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Start-ups at EM-Power Europe are offering innovative solutions to balance grid stability and create new revenue opportunities for prosumers.

The finalists showcase the best and most innovative developments in energy system transformation, awarded across the five categories of Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility, Smart Integrated Energy and Outstanding Projects.

A total of eleven French companies will be showcasing their solutions in Munich, encompassing intelligent energy forecasts, material and production technologies, storage, off-grid solutions and digitisation.

The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract was signed with leading Polish clean energy developer PAD RES and encompasses the construction of two utility-scale photovoltaic farms with a combined capacity of 24 MW.

As attacks on energy infrastructure rise in Europe, energy security is becoming central to the EU’s energy system, though current measures focus mainly on large, centralised power plants.

The energy world of tomorrow and beyond is being created now – and it will be more sustainable, intelligent and connected than ever. Fresh ideas are needed across all sectors, along with bold companies that are willing to break new ground. To promoto this, The smarter E Europe offers an exclusive Start-up Area. More than 180 start-ups are expected among the more than 3,000 exhibitors.

From 7-9 May, the leading industry trade fair returns, showcasing the latest products and solutions driving the energy transition. Discover more in this week's focus.

The smarter E Europe is a showcase for innovation, business models and technology along the value chain. Some 3,000 exhibitors and over 110,000 trade visitors are expected this year.

Poland’s next Renewable Energy Auction is opening the door to fresh opportunities in the country’s green energy revolution. Get the latest news and find out how to apply.

Last Friday marked the three year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beyond its military, one of the country’s fiercest defenders has been its power sector. Restoring destroyed plants, preventing blackouts and moving equipment, all while investing in new renewable capacity: Ukraine’s power sector is a masterful example of resilience from which Europe can learn, says Eurelectric.

The Trump administration continues to escalate the trade wars. Solar modules from Southeast Asia are impacted, but the real enemy is China. Will the EU now waive import tariffs?

The Polish Energy Regulatory Authority (URE) reports that microinstallations fed 8.5 TWh of green electricity into the grid in 2024, noting slower growth but the emergence of a new trend.

The smarter E Europe: Thousands of exhibitors will soon be gathering in Munich, but the standout innovations risk getting lost in the crowd. Our video teams are on the ground to showcase your best ideas, products and breakthroughs.

As solar module manufacturers make strides toward reducing carbon footprints, the need for transparent and verifiable sustainability practices has grown. Against this backdrop, certification is gaining momentum in the industry.

To remain competitive and reduce costs, manufacturers are looking beyond performance and focusing on the environmental impact of production.

The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing their commitment to fast-track solar installations across Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rising cell prices, falling export values, stable polysilicon – the solar market is sending mixed signals. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about what the latest figures reveal for the road ahead.

SolarPower Europe has published a report outlining the principles of sustainable management, offering guidance for companies in the solar value chain on how to develop and market clean products.

The PV industry's eastern expansion is taking effect. The latest company to expand eastward is the photovoltaic wholesaler SegenSolar, which focuses on Poland. Additional markets in Central and Eastern Europe, such as Lithuania, Romania and the Czech Republic will be served from there.

The European solar market showed cautious stability, with module prices holding steady and inverter prices still softening, according to the pv.index from trading platform sun.store. Beneath the calm, stock levels continue to tighten across the continent.

A 100-kilowatt system is operational at a children’s hospital in Kremenchuk, with two more systems ready for installation. Project partner Greenpeace plans to build ten more this year.

Podcast: With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – but that may soon change. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.

Continuing on their partnership, SolarPower Europe and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen EU-India cooperation.

The Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 from the International Renewable Energy Agency show a huge increase in renewable power capacity in 2024, reaching as high as 4.448 GW.

Electrification could save Spain €6.71 billion annually, with higher electricity demand from electric cars, heat pumps, and industrial processes.