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Air and soil temperatures beneath agri-PV systems vary with module height, a recent study has found.

CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.

Industry players will meet in Amsterdam on 4–5 November for the 2025 edition of the conference, with a focus on competitive renewable solutions.

In August, residential battery prices showed notable movement, and even among the most sought-after brands there were slight shifts, according to sun.store market data.

With 900 MW of installed capacity, North Macedonia’s solar sector is scaling rapidly, while battery storage is gaining momentum. Find out more in our daily focus, 15–18 September.

This year marks the 20th edition of the event devoted to the modern, active building envelope. The conference in Bern will highlight the latest advances in integrating photovoltaics into building facades and roofs.

Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.

Soltech subsidiary E-Mobility has constructed a new 400 kW fast charging hub for Qstar in Sundsvall, marking a step forward in Sweden’s heavy transport electrification.

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.

With decades of experience in the energy sector, the German company is well placed in the solar park and battery storage business. Jörg Lennertz highlights the importance of expertise in integrating renewable energies.

Covering 19 countries, 15 language regions and varied PV regulations, the sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe and his team of 10 handle a vast 2,500 km territory. In this interview, he shares how they make it work.

Ampyr Solar Europe has inaugurated a 96 MW solar park in Noordoostpolder, marking the latest addition to the hybrid energy cluster.

Photovoltaic facades are gaining ground as cities seek new ways to expand clean energy. Vertical surfaces offer untapped potential, with European suppliers such as Eurener now tailoring products to urban demand.

Solar Fabrik’s back‑contact module designed to improve yield in low‑light conditions, Alukov’s solar carport for motorhomes, Axitec’s flexible C&I storage solution and a new SolarEdge string inverter aimed at commercial and Agri‑PV applications – these are our top products this week.

SolarPower Europe, in collaboration with the Global Solar Council, has released new analysis pointing to strong opportunities for solar investment in Latin America.

The Japanese group is committing €320 million to enlarge its heat pump giga‑fab in Pilsen, while establishing a supporting research and development hub.

This special edition explores how farmers can use land more efficiently by combining agriculture with solar energy. It also covers technology, insurance and the shift to e-mobility in farming.

Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.

The Swedish County Administration Board has approved Soltech’s hybrid ventures, clearing the way for utility‑scale solar parks with integrated battery storage.

Negative electricity prices are putting pressure on the PPA business model, but smart combinations with storage and co-location can offer a way forward.

With 169 MWp of Romanian solar and a 9 MWh Polish storage project, Claritas is strengthening its role as an independent player in Central and Eastern Europe’s clean energy transition.

CEO Talk: Discover the new AI-powered plug-in home energy systems, featuring intelligent energy forecasts, consumption planning and optimisation. Save on costs with real-time tariff data and seamless, secure control of storage systems.

China’s solar industry has entered a new phase. After years of cut‑price competition and unchecked capacity expansion, the market now faces higher costs, explains Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.

As solar module manufacturers make strides toward reducing carbon footprints, the need for transparent and verifiable sustainability practices has grown. Against this backdrop, certification is gaining momentum in the industry.

SolarEdge is introducing the Terramax, a 330 kW string inverter designed for large commercial PV systems and Agri-PV for use in combination with the company’s H1300 power optimisers.