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Intersolar – PV-Sol Premium to get Rexplorer link and new tools

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Berlin-based Valentin Software is presenting updates to its PV-Sol Premium and Geot-Sol, including a new interface to data provider Rexplorer and expanded support for heat pump and solar thermal planning.

SolarEdge will be at Intersolar in Hall B4, Stand 110

SolarEdge marks 20 years with a clear software-first signal

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The Israeli solar technology company is using its Intersolar anniversary showcase to signal a shift toward fully integrated, software-led energy management across solar, storage and EV charging for both residential and commercial customers.

Trend-spotting at last year's K2 Systems stand

The smarter E Europe: cameras rolling on innovation

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At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

Fixed-tilt and facing the same direction: not always a given in energy policy

IEA: Middle East crisis driving investment in electrification

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Countries are responding to the second energy crisis in five years by expanding electricity investment and turning to new supply routes and domestic resources, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports.

The smarter E Award class of 2026 is ready for the podium

The smarter E Award 2026: E-mobility nominees

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From bidirectional EV chargers and underbody fleet charging to megawatt-ready meters and distributed fast-charging systems, the 2026 finalists show how e-mobility is moving towards more powerful, more flexible charging infrastructure.

Flat, sun-drenched and grid-connected – the landscape behind Nextpower's $365 million move into storage

Nextpower agrees $365m deal for BESS supplier Prevalon

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The California-based tracker specialist is acquiring Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, adding 6 GWh of deployed storage and 1.3 GW of data centre supply contracts to its solar technology platform.

Stay up to date with the latest advances in agricultural photovoltaics in our free special edition

Solar for farmers – tech and regulations in focus

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Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers.

The east-west orientation shifts generation toward morning and evening demand peaks

Next2Sun and Over Easy Solar team up on vertical PV

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German vertical PV specialist Next2Sun and Norwegian technology firm Over Easy Solar have agreed a cooperation on joint sales and marketing across selected European markets.

René Gelfert (right) discusses safety and the new functions of their commercial inverters.

Solis – new hybrid inverter delivers 125 kilowatts

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PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.

The front and rear glass panes are each two millimetres thick

Solar Fabrik colours its way into the heritage market

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The Mono S4 Halfcut Chroma Orange is Solar Fabrik's first coloured solar module, with a red-brown finish modelled on RAL 8004 for traditional red tiled roofs and heritage-protected buildings.

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PMT X118 – Protection without limits

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Flat roofs offer huge potential – but they also demand smart solutions. Large modules, complex layouts, strict structural and safety requirements and rising cost pressure call for a mounting system that does more than simply hold panels in place.

The majority of the grid-secured projects consist of standalone battery storage systems – but not all

Spain – Galileo nets 700 MW grid access for clean power

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The Zurich-based developer has cleared a key hurdle for its Spanish portfolio of battery, wind and solar projects, with final investment decisions on several schemes targeted by the end of 2026.

The rebranded Nextracker will exhibit at Intersolar Europe in Munich

Nextpower marks European debut at Intersolar 2026

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A decade on from its tracker origins, the Nasdaq-listed company is using its first Intersolar under the Nextpower name to position itself as a single-source partner for European developers and EPCs.

Gerard Scheper, CEO of Netherlands-based European Solar

Beyond recovery: solar enters a new industrial chapter

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After a punishing downturn, Europe's solar market is finding its footing. European Solar’s Gerard Scheper argues the deeper change lies in the industrial and political reset now taking shape around it.

Michael Villa, Executive Director of the European industry association smartEn (Smart Energy Europe)

"Demand side flexibility is a strategic asset"

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Once viewed as a brake on production, flexible electricity use is reshaping European industry's relationship with the grid. Michael Villa of smartEn sets out the opportunities, hurdles and the role of AI.

The smarter E Award class of 2026 is ready for the podium

The smarter E Award 2026: Integrated Energy

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From commercial energy management systems and hybrid inverters to vehicle-to-grid platforms and AI-backed grid modelling, the 2026 Smart integrated energy finalists show software taking on more of the work of managing distributed energy assets.

Giannis Giannakopoulos, Chief Executive Director, Integrated Utility, of London-listed METLEN

Giannis Giannakopoulos: “Portfolio and aggregator management is essential”

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METLEN's integrated utility chief explains how the group fuses generation, storage, trading and supply into one platform, underpinning decarbonisation, customer affordability and industrial resilience across more than 40 markets.

The containers that do the heavy lifting, rain or shine

Quadrupling EU storage by 2030 – the ees Europe agenda

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Europe's battery storage fleet is growing fast, up more than 45% last year and potentially quadrupling by 2030, with €55 billion in annual savings on the table, if Germany and others get the regulatory framework right.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide #5 – Solarised parking and charging

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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.