All latest news © SolarPower Europe French panel maker Heliup takes top solar startup prize 06/30/2025 - At SolarPower Europe’s annual summit, French panel manufacturer Heliup received the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for its innovative, lightweight and high-performance rooftop PV modules. © Vorsatz Media SL Rack – a partner for your project business 06/30/2025 - 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. © European Commission Adrian Hiel takes the helm at Electrification Alliance 06/30/2025 - Adrian Hiel is set to lead the Electrification Alliance’s push for faster, smarter electrification across Europe, as progress continues to lag behind the EU’s climate and energy goals. © Fraunhofer IPA/Jonas Heldt Solid-state battery sector eyes $9 billion market by 2035 06/30/2025 - Technological progress and rising demand are accelerating the development of solid-state batteries. The sector is expected to gain significant market traction by 2025, according to a new report from IDTechEx. © Gridparity Gridparity cuts agri-PV costs with new integrated system 06/30/2025 - Gridparity is cutting the cost of agri-PV with a revised product range and new system setup. Added storage opens up broader business models for farmers and reduces reliance on subsidies. © Jinko Solar Next investor newsletter: New models for financing 06/30/2025 - As fixed feed-in tariffs and tenders play a diminishing role in project development, the solar industry is seeking new financing models to sustain growth. Our next investor newsletter, out on 9 July 2025, explores what’s coming next – sign up to stay informed! © SMA SMA to power 918 MWh battery project in Chile 06/30/2025 - The storage system in the Atacama Desert complements an existing 220 MW PV plant and includes black-start capability. © Heiko Schwarzburger Longi redefines module design with contactless Himo X10 06/30/2025 - The Himo X10 module from Longi features a busbar-free cell connection and leverages the company’s proprietary Tairay wafers to deliver high performance with a streamlined, back-contact design. © Vorsatz Media SAX Power – capable inverter-free AC storage 06/29/2025 - 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. © Vorsatz Media Denios – storing energy safely 06/29/2025 - PV Guided Tours: The new integrated system Power Store, combining a C&I battery storage unit with a safety container, offers comprehensive protection in the event of thermal runaway. When designing storage systems for commercial applications, both customised system design and rapid amortisation are essential considerations. Watch the video to learn more! © Vorsatz Media Fenecon – three new storage systems for C&I 06/29/2025 - PV Guided Tours: Fenecon presents the Industrial XL with 1.5 megawatts and four megawatt hours in a new container format for large-scale projects, alongside a new flexible power pack for SMEs and the updated Commercial 92 in an innovative split tower design. © Vorsatz Media Huawei FusionSolar – storage with hybrid cooling 06/28/2025 - PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland. © Vorsatz Media APsystems – three-phase microinverter for eight modules 06/28/2025 - PV Guided Tours: APsystems presents a three-phase micro inverter for up to eight modules, a hybrid inverter for balcony systems and new storage solutions for private and commercial contexts. Sales Manager Aymeri R. Barrailh explains how their solutions stand out. © Vorsatz Media Sofar – new C&I storage systems 06/28/2025 - CEO Talk: Power storage for C&I applications is booming. Sofar is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the new PowerIn system this year, and is ramping up sales across Europe. What's the strategy behind this push? Let‘s find out. © Hans-Christoph Neidlein Lightweight solar modules tap C&I roof potential 06/27/2025 - Slimmer solar panels are becoming smarter and more efficient. Find out more in our weekly topic from 30 June to 3 July. © Vorsatz Media Ampace – advancing lithium-ion battery technology 06/27/2025 - CEO Talk: In a world driven by electric energy, Ampace is one of the forerunners of technology. From cutting-edge batteries to intelligent energy solutions, the company is fuelling the future for all kinds of applications – one charge at a time. © i-Pergola Expert analysis: Italian agrivoltaics evolving into standalone industry 06/27/2025 - Agri-PV in Italy is moving beyond its niche status, emerging as a promising, standalone industry with distinct needs and growing relevance for both agriculture and energy. Sandro Esposito, managing director of CCE Italia, sees major opportunities. © K2 Matjaž Grošelj of K2 Slovenia: “We face strong competition” 06/27/2025 - Covering 19 countries, 15 language regions and varied PV regulations, the sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe and his team of 10 handle a vast 2,500 km territory. In this interview, he shares how they make it work. © IBC Solar Solar-backed biogas – how hybrid systems add value 06/27/2025 - Using solar power and battery storage to supply auxiliary energy for biogas plants remains a rare approach. But one project shows the hybrid setup can work reliably and cost-effectively. © EMC-direct EMC-direct – human factor behind high costs 06/27/2025 - Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes. © Vorsatz Media K2 Systems – new ideas for solar mounting 06/27/2025 - CEO Talk: The market for mounting systems is tough. Competition is fierce and price pressure is high. Manufacturers including K2 Systems are responding with smart innovations. But who – or what – is KAI? And what's behind the motto ‘From Base to Peak’? Let’s find out! © Gridparity AG pv Europe‘s top products of the week 06/27/2025 - Gridparity now offers solar canopies for diagonal car parks, while Zinco’s green roof system comes in multiple variants. Solaredge is streamlining installer workflows with a new app, and Aerocompact introduces an adjustable roof hook with quick fastener. These are our top products of the week. © Heiko Schwarzburger The smarter E – confronting the limits of silicon 06/26/2025 - The next frontier for solar cell technology appears to be in overcoming the limitations of silicon. As silicon wafer technology reaches its limits, industry experts are turning their focus to stacked cells and new materials. © Vorsatz Media Sigenergy – new app optimises energy management with AI 06/26/2025 - PV Guided Tours: The new Sigenergy app uses AI to optimise energy management, with new features that support the integration of DC optimisers, bidirectional charging and energy tradin – good news for cost-conscious users. The second-generation hybrid inverter, with battery packs and easy retrofit options, is now available. © Schletter Group Schletter delivers mounting tech for a unique sanctuary site 06/26/2025 - The 100 MW solar plant was built on reclaimed coastal land in a South Korean bird sanctuary, requiring advanced planning, structural solutions and tailored installation against a backdrop of strict environmental conditions. Show more