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With rooftop PV costs now well below industrial grid tariffs in Germany, Intersolar Europe in Munich turns its attention to storage, load management and the regulatory frameworks reshaping the C&I sector.

A decade on from its tracker origins, the Nasdaq-listed company is using its first Intersolar under the Nextpower name to position itself as a single-source partner for European developers and EPCs.

The Zurich-based developer has cleared a key hurdle for its Spanish portfolio of battery, wind and solar projects, with final investment decisions on several schemes targeted by the end of 2026.

From solar-plus-storage in California and utility-scale batteries in Ukraine to agrivoltaics in Germany and green hydrogen in Namibia, the 2026 finalists show how renewable projects are being delivered across very different markets.

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.

In a revised 1.5°C roadmap, the agency calls for electricity to reach 35 percent of global consumption by 2035, with renewables meeting most of the rising demand across transport, industry and buildings.

From commercial energy management systems and hybrid inverters to vehicle-to-grid platforms and AI-backed grid modelling, the 2026 Smart integrated energy finalists show software taking on more of the work of managing distributed energy assets.

METLEN's integrated utility chief explains how the group fuses generation, storage, trading and supply into one platform, underpinning decarbonisation, customer affordability and industrial resilience across more than 40 markets.

Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.

Once viewed as a brake on production, flexible electricity use is reshaping European industry's relationship with the grid. Michael Villa of smartEn sets out the opportunities, hurdles and the role of AI.

The energy storage finalists for The smarter E Award 2026 bring together a broad mix of chemistries, system sizes and software layers, offering a snapshot of how the storage market is expanding in scope and sophistication.

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.

From 23 to 25 June 2026, Munich will be the meeting point for Europe's solar and storage community, with launches lined up and order books opening for the second half of the year. Our next investor newsletter appears 3 June 2026.

From 2-in-1 microinverters and a 506 kW string inverter to green-roof systems, construction automation and silver-, lead- and bismuth-free cell interconnection, the 2026 finalists reflect a PV sector focused on tougher products, cleaner materials and more efficient project delivery.

The smarter E Europe: On 23 and 24 June 2026, the photovoltaik and PV Europe teams are reporting live from Munich, and presenting the key innovations and trends shaping 2026.

At the trade fair in Munich at the end of June, our video teams will fan out to capture current trends and new developments, with reports going out for readers and their customers via our channels and social media.

The most important trade fair for the sector returns to Munich this June. Use our voucher code to obtain free day tickets or three-day tickets.

Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

Chips and valuations dominate the AI narrative, but reliable electricity is emerging as a key constraint on infrastructure build-out and long-term competitiveness, says Vireo Ventures CEO Felix Krause.

Katerina Jirku Nemec, Head of Eastern Europe at Trinasolar, outlines in this interview why Central Eastern Europe stands out in a global context.

If short demand spikes set costs, system design must follow. In part two of his piece on peak demand, Stefan Schröder of Sonepar examines the implications for design and integration.

The agency's new report finds that solar and wind paired with batteries already deliver firm power below USD 100 per MWh in high-quality regions, with reductions of 30 to 40 percent projected by the mid-2030s.

As renewable energy grows, especially in solar, leaders need the vision to see the whole board, explains Ali Inal, Managing Director at Senkron Digital.

Pexapark analyst David Battista sees the April 2026 data as evidence that midday oversupply has shifted from occasional event to recurring structural condition, with France, Germany and Spain bearing the brunt.