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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.

As Europe’s strained energy grid puts business growth at risk, innovative companies are seizing the moment, as Emmanuel Trivin, Managing Director Continental Europe at Wewise, explains.

The US-based EPC and solar technology firm has announced the commissioning of a 24 MWp solar plant in Georgia, dedicated exclusively to on-site power for the fertiliser and chemical sectors.

As Europe’s energy transition accelerates, grid challenges are intensifying. Manuel Schmidt of iwell explains how Dutch experience can inform solutions.

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.

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.

Valentin Software has released the latest version of its popular PV Sol Premium tool, allowing planners to more easily combine PV systems with heat pumps, immersion heaters and batteries

Despite abundant sunshine, Albania’s PV growth remains held back by bureaucracy, grid congestion and limited skilled labour. Professor Lorenc Malka outlines these challenges and explores potential solutions.

A new approach to vertical solar installation is resolving the conflict between green roof mandates and solar requirements in public sector renovations.

Sunrock, UNEF and BNE received Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2025 European Solar Sustainability Award during Sustainable Solar Europe 2025 in Brussels.

Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a legend of solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records since going all the way back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

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.

The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.

Five solar projects with capacities ranging from 20 MW to 225 MW are planned in Sicily, Apulia and Molise, including Italy’s future largest agri-PV park and fixed pricing for each project.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

The new MVPS-9200 Skidtainer is designed to support large-scale photovoltaic and battery storage installations, providing a turnkey solution for European developers seeking robust grid integration.

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.

Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group and BayWa r.e. have conducted a study examining the additional revenue potential of combining agriculture with photovoltaics. The study also analyses specific cash flows during the transition phase.

Construction has started on the 50 GWh LFP gigafactory in Zaragoza, set up by CATL and Stellantis as part of their 50:50 joint venture.

Over 90 percent of the exhibition space of the international trade show in June is already reserved, reflecting the rapidly growing market for electric mobility.

Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

The solar and storage markets in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia and Albania are in their early stages but are expanding rapidly, supported by state programmes and EU funding. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 10 December 2025 – sign up now.

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.

A new joint venture from Metlen and Karatzis will deliver a €170 million utility-scale battery system in Thessaly, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

Denmark is aiming for a quadrupling of solar capacity by 2030, setting the stage for fresh alliances and projects from private homes to major parks.