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Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlocking the benefits of the energy transition, says Eurelectric.

Austrian developer Toki Power has acquired a 150 MW / 300 MWh battery storage project in Romania that will operate independently to provide grid balancing services.

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 charge power. Housed in a single container, the modular unit suits 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 like iron, salt and water.

The European Commission has published its new Grids Package, a set of legislative proposals and guidance designed to drive grid investment, speed up permitting and coordinate network planning at the EU level.

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.

Growatt has expanded its Shine Tools app with a new Quick Site Setup feature designed to streamline and speed up the installation process.

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.

The move reflects growing investor confidence in the Greek and Cypriot storage markets, supported by favourable regulation and a track record of government-led tenders.

Lundbergs Fastigheter has commissioned E-Mobility to oversee its expansive charging network across Sweden, covering management and operations.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

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.

Exhibitors can now register early for the 2026 edition of EnergyDecentral and benefit from reduced fees until the end of November 2025, a full year ahead of the trade fair.

The Vienna-based renewable energy developer has commissioned its high-capacity solar park in the Lazio region, delivered under a project financing arrangement with Commerzbank AG.

PV Guided Tours: Intelligent systems are replacing standalone components and AI now manages storage systems, wall boxes and energy flows to make the most of solar power. It’s not science fiction, it’s already here. Still sceptical? Prepare to be surprised!

The utility-scale platform offers integrated DC/AC optimisation, robust diagnostics and a compact design, cutting footprint and streamlining installation even for large storage projects.

Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.

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.

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.