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The 140 MW solar park in Karavasta

Albanian solar markets open up as storage arrives

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The Southeast European country's solar and storage market is in its early stages but developing rapidly, drawing increasing investor interest and EU support. Discover the latest trends in our weekly focus, 8–11 December.

A tango of energy and agriculture – PV and storage lead in the quest for farm independence

Agritechnica 2025 spotlights agri‑PV and storage amid rising uncertainty

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Visitors to the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade fair left no doubt: independence from external power is now front of mind, driving momentum and raising the bar for renewable integration in modern farming.

Karmenka Cepanec turned to solar modules to generate much of the electricity used at her flower operation

Croatia – grower nears self-sufficiency with solar and 2.5 MW biomass

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By combining a 30 kW solar array and a 2.5 MW biomass system, a flower producer in northern Croatia is now meeting over 70 percent of its electricity demand and heating all greenhouses sustainably.

Reinhard Birmuske (right) discusses the new storage device Primo from SAX power
PV on Tour

SAX Power’s Primo unit enables AC home storage without an inverter

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The Primo unit from SAX Power connects directly to a secured socket, eliminating the need for a battery inverter. Project manager Reinhard Birmuske explains the straightforward installation of this versatile system.

The solar façades are integrated into the entrance area of the plant

Hungary – BMW integrates 186 kW façades at Debrecen factory

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Installed as part of E.ON Hungária Group’s broader energy strategy, the solar façades contribute to powering BMW’s Debrecen plant exclusively with clean energy.

Our guest author, solar market expert Gerhard Scheper

China’s solar rebate rollback signals squeeze on margins

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The world’s solar markets are set for major upheaval following a subtle shift in Chinese policy – a move that was long overdue and will have painful consequences, says European Solar CEO Gerard Scheper.

Light meets understatement – the new Zeus 3.0 in full matte form

PV Europe products of the week – back-contact, green roofs and more

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Heckert Solar launches a 480 W back‑contact module, Solyco expands its green‑roof system, Conduct debuts a fire‑safe storage housing, and Viridian Solar teams up with Keylite on integrated roofs. These are this week’s standout products.

Our guest author Thomas Hartauer is founder and CEO of CAV Partners

How Italy is advancing the solar energy transition

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Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.

The power electronics of standard solar installations are connected to the grid and the internet, opening them up to remote manipulation.

PV systems under pressure from increasing cyber risks

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In the solar sector, security has long meant guarding against lightning, surges, fire and theft. Now cyberattacks pose a new and threat of an altogether different kind.

Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) of Fenecon in our CEO Talk 2025.

Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage

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CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.

Diego De Lucia has over 8 years’ expertise in battery energy storage systems

Navigating hurdles in large-scale battery project finance

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Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

Rachel Owens, CEO of SSI, and Ronan Power, CEO of Solar Ireland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Sustainable Solar Europe conference in Brussels

Solar Ireland and SSI deepen alliance for sustainable supply chains

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The industry association has strengthened its partnership with the Solar Stewardship Initiative to advance responsible industry growth and support Ireland’s push toward 8 GW of solar capacity by 2030

Gridparity is specialised in agri-PV as well as in solutions for urban spaces and solar car parks

Gridparity files for insolvency as agri‑PV financing withdrawn

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 The Bavarian solar company has filed for insolvency after banks halted financing for its agri‑PV projects amid political uncertainty. Strategic investors are now being sought to secure ongoing operations.

Alexandru Matei Fatu says Romania’s energy sector is marked by genuine openness and collaboration.

CCE Romania’s Alexandru Matei Fatu on unlocking solar potential

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The managing director of CCE Romania discusses how solar energy is driving national reform, reshaping the power mix and addressing the challenges in the country’s shift from fossil‑based generation to low‑carbon systems.

Brlight lights, bright minds – The smarter E Europe 2025 conferences draw a full crowd

The smarter E Europe 2026 – abstracts invited for conference sessions

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Abstract submissions are now open for the conference sessions at The smarter E Europe 2026. The deadline for contributions is 5 December 2025 for the leading energy industry event.

The United Kingdom is one of the most important growth markets for e-mobility in Europe

UK – electric car market share hits 26 percent in November

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Electric mobility continues to accelerate in the UK, with New AutoMotive data showing battery electric vehicles now represent more than one in four new registrations.

Marija Hanzec (left), spokesperson, and Filip Kušević, legal advisor, represent the Zagreb-based Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE)

RES Croatia: “Lengthy approval processes are an obstacle”

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With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.

A Keylite roof window featuring Viridan solar panels

Viridian Solar and Keylite team up for integrated solar roofs

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The new collaboration marks a step forward in building‑integrated photovoltaics, expanding the options for combining solar panels and roof windows into a single, durable roof surface that delivers both energy and daylight.

Container of recycled lithium-ion batteries, awaiting deployment at a Bornholm power plant

Storage brings second life to Bornholm power plants

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On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.