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With more frequent and severe weather events, rooftop PV systems face increasing physical risk. Klaus Hofmeister of Trinasolar highlights resilience as key to protecting investments and outlines practical mitigation options.

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.

Fenecon’s head of international business development and sales discusses opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe’s evolving energy storage market.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.

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.

The Varitector PU AC series from German connectivity and automation specialist Weidmüller provides a broad portfolio of surge protection devices across building, industrial and process environments.

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.

PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland.

Chips and valuations dominate the AI narrative, yet as deployments expand, access to reliable electricity is becoming a critical constraint shaping infrastructure build-out and long-term competitiveness, argues Vireo Ventures CEO Felix Krause.

Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power discusses the drivers behind Ireland’s rapid residential and utility-scale PV growth, highlighting strong market momentum, policy support and the next steps for sector integration.

The recently published Land Use Framework for England sets out long-term allocation principles, but Eku Energy’s Dan Burrows warns that without storage and grid investment, rising solar output risks being curtailed.

Chinese battery firm Hithium is weighing a near-term investment in Navarra to build energy storage systems, with plans outlined by founder Jeff Wu during talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.

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 Vertical+ system from Austria-based Sunbooster allows solar modules to be installed on double-wire mesh fences over distances of up to 100 metres and connected to the grid via three-phase supply.

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 Guided Tours: Intelligent systems are replacing standalone components and AI now manages storage systems, wall boxes and energy flows to make the most of solar power. It’s not science fiction, it’s already here. Still sceptical? Prepare to be surprised!

Europe is generating more renewable energy than ever, yet a widening gap between production and consumption is pushing imbalance costs across the entire system. The solution to this challenge may lie right above us, says Chris Bernkopf, founder of Podero.

The Spanish solar association Unef will dedicate its sixth self-consumption summit in mid-April in Madrid to a pending regulatory reform aimed at expanding shared solar, integrating distributed storage and simplifying access for installations and energy communities.

The two energy companies have entered a five-year optimisation agreement for Romania’s 127 MW / 254 MWh Scornicești battery storage plant in Olt County, covering market access, dispatch and revenue optimisation.

As lease agreements become commonplace in PV, which sites are viable and what should farmers assess before committing land?

PV on Tour: Euronergy’s new lightweight PV modules have cleared key fire safety tests for building approval. Frank Hochmuth of Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz of Osnatech explain what sets the panels apart.

The Nexa Matte module is designed for glare-sensitive installations, using microtextured glass to reduce glare to below 2% reflection and meet growing safety and visual impact requirements in regulated environments.

Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

Supernova Invest led the round, with Maif Impact, Lita Gestion and C2AD joining alongside existing investors Starquest Capital and BNP Paribas Développement. The raise also included a crowdfunding campaign.