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Scenes from KEY 2025 in Rimini

KEY 2026 expo line-up highlights finance and energy strategies

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The Energy Transition Expo from 4 to 6 March in Rimini, Italy, will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars and strategic debates focused on the energy transition at both national and international levels.

Maximilian Münnicke from Huawei (right) takes a deep dive into new solutions for project busness.

Huawei FusionSolar – utility storage with a Prime security certificate

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PV Guided Tours: Huawei FusionSolar is unveiling its new Luna2000 utility-scale battery storage system with a capacity of five MWh. The current 4.5 MWh systems have already received the Prime safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland.

The look of someone whose inverter just got more capable

Kostal boosts Plenticore Plus G2 inverter to 15 amps

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A free software update raises the maximum input current of the hybrid inverter to 15 amperes per MPP tracker, matching the higher output of modern solar modules. The update applies automatically to new and existing devices.

Public Muva On-Demand Shuttle operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) – part of the fleet already runs electric.

Battery-swapping e-vans link urban mobility and grid flexibility

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On-demand electric vans with battery swapping can provide continuous door-to-door service while reducing private car use, cutting emissions and supporting renewable integration into the grid, writes guest author Richard Peel.

Nancy Yell explains why less weight means more possibilities

Sunman Energy – lightweight modules deliver up to 520 watts

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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.

Limes Managing Director Cristiano Spillati is contemplating batteries, sunshine and the Andes

Italian developer Limes advances 84/90 MW hybrid project in Chile

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The Pradera Larga project in Central Chile has secured environmental approval and will combine 84 MW solar PV with a 90 MW battery system, representing a total investment of around US$150 million.

Small ripples, big change – KEY 2026 hopes to make waves in Rimini

Italy – energy efficiency tops the agenda at KEY 2026

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The Energy Transition Expo will take place in Rimini from 4 to 6 March, unveiling a new exhibition layout, an expanded thematic scope and an even stronger international focus.

An Elomoto charger in Poland, green power deal now sealed

Green power deal backs Elomoto’s 2026 Polish rollout

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MET Polska will supply renewable electricity to Elomoto’s 50-plus Polish charging stations under a one-year deal, as the self-funded operator expands its network by up to four new sites per month.

Sunlight, systems and strategy — Professor Malka on Albania’s PV promise

Lorenc Malka: “Albania is advancing electricity market liberalisation”

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In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.

The power electronics of standard solar installations are connected to the grid and the internet, opening them up to remote manipulation.

PV systems under pressure from increasing cyber risks

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In the solar sector, security has long meant guarding against lightning, surges, fire and theft. Now cyberattacks pose a new and threat of an altogether different kind.

High-voltage premium battery prices saw the most significant increase in November

November Battery Index – price pressure returns

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After months of falling prices, November data from sun.store show a sharp turnaround: premiums are rising again, signalling a potential tightening of supply as the year-end approaches.

Vinzent Weiler (right) goes into the many details of the powerful SAX Power storage system.

SAX Power – capable inverter-free AC storage

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PV Guided Tours: SAX Power offers an AC storage system that operates without a battery inverter. It is also a multi-talent – suitable for both new solar systems and retrofits. Is this storage system really as simple as the provider promises? Watch the video to find out.

The standout product of the week: the Magic PV Flat Glue system.

OBO debuts flat-roof mounting system without ballast

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German Manufacturer OBO Bettermann has launched a new mounting system for solar installations. The Magic PV Flat Glue system enables ballast-free installation on flat roofs with inclinations of up to five degrees.

Heritage brick meets next-generation battery in Utrecht

Utrecht leads in V2G car-sharing with solar integration

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The Utrecht Energized initiative unites Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the city administration to deploy a fleet of fifty Renault 5 E‑Tech cars with bidirectional charging.

René Gelfert (right) lifts the lid on Solis’ C&I storage solution

Solis enters the ring with all-in-one C&I storage

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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.

In September 2026 the EU PVSEC takes place in Rotterdam

EU PVSEC 2026 welcomes new chair and opens call for papers

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Wilfried van Sark, Professor of Photovoltaics Integration at Utrecht University, has been named General Chair of EU PVSEC 2026. Abstracts can be submitted until 2 February 2026.

The Guide was launched in December at the Sustainable Solar Europe conference in Brussels

SSI launches Buyer’s Guide for responsible solar sourcing

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Targeted at developers, investors and authorities, the new SSI Guide provides clear criteria to support ethical and transparent solar procurement practices.

LONGi’s HPBC 2.0 modules have earned TÜV’s + rating for anti-shading performance

Cooler modules, higher returns – profits rise with scale

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Our recommendation for maximising performance: keep modules in their temperature sweet spot. Recent TÜV tests with TOPCon and advanced back contact technologies show just how much this matters.

Steep slopes, sensitive habitats and emissions all underline why agri-PV systems need careful optimisation
Agri-PV

Boosting efficiency in agri-PV – why optimisation matters

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The fusion of photovoltaics and agriculture is moving from niche to norm. Noam Shvartz, expert at Solaredge, explains an important consideration for farmers looking to incorporate agri-PV into their operations.