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Due to self-consumption, commercial solar systems in particular are becoming more diverse because they cover electricity, heat supply and e-mobility. Here we show example applications.

Rooftop solar in Croatia offers better conditions than parks. Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia share their insights

RES Croatia: "Returns are looking attractive"

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Solar park development in Croatia comes with challenges, but rooftop installations are thriving through refinancing and self-consumption. Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from RES Croatia share their insights into market trends and the support from Zagreb.

From the green idyll on the roof, it‘s easy to forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

Solar canopies for a green urban oasis in Malta

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A project on the Mediterranean island demonstrates how an inner-city car park can be transformed into a green haven – with integrated photovoltaics.

An efficient use of limited space - the solar carport in Wexford

Ireland – ground-mounted solar carport cuts energy costs

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A new solar carport in Wexford is helping a multinational firm to generate power on-site and reduce grid use.

Stadium rooftops are emerging as a growing field for solar deployment

Redefining roofs with solar technology – market and project trends

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From pitched roofs in the residential sector to expansive flat roofs in industry, solar installations can deliver substantial energy cost savings. Explore the latest market insights and project trends in our special weekly focus, 18–21 August.

Getting down to it – a tricky but punctual installation on the stadium roof.

Austria’s top stadium turns to solar

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The country’s largest stadium now enjoys an annual energy surplus thanks to solar power, following an installation that posed novel planning and construction challenges.

A tug in the right direction for offshore solar – the Merganser pilot project off the Dutch coast.
SolarDuck/RWE

Floating solar makes waves in Dutch North Sea

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Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck has deployed its 0.5 MW offshore floating solar project, Merganser, in the North Sea with support from RWE. The pilot aims to demonstrate the scalability of offshore photovoltaics.

Information receiver become energy generator – this satellite dish is powering a data centre for Leuk TDC.

From stargazing to solar – satellite dishes reborn as PV plants

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The innovative solar system is now powering a data centre for a Swiss telecom service provider. The complexity of the installation necessitated a DC-optimised solar inverter solution.

Mariusz Bałachowski, CEO of Poland-based Photonica, an international manufacturer of PV components.

Expert tips – 9 strategies to optimise PV installations

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As the PV sector evolves, installers must adopt smart strategies to meet rising demand without compromising quality. Photonica CEO Mariusz Bałachowski shares his insights on how to optimise PV installations.

Burnt-down agricultural building with PV roof system in Germany.
Fire protection

Fires in PV systems: Risk assessment and safety solutions

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Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.

Installation work at the Hyacintgatan 45 residential complex in Malmö/Sweden.

Living quarter in Malmö: High quality and service as deciding factors

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High-quality components were installed in a large residential complex in Malmö, Sweden, to reduce energy costs. The payback is achieved within four to five years. Basis of success: excellent cooperation with suppliers.

The western Swedish installation company Skapa Energi places a strong emphasis on commercial PV systems, as CEO Robert Lenhov explains.
Sweden

Skapa Energi: “Sustainability is key to us”

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Installation company Skapa Energi has launched operations in western Sweden, but its ambitions are nationwide. European components and high-quality installations are central to the company’s approach, CEO Robert Lenhov explains.

The new Fanton solar connector from Plica simplifies cabling.

Plica introduces innovative solar connector

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The new Fanton connector from Plica greatly simplifies the question of cabling. The innovative crimp-free design saves installers and designers time, and minimises errors.

Desalination units (left) and PV system are located close to Kimolos village.
Greece

Sungrow supplies solar desalination project on Greek island

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Sungrow`s products and solutions were chosen to equip a PV project on the Greek island of Kimolos, constructed for the Municipality of Kimolos by Zillion EPC. The project provides sustainable energy, supporting among others the production of clean water via the desalination of sea water for the needs of the inhabitants and numerous visitors of the island.

Installation company Alfa Solvind in Skåne in southern Sweden focuses on local customers.
Sweden

Alfa Solvind: Installations for customers big and small

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The Swedish company in the southern region of Skåne offers complete solar panel systems, including installation and power grid connection. Demand is growing - as are customer wishes.

Kathrin Rust is CEO of Solar Manager Germany.
CEO Talk

Kathrin Rust from Solar Manager: Smart control of energy flows

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Video: The building turns into an energy center. Photovoltaics are at its heart. Management is crucial for the intelligent control of energy consumption. Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany, knows what is needed for this.

Part of the team of BBK Group, based in Trelleborg in southern Sweden.
Sweden

BBK Group: High quality is the key to success

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Flexibility and comprehensive solutions are key principles at BBK Group, part of Bredbandskompetensgruppen. Not only smaller projects for private customers are being built.

Construction progress takes clear shape.

Big solar power for big trucks

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A new logistics location in Germany is set to supply Mercedes-Benz trucks worldwide with spare parts. The operation aims to run without fossil fuels and emissions - an ambitious goal that will require a great deal of solar energy as well as large-scale storage units.

Three photovoltaic systems will be installed on the roofs of the P3, P7 and P8 car parks directly in front of Terminal 1 at BER Airport by spring 2025.

BER: Berlin Airport is getting three solar roof systems

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Construction work has begun on the first solar roof system at Berlin Airport BER. By spring 2025, three systems will be installed on the roofs of the P3, P7 and P8 car parks in front of Terminal 1. However, this is just the first step in the overall photovoltaic concept.

The new solar power system for Hannover Zoo was completed in less than four weeks.

Hannover Zoo uses half a gigawatt-hour of its own solar power a year

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The new PV system is located on the parking deck of the zoo in Hannover, Germany. Thanks to a partnership between the installation company CSAE and the wholesaler Sonepar, the project was completed in just a few weeks.