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Renewed disruption to LNG flows pushed European gas and power prices higher in July, but PPA pricing barely responded, a structural shift that instead lifted merchant battery storage revenues.

Researchers at the University of Hohenheim found that barley, maize, potatoes and other sun-loving crops physiologically adapt to shading beneath solar panels, offering a new tool for crop selection.

Gerard Scheper of European Solar argues that the positive sentiment seen after Intersolar Europe is no longer just sentiment, it is slowly turning into action.

The company's Solrif in-roof and standard on-roof modules have both been certified to HW4, the top hail resistance classification recognised by Switzerland's Association of Cantonal Fire Insurers.

As solar and battery storage projects scale up, the industry's exposure to fire, serial defects and unmanaged risk is outpacing its reliance on insurance alone, argues Harry Wolkenfelt of Solarif Group.

Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.

PV Guided Tours: Demands on mounting are rising, and manufacturers are responding with designs that meet rooftop regulations while still allowing rapid installation. Ludwig Maximilian Schletter of SL Rack demonstrates how it works.

New proposals to introduce type approval for detached houses aim to shorten lead times and cut construction costs. The solar trade association Svensk Solenergi is responding to the consultation, calling for the scheme to align with forthcoming EPBD solar requirements.

Homeowners can claim up to 50 percent of installation costs from 2 September, with battery storage funded only alongside a new photovoltaic system.

The HV-MELA-BAT programme pairs modular DC/DC converters with second-life battery storage, enabling charging above 1 MW from a 500 kW connection.

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.

Mayor Gergely Karácsony says the Hungarian capital plans to install ten million square metres of rooftop solar and storage, technical potential he puts at around 5 GW.

Econergy has closed its second UK storage deal with Santander and EDF this year, underpinning what will become one of Britain's largest batteries operating above two hours.

The country's first dedicated clean energy act aligns Skopje with EU rules, introducing auctions, two-way CfDs and corporate PPAs. Colenco CEO Nikola Bitrak assesses what the framework achieves and where work remains.

Solar park construction is picking up pace worldwide, but the bottleneck is not materials or components. It is land, grid connection points and the people to do the work. Sign up for our investor newsletter to receive this digital edition directly.

Banks are stepping up warnings to solar operators as loans fall into arrears, with output restrictions and falling power prices squeezing project income and pushing some towards default.

With 50 GW of licensed projects awaiting connection terms and dealmaking in full swing, the country's largest renewables event returns for its eighth edition on 20 and 21 October.

Large flat-roof and green-roof solar projects are growing fast. Join K2 Systems for a free webinar on the mounting systems built to keep installation quick without sacrificing adaptability.

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.

Solar Macedonia will host its 5th Annual Solar Conference on 23 and 24 September 2026, marking the association's 20th anniversary. The two-day event is expected to draw engineers, investors, designers, installers and traders from across the Balkan region and beyond.

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. Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper talks about the drivers behind the shift and what changes to expect.

PV Guided Tours: Lightweight modules that offer a solution for load-restricted roofs. Or special technologies that enable durable and flexible solar modules without glass. Is this magic? Let’s find out.

Full Black overtook the field to become the priciest module segment, while TOPCon bifacial kept easing. The PV PMI slipped to 65, its softest reading in months and a notch below the historical average, according to sun.store data.

Storage is no longer in question. What matters now is the system it forms with generation, controllable loads and e-mobility, argues Philipp Rasche of ENEO.

The list now spans modules, inverters, wind turbines, battery storage and, new this year, battery cells, with credit risk added as manufacturers increasingly chase recognition across multiple categories.