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PV Guided Tours: APsystems presents a three-phase micro inverter for up to eight modules, a hybrid inverter for balcony systems and new storage solutions for private and commercial contexts. Sales Manager Aymeri R. Barrailh explains how their solutions stand out.

PV Guided Tours: Lumenhaus aims to transform the solar market with its direct-to-customer approach and the SunSaver system – an all-in-one solution integrating PV, EV charging, heat pumps and AI-based energy management to optimise and simplify energy use in private households.

The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

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.

The US added 11.7 GW of solar in Q3, a 49 percent year-on-year increase, but policy uncertainty is shifting clean energy investment towards Europe.

Solar and storage projects are designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a wide range of risks throughout their lifetime – an important issue that is still too often neglected. Sign up now and stay informed with our investor newsletter, out on 14 January 2026.

PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.

CEO Talk: Power storage for C&I applications is booming. Sofar is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the new PowerIn system this year, and is ramping up sales across Europe. What's the strategy behind this push? Let‘s find out.

Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.

PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Joining the line-up is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.

Free to download: our latest special on decentralised solar power and dual land use in agriculture.

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.

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.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

High demand is already evident for exhibitor places at EnergyDecentral 2026 as DLG begins taking applications.

Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

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.

CEO Talk: In a world driven by electric energy, Ampace is one of the forerunners of technology. From cutting-edge batteries to intelligent energy solutions, the company is fuelling the future for all kinds of applications – one charge at a time.

Over 90 percent of the exhibition space of the international trade show in June is already reserved, reflecting the rapidly growing market for electric mobility.

C&I buildings offer prime solar space on roofs and facades. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how compact, clever mounting systems unlock their potential.

Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlocking the benefits of the energy transition, says Eurelectric.

Christmas appeal: More than a dozen solar systems have been dispatched to schools and hospitals in war-torn Ukraine. Now the foundation is seeking modules, inverters and mounting equipment, and urgently requests financial contributions.

Podcast (German): Valuable agricultural land can serve two purposes: as pasture or arable land and for generating clean solar power. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV business unit at BayWa r.e., explains the advantages these systems offer farmers – and where the pitfalls lie.

2026 is shaping up to be just as eventful as the year now behind us. True to form, the solar world clearly has no intention of playing it safe. The upside is that battery storage, electrified heat, e-mobility and new tariff structures are all giving PV a tailwind across Europe.