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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.

EU manufacturers are boosting resilience through intelligent storage, peak shaving, and flexible load management – cutting costs, easing grid strain, and securing production during energy scarcity, says Mariglen Nora of Elevion Group.

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.

A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.

As grid bottlenecks grow, residential storage is proving vital for flexibility and congestion management. Germany’s approach points the way, says Jan Rabe from Rabot Energy.

Raspberries and strawberries show distinct responses to agri-PV shading, underscoring the importance of customised system designs for optimal yields.

A new GlobalData forecast projects US renewables will rise from about 414.5 GW in 2024 to 1.06 TW by the mid-2030s, with solar and wind driving growth despite shifting federal policy.

The sector added 417 MW in 2025, boosting total capacity, yet slower utility-scale roll-out and waning residential demand temper the outlook as solar approaches wind capacity.

A new report from IRENA and the ILO calls for a stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and a more inclusive workforce to boost employment in the renewable energy sector.

Solaredge launches a solar wallbox, Fronius adds easy backup power, ADS Tec Energy strengthens weak grids and Anker Solix enables dynamic tariff optimisation in this week’s product highlights.

Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

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

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.

The head of Eastern Europe at photovoltaic solutions provider Trinasolar shares why she expects the region to be among the world’s fastest-growing solar markets over the next decade.

The floating neighbourhood of Schoonschip shows how households can pool solar, batteries and heat pumps, transforming a community into a flexible, market-ready virtual power plant in Amsterdam’s waterways.

Developer Alight has secured a multi-million euro grant from the EU Innovation Fund for a 120 MW solar park with 45 MW of co-located battery storage in southeastern Finland.

The solar inverter and energy management systems manufacturer has extended CTO Olaf Heyden’s contract to June 2027, with responsibility for Operations, Digitalisation and Human Resources.

The latest software update enables households to make better use of dynamic energy tariffs, with AI-powered energy management that maximises potential savings.

National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.

Battery storage will soon power InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid chargers at a new UK motorway site, helping to deliver faster and more reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers.

Following a rebound in the premium segment in November, December data from sun.store reveal a broad pullback across both residential and commercial categories, in line with the typical year-end slowdown.

Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

Fresh analysis reveals Britain’s renewables pipeline is stronger than ever, but delivery now hinges on grid upgrades and faster connections.

Longi is entering the storage market with an all-in-one solution and a strategy to become an integrated provider of solar, storage and hydrogen. The company’s new priorities centre on technology leadership and sector integration.

Feasibility studies are under way for 182 MW of solar capacity at Serbia's Kolubara A and Morava sites, backed by EBRD and KfW financing.