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The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.

At the Rimini trade fair, Nidec Conversion will focus on BESS and e-mobility, presenting a newly developed power conversion system for storage, PV and hydrogen.

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.

The renewable energy provider has confirmed construction of four new solar parks in northern and central England, marking its first major venture into solar and expanding its energy mix.

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.

From 4 to 6 March, the Italian manufacturer will showcase photovoltaic solutions for residential, C&I and utility-scale applications, focusing on architectural integration, system reliability and performance optimisation.

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.

The new integrated solution includes battery cabinets for indoor or outdoor installation and the Sunny Tripower Storage X inverter in 30 and 50 kilowatt power ratings.

The recent price spike in solar modules and batteries is not a new normal but a market catching its breath, says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

January data point to a cautious but meaningful shift in the European PV market, with selective module price rebounds, disciplined inverter pricing, stronger buyer sentiment and a PV PMI of 69.

Around 32 percent of the more than 1,000 exhibitors at the energy transition trade fair, which takes place from 4 to 6 March in Rimini/Italy, will be coming from abroad. For the first time, there will be an Africa Investment Hub.

The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

Backed by a €230 million investment, Sungrow’s first European factory in Wałbrzych will start operations within 12 months, manufacturing battery storage systems and PV inverters for Europe.

Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

Pricing trends in the new year reveal a split between premium, performance, and low-voltage residential systems, while commercial pricing stays largely unchanged compared to December, as per sun.store data.

Mounted vertically as four wings around a central column, the modules avoid snow accumulation, maintain high yields, and are now entering commercial deployment.

An Irish solar portfolio backed by 15-year RESS contracts has been sold for around €230 million, underlining sustained institutional demand for contracted renewable assets.

Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.

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.

Winaico unveils its new bifacial glass-glass module with 485 watts, Aiko secures explosion protection certificate for its back-contact module, PV Sol Premium 2026 update introduces new planning features and Delta unveils a high-capacity battery cabinet for C&I applications.

Renewables and related technologies now account for most of China’s investment growth, underscoring a structural shift with direct consequences for global solar manufacturing, project development and battery storage deployment.

This free webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. The experts at K2 Systems also reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design. The video is available to watch now.

The US state of Texas is seeing rapid growth in a new battery-only programme, connecting thousands of homes to a networked grid resource and adding hundreds of megawatt-hours of flexible capacity.

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.