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Genera and Matelec set the stage for energy sector innovation

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Trade fairs Genera and Matelec return to Madrid this November with 800 exhibitors presenting the latest in solar and electrification across 34,000 square metres.

Public Muva On-Demand Shuttle operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) – part of the fleet already runs electric.

Battery-swapping e-vans link urban mobility and grid flexibility

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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.

Kostal inverters ensure efficient grid connection of tracker-based solar output

Agri-PV in Luxembourg merges energy and agriculture

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Piko CI 100 inverters from Kostal ensure reliable solar power conversion in a dual-use system that keeps farmland productive

Flexible grid charges reduce the need for major grid expansion in a renewables-driven future

Dynamic grid fees to reshape electricity costs in Austria

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Electricity consumers will soon benefit from lower grid fees for midday usage, as flexible tariffs are introduced to encourage smarter consumption. The move positions Austria as a pioneer in driving greater system flexibility across Europe.

Your platform for information on Ukraine’s solar and energy market.

New channel: Standing with Ukraine

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The war in Ukraine goes beyond territorial aggression; it is an effort by fossil and nuclear sectors to resist the global energy transition. In response, we are harnessing the power of the sun and launching an information channel dedicated to the Ukrainian market.

Packing a punch – the insides of an InstaVolt battery storage unit

UK – InstaVolt adds storage to ultra-rapid EV charging

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Battery storage will soon power InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid chargers at a new UK motorway site, helping to deliver faster and more reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers.

Fenecon CEO Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) and Elinta CEO Vytautas Jokužis sign the marketing partnership for storage systems in Lithuania and the Baltic States.

Fenecon enters Baltic market via Lithuanian partnership

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The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

Not a hand dryer, and definitely quieter. The new inverter hums away at under 25 decibels.

Sigenergy debuts second-gen fanless hybrid inverter

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The latest iteration of the hybrid inverter for residential buildings offers a compact and efficient solution, with a fanless design and a depth of less than ten centimetres.

Solar power generation across 38 hectares, combined with 107 MWh of energy storage for maximum flexibility.

New hybrid PV plant from Solaris strengthens Bulgaria’s grid

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The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid.

Parking lots over 1,500 square metres must be fitted with solar roofing

France rules on mandatory solar for car parks

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Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. New regulations now set out the specific requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

EU flags at the EIB set the scene for the latest round of energy policy decisions

EU roadmap targets resilient, affordable energy system

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Energy Ministers at the Luxembourg Energy Council have reached a broad agreement on the REPowerEU Roadmap, charting a course to fully phase out Russian gas imports by 2028 – a move welcomed by SolarPower Europe.

Our guest author Emmanuel Trivin

Breaking grid barriers – how solar empowers business growth

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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.

PMT’s titanium system specialises in balancing out irregular ground

Solar parks – tough terrain no longer a deal-breaker

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Slopes and scrappy plots are no longer off-limits for PV. A new generation of mounting systems is making it easier to install in once seemingly impossible locations. Read our innovation report for insights into the new technologies.

The solar park in Linköping occupies 40,000 sqm within a natural landscape

Sweden – 5 MW solar park boosts municipal energy

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Tekniska verken’s 5 MW PV plant in southern Sweden marks a key step in the municipal energy company’s commitment to expanding local, renewable electricity generation.

AI remains a hot topic – sure to feature at the event on 18 and 19 February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tower

Solar Quality Summit returns to Barcelona in 2026

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The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.

Sunny Tripower 125 inverter positioned for peak performance in commercial PV systems

SMA launches Sunny Tripower inverter for commercial PV

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The new Sunny Tripower 125 inverter from SMA is tailored for decentralised commercial PV systems, supporting both ground-mounted and complex rooftop projects up to the megawatt range.

Almost fully covered – solar modules on the roof of DHL’s facility in Pirkkala, Finland

DHL turns to solar for new logistics centre in Finland

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The new facility in Finland underscores DHL's global climate strategy, aiming for climate-neutral buildings by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, with solar energy playing a pivotal role.

Erik Nagel at a Sungrow charging point close to Schiphol Airport

Businesses drive e-mobility at Amsterdam charging summit

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Companies across Europe are integrating PV and storage to advance e-mobility, as demonstrated at the recent Sungrow Charging Summit 2025.

Electricity should remain available from the grid even when the sun isn’t shining.It‘s ni 

Edisun Power to energise Spanish data centres with new solar plant

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The Swiss energy provider is constructing a large solar park near Madrid to meet the massive energy needs of artificial intelligence, with a design tailored to power data centres.