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A decade on from its tracker origins, the Nasdaq-listed company is using its first Intersolar under the Nextpower name to position itself as a single-source partner for European developers and EPCs.

From bidirectional EV chargers and underbody fleet charging to megawatt-ready meters and distributed fast-charging systems, the 2026 finalists show how e-mobility is moving towards more powerful, more flexible charging infrastructure.

At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

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.

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.

A new report from Eurelectric drawing on 61 companies and 30 projects sets out an integrated partnership model designed to turn fragmented industrial electrification decisions into coordinated, system-level delivery.

The PV Europe show planner covers key exhibitors and this year's focus areas of storage, bidirectional EV charging and solar heating ahead of The Smarter E Europe in Munich, 23–25 June 2026.

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.

Regulatory inconsistency, slow specification processes and limited public sector engagement are preventing Croatia's energy community model from moving beyond the earliest stages.

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.

Solar Fabrik launches its first coloured module for heritage roofs, Valentin Software updates PV-Sol Premium and GeoT-Sol, Intilion unveils a modular large-scale storage platform, and Longi introduces a fire-resistant rooftop module.

As the installed storage fleet in Europe approaches a projected 171 GW by 2030, Munich's flagship energy fairs convene the industry around the grid, regulatory and technology challenges still to be solved.

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.

Digital transformation is reshaping the energy sector, but most initiatives still fall short. Industry consultant Ingo Kocke of Octave explains why data integration determines success or failure.

With deployments accelerating in Brighton, Reading and beyond, char.gy's lamp-column model is turning on-street parking into a practical charging option for millions of UK households.

Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.

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.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.

Aimed at warehouses, data centres and logistics sites, the Hi-Mo X10 focuses on meeting fire safety requirements in rooftop PV installations.

Solar fire safety specialist ArcBox is broadening its European presence with additional sales managers, a new regional office in Cologne and its first exhibit at Intersolar Europe in June.

Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.

Solar-as-service provider Alight has commissioned a 1.4 MW solar carport at Lear's site in Valls, Spain, alongside new rooftop installations at two manufacturing plants in Poland, bringing the partnership to six European sites.

From solar-plus-storage in California and utility-scale batteries in Ukraine to agrivoltaics in Germany and green hydrogen in Namibia, the 2026 finalists show how renewable projects are being delivered across very different markets.

The $974 million close of NextPower V, backed by European pension funds and a major Japanese institution, takes NextEnergy Capital's total assets under management to approximately $5 billion.

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.