All latest news Hans-Christoph Neidlein KEY – New integrated storage systems for residential and commercial applications unveiled 03/13/2026 - Ecoflow’s Ocean Single-Phase home storage system made its European debut in Rimini, alongside new storage solutions from manufacturers including Hyxi, Solavita and BYD, as well as Go-E Charger products for the Italian market. Biohaus-Stiftung Next Ukraine aid shipment underway – further donations urgently needed 03/13/2026 - Ukraine: At the beginning of March, Willi Ernst from the Biohaus Foundation personally helped load the truck with a forklift to help send off the latest shipment. The aid project is gaining momentum, but every euro in donations is still urgently needed. Velka Botička Mounting innovation – smarter solutions for faster, cleaner PV installs 03/13/2026 - The latest mounting tech speeds up solar installs, replacing tile cutting with smarter roof panels, faster clamps and installer-friendly systems built for watertight, low-mess rooftop work. RWE/Angelo Fernandez Croatia – storage shaping the grid flexibility agenda 03/13/2026 - SolarFlex Croatia in Zagreb will spotlight battery energy storage as a critical contributor to grid flexibility, alongside the presentation of a new national study assessing the technology’s role in Croatia’s power system. Farlie Photography UK – 118 MWh rooftop PV backs EV fleet at Lombard Shipping 03/13/2026 - The logistics provider is combining PV, storage and EV charging at its main distribution site, targeting a 50 percent reduction in electricity costs while meeting growing operational needs. K2 Systems PV Europe’s products of the week – mounting systems, planning tools and more 03/13/2026 - K2 Systems presents its Insertionrail for trapezoidal roofs, Wichmann introduces a fire protection channel for rooftop solar cables, while Kiwigrid and Autarc unveil new software tools for energy management and PV planning – this week‘s top products. European Energy SolarPower Europe releases guidance on hybrid PV and EPC quality 03/13/2026 - The latest publications from the association focus on safeguarding long-term performance in hybrid solar and storage projects and strengthening quality control in EPC and commissioning processes for commercial operation. Tobias Langner Branding & Design Solar Investors Guide #6 – Minimising risks 03/12/2026 - 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. Niels H. Petersen SMA’s Attilio Bragheri on Spain’s solar boom: “There’s pressure to stabilise the grid” 03/12/2026 - Spain’s fast-growing solar market is putting pressure on the grid. Attilio Bragheri from SMA discusses how grid-forming inverters and new semiconductor tech can help, and why SMA prioritises a European supply chain. m.gorgus Serbia – new market rules support solar expansion 03/12/2026 - Revised power market rules, new balancing structures and auction schemes are reshaping Serbia’s electricity sector, creating clearer commercial conditions for solar PV and battery storage projects. Hans-Christoph Neidlein KEY – tracker industry pushes flexible designs and smart software 03/12/2026 - Solar tracker providers, including agri-PV specialists, gathered at KEY in Rimini to present flexible systems and digital optimisation tools as trackers become the default option for ground-mounted PV in Italy. Leticija Hrenković/Agroklub Croatia – grower nears self-sufficiency with solar and 2.5 MW biomass 03/12/2026 - 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. Wärtsilä Belgium – Wärtsilä 50 MW / 100 MWh storage wins CRM tender 03/12/2026 - Gramme Storage 1 is designed to support grid stability and will form part of Belgium’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. Autarc Autarc brings PV module planning in 2D and 3D 03/12/2026 - Berlin-based Autarc offers PV software covering the process from quotation to implementation, enabling module planning in 2D and 3D, with automated roof layouts, electrical design and comparison of planning variants. Twaice Second Foundation partners with Twaice for BESS analytics 03/12/2026 - Energy trader Second Foundation is connecting its more than 500 MWh battery portfolio to Twaice’s cloud-based analytics platform to strengthen monitoring, optimise performance and support data-driven operation across its growing storage fleet. MET Group MET to supply solar power for 600 Italian industrial firms 03/11/2026 - Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme. sun.store February PV Index – TOPCon bifacial prices nearly 20 percent above 2025 low 03/11/2026 - February data reveal a significant price increase, especially for TOPCon solar modules, and confirm that demand for solar components remains strong across the European PV market, with a PV PMI of 69. INION Maximising solar financial performance in Central and Eastern Europe 03/11/2026 - As solar becomes an established business asset across Central and Eastern Europe, financial returns increasingly depend on disciplined operational management, market responsiveness and robust digital infrastructure. Lidia Volovaci Corporate fleets drive EV demand as operating costs drop up to 50 percent 03/11/2026 - A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030. UNEF Unef summit in Madrid – storage central to Spain’s evolving energy system 03/11/2026 - The Spanish solar association Unef recently hosted its fourth Storage and Hydrogen Summit in Madrid. Participants from politics, regulatory bodies and industry examined storage, market design, financing and permitting. BYD BYD joins EVUK amid rising focus on system integration 03/11/2026 - As electric vehicle deployment accelerates in the UK, BYD has joined Electric Vehicles UK, reflecting a growing focus on consumer confidence, system integration and grid readiness. OIEH Zagreb event spotlights battery storage and grid flexibility 03/11/2026 - Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs. Kiwigrid Kiwigrid introduces AI assistant for predictive energy management 03/11/2026 - Energy software company Kiwigrid is developing an AI assistant for energy management. Called Matua, it supports forecasting, optimisation and operational decisions across connected energy systems. Smartcom TV UK – 300 MW Thurrock battery joins Statkraft virtual plant 03/10/2026 - With the integration of the Thurrock project in Essex, Statkraft and emsys VPP are deepening their cooperation in optimising large-scale battery assets for the UK power market. Metlen Greek energy group Metlen: “Italy is a core market for us” 03/10/2026 - With a 3 GW pipeline of solar and battery projects, Metlen is strengthening its position in Italy through new storage projects, tolling agreements and partnerships with industrial energy consumers. Show more