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The technology works, users are convinced and money is moving, but without stronger grid links and clearer political backing, the industry warns the rollout risks stalling.

The Hanover trade fair, running from 10 to 13 November 2026 alongside EuroTier, will focus on the self-consumption of solar power by agricultural businesses and on agri-PV, with pv Europe's video team on site to take a look.

Battery storage projects approved nationwide last year were, on average, significantly larger than those cleared in 2024, according to new grid data.

ZEZ and partners bring the "Energy Communities in Practice" conference to Bol on 24 and 25 September, focused on setting up, financing and running shared solar installations.

PV Guided Tours: LONGi ONE is an integrated storage platform for C&I applications, featuring intelligent energy management and a TÜV-certified early warning system at cell level. Watch the video to find out why storage is becoming a key component of modern energy infrastructure.

Kostal debuts a high-voltage C&I storage system with modular Helivor HV. Megasol makes glare-free in-roof the standard. Landatu launches new floating PV and flat-roof systems, and Atmoce's Battbank scales to 112 kWh – these are our picks.

The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation broadens access to solar projects for institutional and private investors, while PPAs now offer returns independent of public subsidies.

Once a commodity, the solar inverter is now a connected gateway to Europe's energy system. As the market recovers, manufacturers face new pressures from cybersecurity, grid integration, local value creation and geopolitical competition.

CEO Talk: The European energy storage market is growing dynamically, and so are the demands on profitability, safety and system integration. We find out how Ampace is positioning itself in this environment, the role Europe plays for the company, and which advances and technologies are set to shape the market next.

Residential battery prices fell sharply in August, with low-voltage systems down 19 percent. Commercial pricing softened in both size classes, while Deye held the top brand position amid a shifting field of storage specialists.

After passing 9 GW of installed PV in 2025, the EU's newest solar frontrunner is now targeting more than 12 GW by 2030. The Intersolar Summit Romania will bring 350 delegates to Bucharest on 13–14 October to map out the opportunities.

The UK's largest energy supplier has begun selling plug-in solar kits starting from £450, days after new rules made the systems legal for UK households without rooftop installations.

As the EU tightens cyber rules for networked inverters, manufacturers must navigate both a new compliance burden and a chance to make "made in Europe" count for more.

CEO Talk: Utility-scale solar projects across Europe are under growing cost pressure, even as expectations around yield, grid integration and long-term profitability continue to rise. Which new ideas boost project value, and which innovations matter most to the market? Let‘s find out.

The M-ELV Battbank, an AC-coupled low-voltage system for commercial and industrial applications, is designed to integrate independently of existing inverters.

Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.

When setting up solar systems, it's crucial to ensure the correct connectors are consistently used. Improper connections can lead to significant and easily avoidable risks.

PV Guided Tours: Atmoce is introducing a 25-year warranty on its residential storage system and unveiling intelligent module-level energy management that supports automated snow clearing of solar panels. On the storage side, the portfolio is being expanded with the C&I BattBank, the first AC-coupled, stackable commercial storage system designed for low-voltage operation.

Module pricing kept splitting along the premium line in August 2026, with TOPCon bifacial posting the month's strongest gain and Back Contact now the most expensive segment, even as inverter pricing moved unevenly and the demand signal continued to cool.

Large flat-roof and green-roof solar projects are growing fast. Join K2 Systems for a free webinar on the mounting systems built to keep installation quick without sacrificing adaptability.

EDS, the state-run distributor for the Western Balkan country, has invested around €200 million in smart meters, with almost a quarter of the country's meters now read remotely.

The battery storage developer has acquired two battery storage projects near Valencia from developer Navacant, adding up to 675 MWh of capacity to its Spanish pipeline ahead of 2028 commissioning.

CEO Talk: Installers and EPCs are facing dual pressure. Project sizes are growing and installation windows are tightening, while demands regarding quality, reliability and safety are rising. How are mounting system providers responding to these challenges? Here’s what they told us.

The Bilbao-based manufacturer now offers three mounting systems spanning reservoirs, ponds and flat roofs, designed for straightforward installation and reduced environmental impact.

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