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Europe’s electric truck market may be accelerating, but the slow rollout of charging is holding it back. Moritz Vornfeld of Kempower argues that busy, flexible depots will matter more than public hubs or grants

A recent SolarPower Europe webinar brought together industry, research and the Horizon Europe SUPERNOVA project to examine what defines reliable, bankable solar assets over their full lifetime.

Two analyses, two pressure points: Eurelectric calls for smarter network tariffs, while market expert Gerard Scheper warns that direct C&I battery sales leave installers handling integration, commissioning and service.

As manufacturers bypass distributors and sell C&I storage directly to installers and EPCs, buyers must establish who handles integration, commissioning and repairs. Removing a distributor does not remove the work, says market expert Gerard Scheper.

As the EU tightens cyber rules for networked inverters, manufacturers must navigate both a new compliance burden and a chance to make "made in Europe" count for more.

As TOPCon dominance gives way to a more differentiated market, Ignacio Espinosa of JA (formerly JA Solar) sets out what really separates one module from another.

Providers, growers and researchers will convene at Château Gassies on 13 and 14 October 2026 to share the latest findings on combining crop production with solar generation across European conditions.

Solar and battery storage projects are only as insurable and bankable as the decisions taken long before financial close, argues the CEO and founder of Solarif Group. Effective De-Risking starts at the drawing board, not at the signing table.

Once a commodity, the solar inverter is now a connected gateway to Europe's energy system. As the market recovers, manufacturers face new pressures from cybersecurity, grid integration, local value creation and geopolitical competition.

Two new analyses examine Europe's evolving PV landscape: SolarEdge maps five trends reshaping distributed solar, and a SolarPower Europe webinar explores how quality decisions define 30 years of asset value.

After passing 9 GW of installed PV in 2025, the EU's newest solar frontrunner is now targeting more than 12 GW by 2030. The Intersolar Summit Romania will bring 350 delegates to Bucharest on 13–14 October to map out the opportunities.

SolarEdge's European chief explains why hyperscaler power demand and cybersecurity concerns around Chinese inverters are reshaping the company's strategy on the continent, alongside AI, US manufacturing and the new Nexis platform.

Sungrow Europe's team leader for technical sales explains how the company is scaling European production, software and infrastructure while strengthening its position on grid integration, cybersecurity and C&I solutions.

Europe's grid queues hold 1,700 GW of stalled projects. Sharing connections between wind and PV could ease the bottleneck, but regulation, permitting and grid operators keep hybrid parks a rarity, explains Philipp Rasche of ENEO.

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.

Tariff-responsive energy management, multi-tenant solar, building mandates, stronger C&I storage economics and shifting system sizes are redefining how distributed solar is deployed across the continent, Robert Bruchner of SolarEdge argues.

Harald Scherleitner discusses Fronius's return to growth, the strategic case for building in Europe and why cybersecurity has become a defining purchasing criterion for inverters.

The Saracen Sands Hotel & Conference Centre near Palermo has installed a solar carport and battery system it expects will slash €500,000 a year off its energy costs.

Experts are calling for energy efficiency to be embedded in industrial, security and defence policy, warning that Germany's dependence on fossil fuel imports has long been a structural security risk.

The technology works, users are convinced and money is moving, but without stronger grid links and clearer political backing, the industry warns the rollout risks stalling.

Utility Elektroprivreda BiH is investing 53 million convertible marks in two solar plants with a combined capacity of 50 MW on reclaimed coal-mine land, its first major PV project.

Polish developer ELQ and its Ukrainian subsidiary have signed a memorandum with Ukrainian authorities to advance renewable energy projects within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, covering solar, storage, wind and hydrogen.

The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

The EU's plan to end reliance on Russian energy has lost momentum, auditors warn, with member states earmarking just 54.3 billion euros of the 300 billion euros needed to meet its targets.

Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.