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Nestled among the Devon countryside – Langford Solar Farm.

RWE activates first UK solar farm with co-located storage

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The German energy company has connected its first UK solar project at Langford in Devon – a 35 MW plant with co-located storage and more sites to come.

Commercial and industrial solar rooftops come with complex challenges, which is why the right design software is essential.

C&I solar rooftops – design software saves time and more

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Any large-scale PV rooftop system encompasses countless planning considerations – all of them important. In this webinar with pv Europe, our expert demonstrates how the Roof Mount design software can help avoid costly headaches down the road.

The IB Vogt team at the inauguration of the solar cluster in Segovia, which comprises four solar parks.

Spain: IB Vogt divests 110 MW solar asset to NextPower fund

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The project, backed by a long-term PPA, sits within a wider solar cluster and is expected to be hybridised with co-located storage to support grid stability.

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K2 Systems launches two new pitched roof solutions

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Unveiled to industry professionals at the Intersolar trade fair, the SingleHook 3S Light and the InsertionRail 2.0 are now officially available. With their market launch, K2 Systems is expanding its portfolio with a particularly installation-friendly solution for tiled roofs. At the same time, the new generation of insertion rails stands out for its modularity.

Hair nets and precision tools for the advanced analysis of measurement data of BC solar cells.

Back-contact solar – refined tech with untapped potential

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BC technology may represent the cutting edge of solar, but considerable potential remains to enhance performance even further, particularly as the race for higher efficiency continues.

Katharina David is Managing Director of K2 Systems and responsible for sales.

Katharina David from K2 Systems: “We get smarter support through AI”

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Suppliers of assembly and mounting technology are under no small amount of pressure. How can businesses respond? As with so much else, artificial intelligence is here to help.

pv Europe and the industry association Solar Macedonia are working together to advance North Macedonia’s solar future.

pv Europe and Solar Macedonia launch cooperation on energy transition

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The Macedonian Solar Energy Association and pv Europe have entered into a strategic cooperation to support the energy transition and highlight PV investment opportunities in North Macedonia.

At the round table – EU Energy Ministers meet in Luxembourg.

Call for fresh funding to back EU solar manufacturing

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SolarPower Europe has welcomed the EU energy ministers’ renewed commitment to renewables, but criticised the lack of tangible proposals to support domestic production and advance other key measures.

For once, not a black rectangle – the module uses n-type TOPCon cells with up to 19.2 percent efficiency.

New module from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal

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Spanish manufacturer Eurener’s MEPV module with 108 half-cells delivers 350 to 375 watts of output. Its terracotta-coloured frame enhances visual integration, making it well-suited for BIPV and listed buildings.

Things are looking up – Axpo and EDP have launched their first utility PV power storage project in Poland.

Axpo and EDP partner on battery storage for 60 MW project in Poland

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The agreement marks a milestone for Poland’s energy storage market, with Swiss based energy company Axpo to manage and optimise a battery system co-located with EDP Renewables’ 60 MW PV plant.

The fusion of large battery storage systems with photovoltaic solutions is paving the way for new business models, including Eastern European countries like Bulgaria.

Bulgaria’s co-location project signals industry shift

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Bulgarian electricity trader Electrohold Trade is using software from Bavarian company The Mobility House to connect PV systems and battery storage with a combined capacity of 2.5 GWh.

Don’t try this at home – the testing underway at the University of Stuttgart.

Euronergy – pushing lightweight modules to their limits

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PV on Tour: Euronergy’s new lightweight PV modules have cleared key fire safety tests for building approval. Frank Hochmuth of Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz of Osnatech explain what sets the panels apart.

An expansive new partnership for Segen and BNP.

BNP-Segen deal brings instant finance to solar and battery buyers

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Installers in the UK and Germany can look forward to new financing options for solar and storage through a collaboration between distributor Segen and BNP Paribas, with a view to a wider European rollout

Fimer inverters doing the groundwork, safely tucked beneath their module colleagues at one of the project sites in Udine.

Stern Energy installs over 1,000 Fimer inverters for 24 MW revamp

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The five-plant upgrade boosts system performance and reliability, with Fimer inverters replacing outdated equipment across the 24 MW portfolio in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

Steffen Emmerich from GOLDBECK SOLAR gives his insights into the Polish PV market from a German entrepreneurial perspective.

Steffen Emmerich of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska: "You have to be perceived as a Polish company"

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The managing director of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska shares how the business is tapping into the country’s growing PV potential, and explains the unique challenges and advantages of operating in the Polish market.

Apples as tempting as the forbidden fruit – flourishing under semi-transparent solar panels.

Agri-PV – study shows apples thrive in partial shade

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A recent study has found that fruit ripens well in the partial shade beneath solar panels, though farmers still need to consider the optimal time for harvest.

Horizontally-mounted solar modules – here at fruit and berry farm – are one of the most popular approaches in agri-PV.

Maximising the benefits of agri-PV

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Agricultural photovoltaics are gaining ground, but how exactly can farmers benefit from installing solar systems on arable land and grassland?

Reinforce, not fade away – mounting systems form the backbone of PV installations and play a key role in Europe's solar sector.

Solar mounting sector needs EU backing, says SolarPower Europe

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Europe is home to more than 40 solar mounting system manufacturers, a new report finds. SolarPower Europe says EU legislation must reinforce this critical link in the solar supply chain.

Letting sun in and keeping noise out – the barriers in installation alongside a railway near Vilnius.

Lithuania – pilot projects test solar noise barriers

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Solitek and Stalcorp are advancing renewable integration with two pilot projects that combine photovoltaic technology with noise barriers, marking a major innovation in sustainable infrastructure.