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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

At the France–China summit, Trinasolar and Holosolis agreed on a strategic partnership for a Sarreguemines-Hambach gigafactory designed for 5 GW annual production capacity and substantial regional benefits.

PV Guided Tours: Fenecon presents the Industrial XL with 1.5 MW and four MWh in a new container format for large-scale projects, alongside a flexible power pack for SMEs and the updated Commercial 92 featuring an innovative split-tower design.

Aimed at homes and small businesses, the E-Tower HV combines a 4–15 kW hybrid inverter with 4.8–28.8 kWh modular storage and sub-ten-millisecond backup switchover.

The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have joined forces to promote responsible copper production and sourcing across the solar energy value chain.

Construction has started on the €4.1bn, 50 GWh LFP gigafactory in Zaragoza, a 50:50 joint venture. Production is expected by end of 2026.

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.

The battery division of Trina Solar has signed its first project in Greece with PPC Renewables, delivering a 50 MW / 200 MWh system to be installed in Western Macedonia.

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

The European PV market remains notably stable, with module prices remain largely unchanged or fluctuating within narrow bands and modest upward adjustments for inverters, according to sun.store.

Beyond zero-emission transport, electric vehicles now function as storage assets that integrate with prosumer systems and the wider grid. Explore this evolving field in our weekly feature, 15–18 December.

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.

Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

Providers are designing modular, adaptable mounting systems that address the technical and agricultural demands of diverse farm operations.

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.

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.

PV Guided Tours: The integrated Power Store sytem from Denios combines a C&I battery unit with a safety container, designed to protect against thermal runaway while enabling tailored design and fast amortisation. Watch the video to learn more.

Highlights this week include SMA’s upgraded power package, new features in PV Sol Premium, a utility-scale battery from Trina Storage and Growatt’s enhanced planning tool.