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The Hep Solar Company headquarters in Güglingen, southern Germany.

Hep Solar grows European presence with move into Italy

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The Swabian PV company is now active in a third key European market, adding Italy to its operations alongside Germany and Poland.

‘Buy & Build ’  is not just a business growth strategy but a key instrument for achieving climate targets, says Bradley Mundt, CEO & founder of PLAN-B NET ZERO.

Expert view – how ‘Buy & Build’ boosts the energy transition

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Scaling photovoltaics and renewable energy – Bradley Mundt, CEO and founder of PLAN-B NET ZERO, explains how a ‘Buy & Build’ approach accelerates the energy transition.

Harmoniously positioned adjustment plates for an even and visually consistent roof surface.

Megasol in-roof system combines solar tech with seamless design

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Swiss manufacturer Megasol offers in-roof solar systems that integrate into roof designs, delivering high-performance energy solutions with a sleek and modern aesthetic.

Two professionals, one grid, and several dozen realities playing out in real time.

Senkron launches EMS for hybrid renewable plants

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The new energy management system enables unified control and real‑time insights to support operational decisions across hybrid renewable and storage plants.

Dimitar Dimitrov is a professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje.

North Macedonia energy expert on PV: “1.7 GW target is not a ceiling”

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With 900 MW now installed, the country’s solar sector is scaling rapidly. Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov stresses the need for storage, grid modernisation and policy reform to secure 2030 energy goals.

Focus on manufacturing – associations warn time is running out.

European solar industry pushes EU for PV manufacturing action plan

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The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act to secure and sustainably expand Europe’s solar industry.

Floating-PV is a trend in project business.

Solar Investors Guide: Mounting on trickier terrain

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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.

Jan Osenberg heads the System Integration workstream at the European industry association SolarPower Europe.

“Two different things” – why market access and cybersecurity must remain separate

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Stronger cybersecurity alone will not secure Europe’s solar industry. A new industrial policy is needed, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

SolarPower Europe forecasts strong BEES growth in 2025, led by utility‑scale systems

Nexta and Octopus secure green light for 50 MW storage project in Italy

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The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved a 50 MW battery storage project developed by Nexta Capital Partners and Octopus Energy Generation.

Layers of storage and generation, marking a new energy landscape in Romania.

Trina and Allview partner on 65 MWh storage in Romania

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The 65 MWh Toplița project marks Trina Storage's market entry into Romania and establishes a foothold for expanded storage deployment across Eastern Europe.

A round table inside the EU Commission plenary hall in Brussels

Business leaders warn against rollback of EU 2035 clean‑car target

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Top executives from more than 150 European EV businesses have issued an open letter urging Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the EU’s 2035 zero‑emission target for cars and vans and strengthen Europe’s e‑mobility position.

Ahead of EU PVSEC 2025, Bilbao offers a preview performance from its most reliable light source

EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao – bridging solar research and industry

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From 22 to 26 September, EU PVSEC 2025 will bring together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to present and discuss the advances shaping the global solar sector.

Photovoltaics will be one of the central themes at EnergyDecentral 2026

EnergyDecentral 2026 – registration now open for exhibitors

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DLG has opened exhibitor registration for EnergyDecentral 2026, launching the process a year in advance of the international trade fair.

To the casual observer, the balcony appears ordinary despite its energy function

Lumon introduces balcony balustrade with solar integration

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The Finnish company presents the E-Railing, a balcony system embedding solar modules between glass layers to provide discreet power generation with a sleek architectural design.

On Kimolos, desalination now runs on what the island has never lacked: sun

Expert view – the ten key tech trends shaping renewables

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What technologies are set to define the next phase of solar and storage? David Zhao, Sungrow’s Senior Vice President and head of its research centre, outlines the trends set to drive the global energy transition.

For Prof. Ilija Nasov, establishing trust through robust standards is fundamental to the energy transition

Solar Macedonia president: “Quality standards are key to sector growth”

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Prof. Ilija Nasov explains how Solar Macedonia helps the growing solar sector overcome local challenges and align with European standards as it navigates the post-coal transition.

The plant in Redshaw will be strategically well located for connection to the grid.

Major battery storage to ease power bottleneck between Scotland and England

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A major battery facility will be built at a critical transmission bottleneck between Scotland and England, enhancing grid reliability while opening opportunities for the surrounding economy and community.

Large-scale battery containers are opening up new paths for investors.

Solar Investors Guide – storage for revolutionising the grid

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Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

Looking up – Spanish PV combines high yield with shading benefits

Barcelona’s solar boom – how Tersa is driving the urban energy transition

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The public company’s solar energy activity and electricity production grew by nearly 20 percent in the first half of the year, driven by the management of 285 photovoltaic installations.