All latest news Tobias Langner Branding & Design Solar Investors Guide #6 – Minimising risks 07/08/2026 - Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected. SAX Power Sax Power splits home energy line into Pro and Plug-In versions 07/08/2026 - The DIN-rail Pro targets new installations with a full feature set, while the compact Plug-In is built for faster, retrofit-friendly installation. DLG Energy Decentral – apply now for the Innovation Awards 07/08/2026 - The DLG is accepting submissions for its 2026 Innovation Awards until 31 July, offering Energy Decentral exhibitors in Hanover a broad marketing package and stronger presence at the fair. Margriet Fotografie Beyond recovery: solar enters a new industrial chapter 07/07/2026 - After a punishing downturn, Europe's solar market is finding its footing. European Solar’s Gerard Scheper argues the deeper change lies in the industrial and political reset now taking shape around it. Vorsatz Media Hager: in-building energy supply with storage and EV integration 07/07/2026 - PV Guided Tours: Energy management systems integrate not only solar installations and storage but also electric vehicles through bidirectional charging. How does it work, and which functions do such systems offer? Alight Report: solar saves EU €10 billion on gas since Iran war 07/07/2026 - Europe's solar fleet has absorbed much of the gas import burden that would otherwise have followed the outbreak of fighting in the Middle East, new SolarPower Europe research finds. ABO Energy Report: Spain has decoupled power prices from gas 07/07/2026 - As a new gas-price shock hits Europe, electricity prices in Spain have stayed remarkably stable, according to an analysis by the Ember think tank, thanks to the sustained build-out of wind and solar. SolarPower Europe/private Solar Investors Guide #7 – Hackers highlight solar infrastructure risks 07/07/2026 - 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. OIEH Why Croatia's solar rollout needs to triple its pace by 2029 07/07/2026 - The renewable energy association OIEH estimates the country will need around 2.4 GW of new solar capacity over the next four years just to cover current summer import requirements, as hydropower's seasonal decline deepens. RWE Greece – former lignite mine reborn as gigawatt-scale solar hub 07/07/2026 - RWE and PPC have finished building 930 MWp of solar capacity in Western Macedonia, part of a joint venture that also has 567 MWp under construction for 2027. Tesvolt Tesvolt presents 500 kWh Powercore G2 storage for C&I 07/07/2026 - Built on Whes hardware and proprietary software, the system is designed to scale across commercial and industrial settings, with additional applications in smaller utility environments. EMC-direct Solar Investors Guide – O&M for solar parks 07/07/2026 - As a rule, one to three percent of investment is allocated to operation and maintenance over 20 years, making solar parks low-maintenance assets with significantly lower costs than fossil or nuclear plants. Elli Maximilian Wilshaus: "Now it's about scaling" 07/06/2026 - The expert from VW subsidiary Elli explains what bidirectional charging can deliver for the energy and mobility transition, where deployment stands today, and which regulatory hurdles still need clearing in Germany and Europe. Vorsatz Media Peakup Power: stable lightweight modules for roofs with little to spare 07/06/2026 - PV Guided Tours: Lightweight modules that offer a solution for load-restricted roofs. Or special technologies that enable durable and flexible solar modules without glass. Is this magic? Let’s find out. ib vogt IEA: Middle East crisis driving investment in electrification 07/06/2026 - Countries are responding to the second energy crisis in five years by expanding electricity investment and turning to new supply routes and domestic resources, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports. MEA Solar Bosnia and Herzegovina opens first residential solar scheme 07/06/2026 - The Federation has adopted its first support scheme for residential solar self-consumption, offering grants of up to 7,000 KM and full financing for socially vulnerable households from 2026 to 2030. Euronergy/private Solar Investors Guide – Martin Green on glass-free modules 07/06/2026 - Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install. SolarPower Europe / Akuo Global solar installations hit record 664 GW in 2025 07/06/2026 - SolarPower Europe's latest outlook shows growth slowing to 12 percent last year, with installations forecast to fall 8 percent to 612 GW in 2026 before climbing again from 2027. DNV Floating solar concept aims beyond reservoirs into rougher waters 07/06/2026 - BRIZO's flexible tensioning system is designed for coastal and near-shore sites, extending floating PV beyond the calm-water lakes most systems rely on today. Lidia Volovaci Corporate fleets lead EV uptake as costs near half 07/06/2026 - A new study by Eurelectric and EY estimates that fleet electrification could unlock cumulative operating cost savings of up to €246 billion by 2030. SMA SMA expands Ennex OS lineup with hybrid inverter and storage 07/06/2026 - The rollout covers energy management software, a three-phase inverter, modular battery storage and a backup solution, with the feature extending to all existing and new Ennex OS devices. Velka Botička Solar for farmers – tech and regulations in focus 07/06/2026 - Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers. Vorsatz Media HIS Renewables: innovations in the DC field 07/05/2026 - CEO Talk: Solar parks are growing in size, with cost pressure, construction timelines and availability all becoming tighter. How can projects be implemented faster, more cost-effectively and more reliably? What role do pre-assembled cabling, aluminium cables and smart combiner boxes play? Oliver Glenz, CSO of HIS Renewables, has all the answers. Heiko Schwarzburger Solar Investors Guide #7 – Commercial storage systems 07/05/2026 - Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation. BayWa r.e. Solar Trade/private Solar Investors Guide #12 – Supply chains embrace green operations 07/05/2026 - 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. Show more