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For the 20th year, the Chinese inverter manufacturer will be exhibiting at Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, showcasing its new hybrid inverter for the UK market and launching a special promotion for installers.

In the solar sector, security has long meant guarding against lightning, surges, fire and theft. Now cyberattacks pose a new and threat of an altogether different kind.

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.

SolarEdge is introducing the Terramax, a 330 kW string inverter designed for large commercial PV systems and Agri-PV for use in combination with the company’s H1300 power optimisers.

PV Guided Tours: Midea’s new inverter combines power electronics with energy management in a single device. Akku Sys demonstrates how this integration reshapes system architecture and benefits both installers and users. A closer look behind the technology reveals its potential for future applications.

SolarPower Europe’s latest report reveals weaknesses in solar components, prompting calls for stricter regulation and practical industry support.

Brussels is tightening cybersecurity rules for critical infrastructure, prompting SolarPower Europe to warn of hacking risks, in particular in smaller solar systems with limited protection and oversight.

After a pandemic‑driven boom in the inverter market and a sharp downturn with heavy cuts, Harald Scherleitner, Head of Sales at Fronius International, explains how the company recovered and why he foresees stable growth this year.

The new battery inverter from SMA combines integrated energy management with efficient operation in grid-tied and off-grid systems, making it ideal for remote homes, farms or other high-demand sites.

PV Guided Tours: APsystems presents a three-phase micro inverter for up to eight modules, a hybrid inverter for balcony systems and new storage solutions for private and commercial contexts. Sales Manager Aymeri R. Barrailh explains how their solutions stand out.

Chinese manufacturer Ginlong Technologies has rolled out a 125 kW hybrid inverter under its Solis brand, aimed at high-demand commercial PV and storage projects.

SolarPower Europe is urging stronger EU regulation of remote access to solar installations to counter growing cyber threats, with Lithuania’s new approach seen as a potential blueprint.

PV Guided Tours: From the roof and façade to the carport – if you want to harness every part of your building for solar energy, GoodWe has a solution. Barbara Terreni, Senior Technical Solution Manager Europe at the PV Building Materials Division, explains how to turn your building into a solar power plant.

PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.

The commercial segment is taking centre stage this year. As in the residential sector, the boundaries between inverters and battery storage are increasingly blurring in commercial applications.

Fronius is putting flexibility and blackout protection front and centre with the new Verto Plus. The hybrid inverter is designed to adapt to diverse system layouts and user needs.

The three-phase Solbrid hybrid inverter from Kontron Solar, rated at ten kilowatts, is designed to give installers maximum flexibility. With up to four MPP trackers, it supports solar arrays in four different roof orientations.

SMA’s home storage solution reached an impressive System Performance Index of 92.8% in HTW Berlin’s latest electricity storage inspection, topping the DC-coupled hybrid inverter category in the up-to-5-kilowatt class.

The latest generation of inverters offer enhanced capacity and intelligent control, unlocking new possibilities for commercial and residential applications. Explore the key advancements in our focus from 11–14 August.

SMA delivers DC home storage with optional backup solution, Reev adds an AI function for charging stations, Aether launches an AI-powered planning tool for installers, and NRGkick simplifies EV charging from any standard socket – these are our top picks of the week.

Fronius unveils a blackout-ready hybrid inverter with added flexibility. SolarEdge targets agri-PV with a new string inverter. T-Werk’s Artemis system offers three mounting options, and Aerocompact introduces a free planning tool. These are our top products of the week.

With rising digital risks in energy infrastructure, SMA is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts and has adopted proactive measures that prioritise resilience over mere compliance.

Sigenergy has launched a new fanless hybrid inverter. Kontron Solar’s hybrid inverter offers high flexibility. Alpha ESS’s model features liquid cooling and active balancing, while 7 Second Solar’s Auto PV planning tool helps save time and reduce costs. These are our top products of the week.

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.

Sunny Island X from SMA supports on- and off-grid energy use. New modules from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal. Solis hybrid inverter targets commercial-scale solar applications and a solar fence from ClickCon pairs clean design with integrated wiring. These are our top products of the week.