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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.

Whisper it: Goodwe’s new SDT G3 inverter steps up C&I performance

Goodwe’s 50 kW C&I inverter turns down the noise

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The new 50 kW SDT G3 inverter from the Chinese manufacturer addresses the growing demand in C&I applications for quiet, high‑performance and easy‑to‑install 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.

From coffee to collaboration as solar networking takes centre stage in Brussels

Sustainable Solar Europe 2025 – connecting industry and EU policy

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The fourth edition of the conference will take place on 3 December 2025 in Brussels, organised by Intersolar Europe and SolarPower Europe.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide: Solarised parking and charging

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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.

Our guest author Benjamin von Berg is an agri-PV expert and key account manager at Trinasolar

Agri-PV – from niche solution to mainstream adoption

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With advances in standard PV equipment and proven mounting systems, agrivoltaics is moving beyond its experimental phase and entering mainstream deployment, explains Benjamin von Berg of Trinasolar.

The regional trade fair in western Germany is growing rapidly

Solar Solutions Düsseldorf – bold ideas and bright solutions

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The regional trade fair in western Germany returns in December with both halls fully booked. This year, power2heat for homes and businesses takes centre stage with its own dedicated forum. Register with us for a free ticket.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling, Head of PPA Europe South-West at BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e.: “Co-located storage is a more complex challenge”

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

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.

Different roof types provide ample space for PV modules – a C&I rooftop installation in Italy

Rooftop PV driving energy market change across Europe

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As solar technology evolves from kilowatt-scale arrays to multi‑megawatt rooftops, manufacturers and developers across Europe are redefining project economics and grid integration.

Martin Green (left) has spent five decades advancing solar module technology.

Solar Investors Guide #10 – Martin Green on glass-free solar modules

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Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a legend of solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records since going all the way back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

Floating-PV is a trend in project business.

Solar Investors Guide: Mounting on trickier terrain

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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.

Scaling heights: Georg Urban has many years of experience in utility solar projects.

Georg Urban from Voltage: “You can cable solar parks with half the labour”

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Cabling is a major factor in the reliability, cost and yield of large solar parks. Georg Urban, Head of European Business of US company Voltage Clean Energy, explains what matters and the benefits of plug & play solutions.

Picón I, II and III are the first Naturgy projects to receive the UNEF sustainability seal.

Naturgy’s Picón solar plants earn UNEF sustainability seal

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Naturgy’s Picón I–III solar plants in Ciudad Real have received UNEF’s sustainability seal for exemplary environmental, social and governance performance.

Plenty to see for visitors – a packed Genera on its second day

Genera 2025 highlights surge in hybrid solar and storage

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Industry experts in Madrid are showcasing cutting-edge advances in solar and storage integration, from high-performance modules and battery systems to agri-PV – with AI boosting efficiency across diverse energy projects.

Nils Palzhoff (right) presents the latest mounting solutions from OBO Bettermann

OBO Bettermann – holistic installation solutions for solar energy

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PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.

The electrically powered Prins ZEs with its distinctive mid‑ship crane

Tesvolt propels offshore vessel with 2 MWh Ocean battery

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The cable‑laying workboat operating in the Netherlands now runs on batteries powered by hydrogen fuel cells, enabling fully electric operation without the need for charging infrastructure.

The solar park in Linköping occupies 40,000 sqm within a natural landscape

Sweden – 5 MW solar park boosts municipal energy

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Tekniska verken’s 5 MW PV plant in southern Sweden marks a key step in the municipal energy company’s commitment to expanding local, renewable electricity generation.

Five C Series battery cabinets in series

PV Europe’s products of the week – storage in the spotlight

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Delta launches a new battery cabinet for C&I use, Solarwatt unveils a modular backup-capable system, Exide presents a scalable 20‑foot container unit, and AlphaESS advances safety with the TB125. These are this week’s standout products.