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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.

Germany’s Qwello has been selected to install and manage AC charging stations under the Danish capital’s public tender programme.

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.

Tandem solar specialist Oxford PV lands on the Cleantech 100, highlighting investor interest in efficient next-generation PV.

Awarded under Italy’s Capacity Market auction for 2027, the 250 MW / 1,000 MWh system in Rondissone will feature Trina’s latest Elementa 2 Pro batteries and a 20-year LTSA.

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.

Baywa r.e. Solar Trade’s latest Solar‑Planit update brings new functions that enhance flexibility and planning efficiency, particularly for complex flat‑roof photovoltaic projects with demanding layouts and technical requirements.

PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.

PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Joining the line-up is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.

Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.

EU manufacturers are boosting resilience through intelligent storage, peak shaving, and flexible load management – cutting costs, easing grid strain, and securing production during energy scarcity, says Mariglen Nora of Elevion Group.

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.

A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.

As grid bottlenecks grow, residential storage is proving vital for flexibility and congestion management. Germany’s approach points the way, says Jan Rabe from Rabot Energy.

Raspberries and strawberries show distinct responses to agri-PV shading, underscoring the importance of customised system designs for optimal yields.

A new GlobalData forecast projects US renewables will rise from about 414.5 GW in 2024 to 1.06 TW by the mid-2030s, with solar and wind driving growth despite shifting federal policy.

The sector added 417 MW in 2025, boosting total capacity, yet slower utility-scale roll-out and waning residential demand temper the outlook as solar approaches wind capacity.

A new report from IRENA and the ILO calls for a stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and a more inclusive workforce to boost employment in the renewable energy sector.

Solaredge launches a solar wallbox, Fronius adds easy backup power, ADS Tec Energy strengthens weak grids and Anker Solix enables dynamic tariff optimisation in this week’s product highlights.

Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

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

Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

The head of Eastern Europe at photovoltaic solutions provider Trinasolar shares why she expects the region to be among the world’s fastest-growing solar markets over the next decade.