, continuing a four-year development arc that has made BC technology a mainstream option in both residential and utility solar.

The expert from VW subsidiary Elli explains what bidirectional charging can deliver for the energy and mobility transition, where deployment stands today, and which regulatory hurdles still need clearing in Germany and Europe.

The European Commission's Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy identifies smarter grids, demand-side flexibility and sovereign AI as key pillars of a more resilient energy system.

At Intersolar Europe 2026, BLUETTI showcased its commitment to home energy independence through an open energy ecosystem integrating balcony solar solutions, residential energy storage and smart energy management. 

A new three-phase hybrid inverter range integrating energy management, storage and backup functions will make its live debut at SMA's Intersolar stand as the exhibition opens on 23 June.

Europe's largest clean energy exhibition opened in Munich to fully booked halls, 2,800 exhibitors and a single unifying argument: that continuous supply from renewable sources is no longer a question of if, but when.

At the Munich show this month, JA Solar will present its JAGalaxy grid-scale storage system, the C&I-focused JAPlanet BESS and its latest generation of DeepBlue TOPCon modules.

Hybrid systems that pair photovoltaics with battery storage are gaining ground as the EU looks to manage midday oversupply and evening shortfalls, with the case being made at this year's largest solar trade show.

Twenty-five years in, the Hirschberg-based developer is pitching automation and full-system thinking as the defining requirements for the next phase of utility-scale solar.

A new Fraunhofer ISE study launched at The smarter E Europe finds Germany's energy transition technically and economically sound, as storage boom data reveals the gap between potential and delivery.

Next2Sun argues that combining south-facing and vertical installations can expand connected capacity by around 60 percent while cutting infrastructure costs and improving market returns.

The coveted innovation awards were presented on the eve of the trade fair in Munich, reflecting the technical capability now achieved across photovoltaics, storage, e-mobility, and digital integration.

Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers.

Self-consumption savings, flexibility revenues and microgrid concepts are on the agenda as a Munich session examines integrated energy systems for industrial operators and e-fleet managers.

Lithium-ion storage carries real risks of thermal runaway, fire and explosion. Certified technical containers can shield installations from external hazards and ease the route through building approval processes.

After a punishing downturn, Europe's solar market is finding its footing. European Solar’s Gerard Scheper argues the deeper change lies in the industrial and political reset now taking shape around it.

A new 54 MW solar park in Saxony-Anhalt has been added to an existing wind farm, sharing the same substation and grid connection and demonstrating how renewables can expand without further straining the network.

Farmers, financiers and public authorities gathered in Barcelona to discuss regulation, finance and technology as Catalonia positions itself at the forefront of Spain's agrivoltaic push.

From 2-in-1 microinverters and a 506 kW string inverter to green-roof systems, construction automation and silver-, lead- and bismuth-free cell interconnection, the 2026 finalists reflect a PV sector focused on tougher products, cleaner materials and more efficient project delivery.