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The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!

The solar market of the world’s most populous country is entering a new phase of scale and industrial ambition, as rapid growth and manufacturing expansion position it as both a major demand centre and an emerging global supplier.

Europe’s power grids resemble a congested highway, with renewable projects queuing for connection. Moritz Rolf of Sungrow outlines how storage and coordination can help ease the bottlenecks.

Podcast: The Energy Center from ESS Inc. in Oregon is an iron flow storage system offering 1.16 MWh of capacity and 174 kW of maximum charging power. Housed in a single container, the modular unit is designed for a range of commercial and grid applications. Alan Greenshields, Director EMEA at ESS, discusses long-duration storage and the role of redox flow technology using sustainable materials such as iron, salt and water.

The new Nexis system integrates inverter and storage functions, and features modular battery blocks, silicon carbide semiconductors and streamlined installation.

Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation.

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.

Based on network modelling and connection data, a recent study by distribution network operator Deddie/Hedno suggests that between 1.8 GW and 2.9 GW of battery storage could be connected to Greece’s existing distribution grid.

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.

Public auctions and corporate PPAs delivered 92 GW of solar capacity in the EU between the 2022 energy crisis and 2025. Now, the Brussels-based trade body is urging stronger use of these tools to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.

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.

After weeks of supply constraints and rising prices, pressure is easing. However, new factors could shape PV module and battery pricing in the coming months, says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. Distinguishing temporary effects from structural shifts will be key to understanding the market’s direction.

PV Guided Tours: The integrated Power Store sytem from Denios combines a C&I battery unit with a safety container, designed to protect against thermal runaway while enabling tailored design and fast amortisation. Watch the video to learn more.

Annual investment in the sector is forecast to more than double by 2035, with cumulative spending over the next decade estimated at 250 to 300 billion US dollars.

A 63 percent rise in cyber attacks in 2024 has exposed vulnerabilities in Lithuania’s solar and storage infrastructure. Cybersecurity expert Dr Robertas Janickas outlines measures to restrict remote access to critical systems.

Regulatory hurdles around home charging are emerging as a key barrier to EV uptake among households without driveways. New survey data highlights the scale of the issue and growing pressure for reform.

New analysis finds Croatia may require up to 1,620 MW of battery storage to support renewable expansion and shows how needs vary across different deployment scenarios.

PV on Tour: Sigenergy presents its commercial storage system, SigenStack. The modular solution incorporates AI and is paired with an external hybrid inverter delivering between 50 and 125 kilowatts, depending on configuration. As with the SigenStor residential system, SigenStack features a sophisticated safety concept.

Ecoflow introduces its three-phase Ocean 2 storage, Eurener launches a low-glare module, Sunbooster extends its fence PV to 100 metres and Weidmüller unveils a new series for lightning and surge protection. These are this week’s standout products.

Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commerce are aiming to use every possible surface for solar power – from roofs to façades and car parks. IBC Solar is responding with streamlined, easy-to-adapt mounting systems. Product Manager Sebastian Geier presents the latest solutions.

With more frequent and severe weather events, rooftop PV systems face increasing physical risk. Klaus Hofmeister of Trinasolar highlights resilience as key to protecting investments and outlines practical mitigation options.

Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

Fenecon’s head of international business development and sales discusses opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe’s evolving energy storage market.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry plans to revive auction-based support for renewables, with wind and solar auctions set to return after a gap of more than three years.