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Twenty-five years in, the Hirschberg-based developer is pitching automation and full-system thinking as the defining requirements for the next phase of utility-scale solar.

A new Fraunhofer ISE study launched at The smarter E Europe finds Germany's energy transition technically and economically sound, as storage boom data reveals the gap between potential and delivery.

Next2Sun argues that combining south-facing and vertical installations can expand connected capacity by around 60 percent while cutting infrastructure costs and improving market returns.

The coveted innovation awards were presented on the eve of the trade fair in Munich, reflecting the technical capability now achieved across photovoltaics, storage, e-mobility, and digital integration.

Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers.

Self-consumption savings, flexibility revenues and microgrid concepts are on the agenda as a Munich session examines integrated energy systems for industrial operators and e-fleet managers.

Lithium-ion storage carries real risks of thermal runaway, fire and explosion. Certified technical containers can shield installations from external hazards and ease the route through building approval processes.

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.

A new 54 MW solar park in Saxony-Anhalt has been added to an existing wind farm, sharing the same substation and grid connection and demonstrating how renewables can expand without further straining the network.

Farmers, financiers and public authorities gathered in Barcelona to discuss regulation, finance and technology as Catalonia positions itself at the forefront of Spain's agrivoltaic push.

From 2-in-1 microinverters and a 506 kW string inverter to green-roof systems, construction automation and silver-, lead- and bismuth-free cell interconnection, the 2026 finalists reflect a PV sector focused on tougher products, cleaner materials and more efficient project delivery.

With rooftop PV costs now well below industrial grid tariffs in Germany, Intersolar Europe in Munich turns its attention to storage, load management and the regulatory frameworks reshaping the C&I sector.

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.

Europe's battery storage fleet is growing fast, up more than 45% last year and potentially quadrupling by 2030, with €55 billion in annual savings on the table, if Germany and others get the regulatory framework right.

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.

In a revised 1.5°C roadmap, the agency calls for electricity to reach 35 percent of global consumption by 2035, with renewables meeting most of the rising demand across transport, industry and buildings.

The smarter E Europe in Munich is the central meeting point for the international energy industry. Markus Elsässer, its founder, discusses the opportunities of the energy transition and the highlights of this year's edition.

The energy storage finalists for The smarter E Award 2026 bring together a broad mix of chemistries, system sizes and software layers, offering a snapshot of how the storage market is expanding in scope and sophistication.

The mounting manufacturer is debuting a single-person insertion system for ground-mounted projects, alongside a 1P tracker upgrade delivering 2.1 metres of clearance at up to 60 degrees of tilt.

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.

As Europe weighs supply chain dependencies and cybersecurity concerns, Chinese manufacturers are moving beyond TOPCon and back-contact technologies towards a new generation of tandem cell technology, observes Gerard Scheper.

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.

The DLG is accepting submissions for its 2026 Innovation Awards until 31 July, offering Energy Decentral exhibitors in Hanover a broad marketing package and stronger presence at the fair.

Using Germany as a reference case, the Hall C5 exhibit combines interactive zones, live demonstrations and a new Fraunhofer study to address reliability concerns head-on.

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.