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How does agri-PV affect crop yields? How should a system be planned, and what do farmers, developers and installers need to watch out for during construction? Our special report answers these questions and more.

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences let farmers generate clean power on pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele has played a central role in industrialising agrivoltaics at both Fraunhofer ISE and BayWa r.e., and explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition connect, benefiting farmers and investors alike, with several European countries already leading the way on large-scale projects.

Andreas Lehner of AMMP sets out a simple test for commercial and industrial solar portfolios: let AI read, compare and explain, but keep decisions that cost money or involve a site visit with people.

PV Guided Tours: HYXI is showing off its newly unveiled Muse AI-Native Energy OS, which transforms energy use from passive backup into active, learning intelligence. Highlights include the Aura all-in-one storage, the AC-coupled Halo micro-storage system and the liquid-cooled Atlas C&I unit.

Electric trucks can now charge at a public stop in Lapalisse and a logistics depot in eastern France, where Evergreen Mobility’s chargers deliver 250 kW today and are built to reach 1.2 MW.

As manufacturers bypass distributors and sell C&I storage directly to installers and EPCs, buyers must establish who handles integration, commissioning and repairs. Removing a distributor does not remove the work, says market expert Gerard Scheper.

The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from the industry association UNEF, which warns that investors, host municipalities and consumers will all be worse off.

As global battery storage grows towards 500–700 GWh by 2030, ACCURE’s Valentin Lorscheid argues that reactive operations and single-vendor monitoring are eroding returns, and explains how operators can get ahead.

Feathered visitors will find little comfort on module edges fitted with the new Birdblocker Topguard, a row of steel pins that clips on without drilling and is now available in German-speaking countries.

Backdoors and insecure manufacturer platforms pose a serious threat to Europe’s grid, warns the European Commission’s Smart Energy Expert Group, which wants restrictions on high-risk suppliers down to the smallest systems.

The Hannover fair, held alongside EuroTier from 10 to 13 November 2026, focuses on farms using their own solar power and on agri-PV. Our video team will be on site.

Energiepark Witznitz: at 650 MW, the solar park south of Leipzig is one of the largest in Europe. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it straight in their inbox.

Panels get the attention, but balance-of-system components now account for a third of utility-scale project costs. A SolarPower Europe report shows where Europe can keep its edge.

The technology works, users are convinced and money is moving, but without stronger grid links and clearer political backing, the industry warns the rollout risks stalling.

Britain’s queue for grid connections passed 700 GW before Gate 2 began weeding out speculative projects. We explain where things now stand for solar and storage.

A new battery grant, fully funded systems for some households and record money for home upgrades: we break down the energy measures in Ireland’s €1.28 billion package.

The number of electric cars worldwide is rising rapidly. Making affordable charging power available means speeding up the rollout of charge points on private land, in semi-public areas and in public spaces.

CEO Talk: ENTEGRO develops, plans and implements PV projects for companies and investors. Driven by the ambition to always be one idea better, the company consistently pushes innovation, efficiency and project quality. What this means in practice, and how it translates into real economic advantages, is revealed in a behind-the-scenes look.

Premium Solardesign has built its new patio canopy around bifacial glass-glass modules up to 4 m long, developed specifically for the product and mounted in a cubic aluminium frame.

As the PV sector evolves, installers must adopt smart strategies to meet rising demand without compromising quality. Photonica CEO Mariusz Bałachowski shares his insights on how to optimise PV installations.

A growing number of hacker attacks is exposing weak points in solar systems. Operators who act early can keep attackers out, while delay risks costly failures and disruption to the grid.

A joint webinar by K2 Systems and PV Europe sets out how installers can tackle the competing demands of speed, flexibility and plant protection when building large solar arrays on flat and green roofs. It is now available to watch free of charge.

Podcast (German): Valuable agricultural land can serve two purposes: as pasture or arable land and for generating clean solar power. Stephan Schindele has played a central role in industrialising agrivoltaics, both at Fraunhofer ISE and at BayWa r.e. He explains the advantages these systems offer farmers and where the pitfalls lie.

Venture capitalists are back and putting larger sums into fewer early-stage companies, while acquisitions and new EU cybersecurity rules are changing how startups grow.

CEO Talk: The project business revolves around modules, inverters and mounting systems. Small components such as cable ties, connectors or protective conduits for wiring are often neglected. Sooner or later, such oversights will come back to haunt you. We find out why.