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Christmas appeal: More than a dozen solar systems have been dispatched to schools and hospitals in war-torn Ukraine. Now the foundation is seeking modules, inverters and mounting equipment, and urgently requests financial contributions.

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.

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.

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 under scrutiny, with notable progress already achieved. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision: 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.

The Lidsø solar park marks Alight's first operational project in Denmark, with national railway company DSB secured as offtaker through a long-term PPA.

The cable‑laying workboat operating in the Netherlands now runs on batteries powered by hydrogen fuel cells, enabling fully electric operation without the need for charging infrastructure.

Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.

By combining a 30 kW solar array and a 2.5 MW biomass system, a flower producer in northern Croatia is now meeting over 70 percent of its electricity demand and heating all greenhouses sustainably.

The European Commission has published its new Grids Package, a set of legislative proposals and guidance designed to drive grid investment, speed up permitting and coordinate network planning at the EU level.

Solar panel installations in Europe have declined for the first time since 2016, raising fresh concerns about the continent's ability to meet its 2030 targets, according to SolarPower Europe.

Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

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.

Robert von Wahl of Sungrow outlines key C&I storage applications, identifies the main challenges for installers and introduces new products aimed at evolving market needs.

Energiepark Witznitz: With an output of 650 megawatts, the solar park south of Leipzig marks a milestone in project development. Register now to download our special edition free of charge. Investor newsletter subscribers receive it directly to their desktop.

Renewables are making only modest gains in Croatia. Progress is visible in the power sector, but the share of clean energy in transport continues to decline.

Spain’s solar boom is accelerating, making storage essential for grid stability. Cegasa Energía CEO Iñigo Atutxa explains how innovation, modularity and local manufacturing are driving flexible, resilient energy systems across Europe.

The rights to a 46 MW floating solar project in Friesland now rest with local stakeholders, after BayWa r.e. and GroenLeven completed the handover to Enerzjyk Skûlenboarch and partners.

CEO Talk: Demand for mounting technology shows a mixed picture. Private customers remain cautious, while commercial roofs and solar parks continue to grow. Throughout, cost pressures remain high. How can suppliers respond? Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, puts forward his case.

Haier Energy presents a modular high-voltage storage system, while OBO, Kostal and Mersen introduce fresh PV solutions for mounting, inverters and fuses. These are this week’s standout products.

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.

Swiss building-integrated PV specialist SunStyle fitted the Sarpsborg church with solar roof tiles designed to blend with its 19th-century architecture, combining heritage protection with renewable power generation.

Feasibility studies are under way for 182 MW of solar capacity at Serbia's Kolubara A and Morava sites, backed by EBRD and KfW financing.

The partnership has delivered projects ranging from the 5.5 MW Salonta PV Park to commercial and industrial rooftops across Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

The Les Mathiaux and La Forge agrivoltaic parks in Saint-Voir, Allier are European Energy’s first French ‘contracts for difference’ win, securing 15 MW of a 21.2 MW total, with designs anticipating France’s new agrivoltaic regulations.