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David Niehaus (right) is an expert in commercial storage

Huawei FusionSolar: Luterra S2 residential storage with AI control

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PV Guided Tours: The new Luterra S2 is an all-in-one residential storage unit, installed in minutes, with AI-driven control. Huawei has also upgraded its commercial storage to deliver more kilowatt-hours. Watch the video for the full picture.

Solar, storage, heat pump and inverter, working as one

Aira's Home Energy platform gains storage and inverter

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The Swedish company has rounded out its Home Energy System with the Aira Power Store battery and Power Hub inverter, extending its existing heat pump and solar lineup.

Commercial storage opens new trading options while reducing electricity costs

Solar Investors Guide #7 – Commercial storage systems

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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.

Assembly –  the part "Made in Europe" is supposed to guarantee

European regions and industry push for tougher "Made in Europe" rules

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A Brussels coalition of regional governments, manufacturers and trade unions is calling for tougher local-content rules in the EU's planned Industrial Accelerator Act.

Florian Achatz (right) is the CEO of mounting specialists Novafixx

NovaFixx: making rooftop installation simpler and safer

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PV Guided Tours: Speed and simple handling are what installers demand of rooftop mounting. With versatile substructures and just a handful of tools, modules can go onto virtually any roof in record time. Sounds too good to be true? Watch the video.

All of pv Europe, one sign-up away

Worth the sign-up – a small update from pv Europe

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A handful of our articles now ask for a free newsletter sign-up before you can read them. It's a small step, and everything else stays exactly as it is.

Solar market expert and guest author Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar

A bankable battery needs a digital exit strategy

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Battery projects are assessed on cell quality, warranties, safety and expected revenues, market expert Gerard Scheper explains. But one crucial question is too often overlooked: can the owner continue operating the system if the original supplier or software provider disappears?

Martin Green (left) has spent five decades advancing solar module technology.

Solar Investors Guide – Martin Green on glass-free modules

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Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating 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.

The array will share the site with an 82ha nature reserve

Romania – Dama Solar clears final construction hurdle

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Rezolv Energy has secured approval for its Dama Solar project near the Hungarian border, the final step towards what would be the largest solar plant in the European Union.

Agrivoltaics events draw a growing international crowd

Delhi to host Agrivoltaics World Conference in October

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Conexio PSE has published the full programme for Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026, running from 21 to 23 October, with both in-person and online participation available.

Gordon Gassmann (left) is Vice President of Gotion EMEA.

Gotion: grid-forming high-voltage storage

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PV Guided Tours: The new Grid Q storage system is a high-voltage solution with grid-forming features. In this video, we find out how the company is bringing local storage production to the European market.

The anatomy of a tool-free connection

No crimping with Weidmüller's new connector

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The PV-Stick uses snap-in termination technology that locks cables into place both electrically and mechanically – no crimping involved, cutting installation time in any installation context.

New mounting technology is opening up even more areas for solar power

Solar Investors Guide – Innovations for mounting

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Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.

Authors of the Magnetic West report, Thomas George and Sarah Naber of Prewave

Beyond Tier-1: how China's processing dominance hides in plain sight

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Prewave's Magnetic West maps how Chinese dominance in processing creates systemic exposure several tiers upstream of where most procurement teams are looking. Solar and batteries are no exception.

Johannes Klag (right) is the product manager for energy management and charging solutions at Hager Germany

Hager: in-building energy supply with storage and EV integration

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PV Guided Tours: Energy management systems integrate not only solar installations and storage but also electric vehicles through bidirectional charging. How does it work, and which functions do such systems offer?

EU PVSEC lands in Rotterdam this September

EU PVSEC 2026 to tackle solar's grid integration challenge

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Running from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Rotterdam, the 43rd EU PVSEC will centre its programme on grid integration, digitalisation and the growing role of AI in solar energy systems.

This warehouse in Venlo is a major hub for solar components

Solar Investors Guide #12 – Supply chains embrace green operations

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Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.

Marginal land, backed now by a €4.8 billion climate package

Greece – solar water heaters central to €4.8 billion climate plan

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The EU's latest Social Climate Plan approval will fund 200,000 heat pumps and solar water heaters for 460,000 vulnerable households, part of a landmark package for one of the EU's most energy-vulnerable member states.

One battery park, many more waiting for a connection

Greece – half of transmission battery bids set to miss out

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Priority lists for the Greek market's 4.7 GW merchant battery call are on track for publication in September, clearing the way for grid capacity allocation. Applications have reached 9 GW, with transmission-system demand more than double available capacity.