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High electricity costs pose major challenges for local industry Hartwig Stammberger, Manager Technical Platform Breaking & Switching, Eaton Electrical Sector/EMEA, sees DC grids as a great opportunity to reduce energy consumption in industry and achieve sustainability goals.

Solitek has recently launched a series of 370-watt bifacial dual glass solar panels designed specifically for carports. These panels are constructed with durable 3 mm glass on each side and supported by an anodized aluminium frame.

Axpo and German industrial gas specialist Messer have concluded a long-term PPA. From 1 January 2024, Axpo will supply two Messer facilities in Germany with electricity produced by Südwerk solar plants based in Bavaria.

Sigenergy and TH Energy have jointly compiled an overview of the current safety standards for battery storage systems. However, the new report also shows the path towards greater system safety.

Krannich Solar is opening two new branches to further expand its global business. After recently opening branches in America and Asia, the focus is now on the Balkans. Krannich has opened its 30th branch there in Croatia, while the branch in Slovenia is number 31.

The battery industry is steadily moving forward: With the increasing electrification of vehicles and the expansion of renewable sources of energy, the global demand for batteries is growing. New technologies, as well as strategic and geopolitical decisions, will impact the battery and electromobility sectors, creating both opportunities and challenges.

With the Solar Full Roof, the Estonian manufacturer Solarstone has developed a system for the complete roof integration of solar modules. The Solarstone modules form the actual roof covering.

Flax, carbon, wood fibres and other renewable raw materials are the materials that make up the new mounting system for agrivoltaic systems. Identify what other advantages it has.

Our next newsletter for investors will be published on April 24, 2024. It will cover the risks of solar parks. How do you recognize good preparation? What are the essential factors for making a project successful? Sign up for the newsletter to receive the latest specialist information.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group (Eiffel) are supporting the development of solar energy generation in Poland by extending a joint loan of €45 million to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o.

Despite the fact that the prices of solar panels have not dropped any further, there is certainly no price recovery yet. As a result, the selling price gap between European and Chinese solar panels remains so large that European producers are in serious trouble, according to Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. "European producers are at a standstill and will certainly not be able to keep that up for another six months."

Solar modules for the facade, a shockproof earthing contact plug, a combination of solar and green roof and solar roof hooks for tiled roofs. These are our top products of the week:

In 2020, Ukrainian company SSK entered the European market with its range of PV module mounting systems, which have already proven successful in the markets of Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

A fast-charging station with integrated buffer storage: this is the solution that property managers Firstservice Residential have chosen for their 470 flats in North Miami Beach. The previous charging infrastructure was not sufficient.

pv Europe and Swiss data specialist Meteotest offer an interactive map of Europe for solar planners and installers. This service gives you the monthly sum data of solar irradiation in your region. You can zoom in or out, jump across the continent to another region where maybe you or your solar business partners are working. Or want to work.

Solar2Share Collective welcomes companies from the industry and beyond to jointly donate solar systems for hospitals, schools, and kindergartens worldwide. By the end of 2024, up to twenty facilities will be able to transition to renewable energy thanks to this initiative.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is focusing heavily on battery storage systems, energy management and microgrids. Armin Fürderer, Director of Energy Solutions, and Jan Henker, Senior Expert Automation & Controls, explain this in an interview.

With the Tri-Stand, the manufacturer Tritec has developed a series of roof hooks for connecting solar systems to tiled roofs. The series has these two slightly different hooks.

A foldable solar system for flat roofs could speed up installation. The Swiss company Smartvolt and licence partners offer the smart solar box in Switzerland and abroad. It arrives at the installation site pre-assembled, wired and ballasted on reusable plates.

Sodium-ion batteries have several advantages over conventional batteries. They contain no critical raw materials such as lithium or cobalt - and could make stationary energy storage and electromobility much more cost-effective. There is still a lack of the necessary energy storage materials for production.

The European Commission has published its ‘Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027,’ where it decided to form an official Co-Programmed European Partnership for solar with the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP PV).

Lithuanian manufacturer Solitek is engaged in solar panel research, with a focus on long-term outdoor performance testing. The company's research primarily centers around comparative analyses of bifacial and monofacial glass/glass module technologies, both enhanced with advanced nanocoatings.

The new Vento system for green roofs from K2 Systems complements the already established flat roof systems. It combines the advantages of green roofs and photovoltaic systems.

Mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group continues to grow in the Italian market. In cooperation with the general contractor EnValue, Schletter has successfully installed two ground-mounted systems with a total output of 48 MW near the Italian city of Udine.

Commercial storage manufacturer Tesvolt has started construction of a new large-scale factory at its headquarters in Wittenberg, eastern Germany. With a planned production capacity of four gigawatt hours per year, it will be one of the largest facilities for stationary battery storage systems in Europe.