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The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.

In war-stricken Ukraine, more than 100 hospitals are waiting for urgently required modules, inverters and energy storage systems. In many cases, this support is a matter of life and death. Every euro and every kilowatt makes a difference.

The Basque technology company has equipped the Aldoga solar farm in the Australian state of Queensland with central inverters and control systems, consolidating its footprint in the country’s utility-scale solar market.

Residential batteries are spreading fast alongside rooftop solar, and insurers are starting to pay attention. Dutch solar insurance expert Harry Wolkenfelt highlights the growing importance of siting and protective measures.

Longi is recruiting service partners and staff for its European storage division, while JA Solar prepares to launch a large-scale battery storage system later this year.

The renewable energy provider has confirmed construction of four new solar parks in northern and central England, marking its first major venture into solar and expanding its energy mix.

With its new Basicclips, K2 Systems enables direct mounting of the Insertionrail on the high rib of trapezoidal sheet metal roofs, reducing installation steps.

German mounting specialist Schletter Group is supplying structures for a 96 MW ground-mounted solar park near Udine, one of the larger photovoltaic projects currently under development in northern Italy.

A positive atmosphere at the trade fair in Italy, as more than 1,000 exhibitors presented a broad range of new PV and battery products and solutions over three days, with strong focus on C&I and utility-scale sectors.

The Energy Release 2.0 scheme has entered its build-out phase, with 22.5 TWh contracted to energy-intensive users. Developers must now secure renewable capacity to meet 20-year restitution obligations, according to Pexapark.

Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

This special edition explores how farmers can use land more efficiently by combining agriculture with solar energy. It also covers technology, insurance and the shift to e-mobility in farming.

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.

 Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.

Electric vehicle adoption in England is spreading beyond wealthy early adopters. New data suggests uptake is broadening across most socio-economic groups, raising fresh questions about charging infrastructure and electricity demand.

Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.

The KEY expo in Rimini highlights new investment opportunities and strategies to reduce energy costs, bringing together financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders from Italy and abroad. Subscribe to our investor newsletter on 11 March 2026.

Independent power producer R.Power and energy trader Axpo have signed an optimisation agreement for a 150 MW / 300 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland, with services agreed through to the end of 2037.

Varta introduces a home storage system with bidirectional charging support. Array Technologies highlights new tracker features, while Nidec, Futurasun and others present storage, tracker and module innovations at KEY Rimini.

As Croatia’s photovoltaic market continues to mature, Marko Balen, Head of Business Development at mounting systems supplier Renusol, discusses steady growth, rising standards and the shift towards quality-driven investment.

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: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. With high‑temperature LFP cells, traditional applications such as peak load capping and solar self‑consumption are now more cost‑effective. A 15‑year performance guarantee, covering two full cycles per day, ensures long‑term investment security.

Energy trader Second Foundation is connecting its more than 500 MWh battery portfolio to Twaice’s cloud-based analytics platform to strengthen monitoring, optimise performance and support data-driven operation across its growing storage fleet.

In this interview, Econergy International outlines its storage strategy and discusses the technical, financial and regulatory conditions shaping large-scale deployment across Europe.

As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.