All latest news © InstaVolt UK – InstaVolt adds storage to ultra-rapid EV charging 01/21/2026 - Battery storage will soon power InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid chargers at a new UK motorway site, helping to deliver faster and more reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers. © sun.store December Battery Index – premium prices drop sharply 01/21/2026 - Following a rebound in the premium segment in November, December data from sun.store reveal a broad pullback across both residential and commercial categories, in line with the typical year-end slowdown. © Solar Promotion The Smarter E Award 2026 – applications now open 01/21/2026 - 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. © Cornwall Insight Britain breaks records as renewables approvals soar in 2025 01/21/2026 - Fresh analysis reveals Britain’s renewables pipeline is stronger than ever, but delivery now hinges on grid upgrades and faster connections. © Longi Longi opens European innovation centre for storage 01/21/2026 - Longi is entering the storage market with an all-in-one solution and a strategy to become an integrated provider of solar, storage and hydrogen. The company’s new priorities centre on technology leadership and sector integration. © m.gorgus Serbia – coal mines eye second life as 182 MW solar hubs 01/21/2026 - Feasibility studies are under way for 182 MW of solar capacity at Serbia's Kolubara A and Morava sites, backed by EBRD and KfW financing. © ADS Tec Energy ADS Tec Energy – boost for power-limited grids 01/21/2026 - The new Chargepost enables ultra-fast EV charging where grid power is limited. An integrated battery stores energy and delivers up to 300 kW to two vehicles, sidestepping costly grid upgrades. © UNEF Murcia region channels €87 million into agrivoltaics and floating PV 01/21/2026 - With over 3,300 hours of sunshine each year, Murcia is driving a new wave of investment as the region accelerates solar deployment on farmland and water. © BayWa r.e. Solar Trade/private Solar Investors Guide #12 – Supply chains embrace green operations 01/20/2026 - 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. © sun.store PV Index – prices ease as sentiment hits cyclical December low 01/20/2026 - Module prices were broadly stable in December, with selective declines, while inverter prices diverged. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to its lowest level on record, according to sun.store. © Joan Gosa AI takes centre stage at Solar Quality Summit Europe 2026 01/20/2026 - Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector. © manfred gorgus PNE finalises sale of 40 MW solar project to ORLEN 01/20/2026 - A new solar park near ORLEN’s Płock facility will supply renewable power directly to the refinery’s internal grid, reflecting Poland’s move towards self-financing, subsidy-free energy solutions for large industrial sites. © Velka Botička Prague to back agri-PV with new funding support 01/20/2026 - The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027. © Sungrow Robert von Wahl: “Peak shaving drives the C&I market” 01/20/2026 - Robert von Wahl of Sungrow outlines key C&I storage applications, identifies the main challenges for installers and introduces new products aimed at evolving market needs. © Fronius Emergency power made simple with Backup Controller 01/20/2026 - Austrian tech specialist Fronius has introduced a device that keeps homes and businesses powered without interruption during outages, seamlessly switching back to the grid when electricity is restored. © EU PVSEC EU PVSEC 2026 welcomes new chair and opens call for papers 01/20/2026 - Wilfried van Sark, Professor of Photovoltaics Integration at Utrecht University, has been named General Chair of EU PVSEC 2026. Abstracts can be submitted until 2 February 2026. © Malka/M.Gorgus Lorenc Malka: “Albania is advancing electricity market liberalisation” 01/19/2026 - In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify. © European Energy Denmark – European Energy pairs 200 MWh storage with 50 MW park 01/19/2026 - The Kvosted project in Viborg Municipality now links on-site battery storage with solar generation, balancing Denmark’s grid and supplying renewable energy to around 18,000 households. Further co-located projects are in preparation. © Longi McKinsey: renewables accelerate, but global targets lag 01/19/2026 - New data from global consulting firm McKinsey shows rapid growth in renewables and storage, but warns that investment shortfalls and policy headwinds are putting key 2030 climate milestones at risk. © Second Foundation Why trading – not ancillaries – is crucial for BESS profitability 01/19/2026 - As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation. © Electrifying.com UK – EV charging gap widens as London outpaces North 01/19/2026 - As the UK government plans more funding for on‑street charging, experts warn of a widening north–south divide in public infrastructure and EV adoption. © Solaredge New Solaredge wallbox brings direct solar charging for EVs 01/19/2026 - The manufacturer has announced the launch and initial installations of its One EV Charger Pro, a residential charging station for Europe designed to integrate with Solaredge systems and support direct solar-powered EV charging. © Solar Ireland Ronan Power: “The outlook for Irish solar is very positive” 01/19/2026 - Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power discusses the drivers behind Ireland’s rapid residential and utility-scale PV growth, highlighting strong market momentum, policy support and the next steps for sector integration. © Vorsatz Media Euronergy – pushing lightweight modules to their limits 01/18/2026 - 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. © IEG Italy – energy efficiency tops the agenda at KEY 2026 01/18/2026 - The Energy Transition Expo will take place in Rimini from 4 to 6 March, unveiling a new exhibition layout, an expanded thematic scope and an even stronger international focus. Show more