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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.

Estonian renewables developer Sunly has merged with Polish partner Alseva to form Sunly Polska, combining project development and asset management in a single entity.

Anna Porelius will take up the role of CEO at the Swedish Solar Industry Association on 1 April 2026, bringing with her extensive experience from senior positions across the energy sector.

By combining a 30 kW solar array and a 2.5 MW biomass system, a flower producer in northern Croatia is now meeting over 70 percent of its electricity demand and heating all greenhouses sustainably.

A coalition of Irish partners is stepping up ambitions for community-driven renewable energy. Through the INNO-TREC initiative, they are testing new models for how local groups can produce, manage and share clean power.

Spain's Ministry for the Ecological Transition has selected 126 storage projects for EU funding, prioritising hybrid developments that combine storage with solar parks.

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.

In partnership with Kostal and Solax, Norwegian energy supplier Tibber has launched a smart battery feature enabling households to optimise battery storage in combination with Tibber’s dynamic electricity tariff.

The partnership has delivered projects ranging from the 5.5 MW Salonta PV Park to commercial and industrial rooftops across Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

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

A major agri-PV installation near Vizzini, Sicily, is progressing after Danish developer European Energy secured a contract for difference from the Italian government.

The Lidsø solar park marks Alight's first operational project in Denmark, with national railway company DSB secured as offtaker through a long-term PPA.

National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.

Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

The Austrian manufacturer has expanded its product portfolio with a suite for intelligent energy management, seamlessly integrating inverters, storage solutions, wallboxes and digital tools into a single system.

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.

Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

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.

With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Eurelectric’s alliance with EPRI on artificial intelligence reflects efforts to align power sector innovation with the growing digitalisation and decarbonisation demands facing European grids.

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.

The cable‑laying workboat operating in the Netherlands now runs on batteries powered by hydrogen fuel cells, enabling fully electric operation without the need for charging infrastructure.

The new modular Powerkeeper system delivers power ratings from 50 to 125 kilowatts, enabling rapid commissioning, flexible expansion and AI-powered monitoring in a robust, weatherproof storage solution.

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.

CEO Talk: Energy management, monitoring systems, grid operator regulations, dynamic tariffs and the all-important aspect of cybersecurity – new rules and regulations are making life harder for installers. But with the right solution, things can be much easier. What kinds of solutions? Find out in the video!