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Boardroom choreography – CEO of Soltech, Patrik Hahne (left), with the founders of Sud Renovables

Soltech lifts stake in Sud Renovables to nearly 100 percent

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The Swedish group now holds an overwhelming majority stake in its Spanish subsidiary Sud Renovables, which employs 90 staff and posted €11 million in 2024 sales.

Unloading the solar panels from the truck in Ukraine.

Biohaus Stiftung seeks support for Ukraine

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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.

Solar carports at Hotel Cigarral Santa María near Toledo

Spain – UNEF calls for easing of self-consumption rules

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Residential self-consumption in the Iberian country fell 15 percent in Q3 2025, while commercial installations grew 25 percent. UNEF says the pace is too slow to meet national goals.

This warehouse in Venlo is a major hub for solar components

Solar Investors Guide #12 – Supply chains embrace green operations

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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.

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.