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The PV Europe show planner covers key exhibitors and this year's focus areas of storage, bidirectional EV charging and solar heating ahead of The Smarter E Europe in Munich, 23–25 June 2026.

At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

The EU wants to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing through legislation allowing member states to link project funding to non-price criteria such as carbon footprint. A new DIW Berlin study warns that the resulting patchwork of national rules is driving up costs and weakening European competitiveness.

PV Guided Tours: The integrated Power Store sytem from Denios combines a C&I battery unit with a safety container, designed to protect against thermal runaway while enabling tailored design and fast amortisation. Watch the video to learn more.

The Power Dock Pro energy hub extends the X1 Home Energy System with automatic transfer switching, backup control and modular battery storage in a single unit.

The Israeli solar technology company is using its Intersolar anniversary showcase to signal a shift toward fully integrated, software-led energy management across solar, storage and EV charging for both residential and commercial customers.

From solar-plus-storage in California and utility-scale batteries in Ukraine to agrivoltaics in Germany and green hydrogen in Namibia, the 2026 finalists show how renewable projects are being delivered across very different markets.

At the Munich show this month, JA Solar will present its JAGalaxy grid-scale storage system, the C&I-focused JAPlanet BESS and its latest generation of DeepBlue TOPCon modules.

METLEN's integrated utility chief explains how the group fuses generation, storage, trading and supply into one platform, underpinning decarbonisation, customer affordability and industrial resilience across more than 40 markets.

A decade on from its tracker origins, the Nasdaq-listed company is using its first Intersolar under the Nextpower name to position itself as a single-source partner for European developers and EPCs.

From bidirectional EV chargers and underbody fleet charging to megawatt-ready meters and distributed fast-charging systems, the 2026 finalists show how e-mobility is moving towards more powerful, more flexible charging infrastructure.

A new three-phase hybrid inverter range integrating energy management, storage and backup functions will make its live debut at SMA's Intersolar stand as the exhibition opens on 23 June.

Sensors, extinguishing systems and pressure relief packaged into a single technical container can simplify planning, speed permitting and give emergency services a clear point of intervention.

A new report from Eurelectric drawing on 61 companies and 30 projects sets out an integrated partnership model designed to turn fragmented industrial electrification decisions into coordinated, system-level delivery.

After a punishing downturn, Europe's solar market is finding its footing. European Solar’s Gerard Scheper argues the deeper change lies in the industrial and political reset now taking shape around it.

Regulatory inconsistency, slow specification processes and limited public sector engagement are preventing Croatia's energy community model from moving beyond the earliest stages.

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.

Solar Fabrik launches its first coloured module for heritage roofs, Valentin Software updates PV-Sol Premium and GeoT-Sol, Intilion unveils a modular large-scale storage platform, and Longi introduces a fire-resistant rooftop module.

As the installed storage fleet in Europe approaches a projected 171 GW by 2030, Munich's flagship energy fairs convene the industry around the grid, regulatory and technology challenges still to be solved.

Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.

Digital transformation is reshaping the energy sector, but most initiatives still fall short. Industry consultant Ingo Kocke of Octave explains why data integration determines success or failure.

With deployments accelerating in Brighton, Reading and beyond, char.gy's lamp-column model is turning on-street parking into a practical charging option for millions of UK households.

Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.

The European Commission's Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy identifies smarter grids, demand-side flexibility and sovereign AI as key pillars of a more resilient energy system.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.