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Our new feature on solar energy for farmers explores the latest trends in agri-PV and how farms are using the sun to boost self-sufficiency. The special edition is available to download free of charge.

PV Guided Tours: Atmoce presents two new innovative products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage battery. The M-ELV battery operates at less than 30 volts, increasing safety for installers and simplifying day-to-day work. Intelligent energy management system connects both components. The low-voltage technology is designed to benefit private households as well as commercial users.

The Renewables 24/7 exhibit in Munich brings together case studies, live demonstrations and analysis, including new Fraunhofer ISE findings on maintaining secure electricity systems around the clock and at scale.

A 63 percent rise in cyber attacks in 2024 has exposed vulnerabilities in Lithuania’s solar and storage infrastructure. Cybersecurity expert Dr Robertas Janickas outlines measures to restrict remote access to critical systems.

If short demand spikes set costs, system design must follow. In part two of his piece on peak demand, Stefan Schröder of Sonepar examines the implications for design and integration.

From 13 to 17 April 2026, Ankara will host a conference on crystalline silicon photovoltaics, covering TOPCon, heterojunction and tandem concepts while bringing together researchers and industry professionals.

With annual additions now around 1 GW, UNEF is calling for stronger momentum to maintain progress towards 2030 targets.

Regulatory hurdles around home charging are emerging as a key barrier to EV uptake among households without driveways. New survey data highlights the scale of the issue and growing pressure for reform.

Premium Mounting Technologies has secured general building approval for its PMT Evo Green system, streamlining planning and opening access to public tenders

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.

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.

From 23 to 25 June, sessions examine how solar combines with storage and other technologies, focusing on integration strategies, grid stability, sector coupling and emerging applications across a renewable electricity system.

The EU saved €111.7 million per day in the first 17 days of the Middle East conflict, according to new research from SolarPower Europe. With gas prices still volatile and solar deployment continuing, savings from avoided fossil fuel imports are expected to increase.

Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

With a dedicated spotlight, the trade fair from 10 to 13 November 2026 will present a broad programme of practical sessions on energy use and generation in farming.

Commissioned by Canadian renewables producer Boralex, the study examines how changing climate conditions could affect long term energy yield across 76 solar and wind sites.

Bird-related contamination and damage remain a persistent issue for rooftop PV systems. Developed in Ketsch, Germany, Panelgitter provides a barrier that prevents access beneath installations, helping to preserve output and reduce maintenance.

New analysis finds Croatia may require up to 1,620 MW of battery storage to support renewable expansion and shows how needs vary across different deployment scenarios.

PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Also on display is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.

H&M’s solar park investments, Ecokraft’s prefabricated industrial rooftop systems, and Region Kalmar’s car park canopy at Oskarshamn Hospital have won Svensk Solenergi’s 2026 award.

EU policy must integrate security, competitiveness and social impact considerations alongside climate targets, says state-backed energy group Tauron Polska Energia, reflecting country-level realities and system stability needs.

As tariffs shift towards peak use, even brief demand surges can raise costs. Stefan Schröder from electrical wholesaler Sonepar outlines what this means.

As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation.

Logistics are already reflecting geopolitical strain, with demand effects expected to follow. Solar market expert Gerard Scheper explains the implications for pricing and market structure.