CEO Talk: Utility-scale solar projects across Europe are under growing cost pressure, even as expectations around yield, grid integration and long-term profitability continue to rise. Which new ideas boost project value, and which innovations matter most to the market? Let‘s find out.
CEO Talk: Demand for private and commercial solar rooftops is picking up and the expansion of solar parks continues to accelerate. Yet rising metal prices and energy costs are putting pressure on suppliers of mounting technology. Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, talks about the challenges.
CEO Talk: The European energy storage market is growing dynamically, and so are the demands on profitability, safety and system integration. We find out how Ampace is positioning itself in this environment, the role Europe plays for the company, and which advances and technologies are set to shape the market next.
CEO Talk: Installers and EPCs are facing dual pressure. Project sizes are growing and installation windows are tightening, while demands regarding quality, reliability and safety are rising. How are mounting system providers responding to these challenges? Here’s what they told us.
CEO Talk: Growing demand for large-scale storage systems is working in favour of European suppliers. Safety and security are becoming increasingly important. What role does service play, from commissioning through the entire lifespan of the storage system? Fenecon's CEO shares his view.
CEO Talk: The utility business in Europe is growing and increasingly challenging. Solar fields now come with large batteries, and suppliers must meet standards for grid compliance, safety and security. How is the business changing and what strategy will ultimately succeed? Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, shares his view.
The home storage market may be slowing, but commercial, industrial, and large-scale storage sectors are all seeing robust growth. Franz-Josef Feilmeier of Fenecon discusses the factors shaping success in these expanding markets.
Utility-scale storage is booming across Germany, Europe, and globally. Michael Hierholzer, Vice President for Business Development at Rolls-Royce, highlights the critical role of experienced partners in driving success.
Despite intense price competition, module efficiency keeps advancing as customers demand higher power. Back contact cells mark the peak of this progress. Where is the industry headed? Leon Zhang, President of LONGi Europe, offers his insights.
Demand for C&I systems is rising, with storage moving closer to the mainstream. How vital are efficiency and service? For SOFAR’s Kenneth Frey, the customer relationship begins after the sale.
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.
The Steag Group has merged two former separate business units for solar and wind farms into a single unit, called Iqony Sens. What is the idea behind? Managing directors André Kremer and Joel Wagner talk about the strategy in the project market.
CEO Talk: The demand for solar inverters is sky-rocketing. At the same time, the devices should offer more and more intelligent functions. How installers’ wishes can be fulfilled despite the tight markets? We get the answers from Thomas Vogel, Head of Product Marketing at Kostal Solar Electric.
CEO Talk: ABO Wind has been a project developer in the renewable energy market since 1996. For some years now also with photovoltaic projects. In this video you will find out why project planners have to keep an eye on the entire energy transition and not only on their particular project.
CEO Talk: Fronius invests massively to expand its factories for inverters. At the same time, the demands on the devices are growing because they combine solar power with heat and mobility. We now find out how this works from Martin Hackl of Fronius International.
CEO Talk: The demand for solar systems is very high. Solar modules, inverters, energy storage – whoever can deliver wins the race. On behalf of the installers: Let us find out what challenges the wholesalers have to master. We talk to Klaus Burgstaller, Head of Suntastic Solar in Germany.
CEO Talk: In Germany, the expansion of PV is picking up speed. In this boom market with technically and economically good market access, the VSB Group is heavily involved with many new solar projects. How exactly we find out from CEO Dr Felix Grolman.
CEO Talk: A stable and secure energy supply based around renewables needs flexible power. But how can this succeed? What does it depend on? This Christian Hürlimann of MET Holding explains.
CEO Talk: Over the course of their service life commercial storage systems have to master new challenges – electrification of fleets, electrical heat or dynamic electricity tariffs. What functions do they need? And what do installers need to know? We get the answers from Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon.
CEO Talk: Brutally high demand, highest demands on quality and availability: How do suppliers of mounting technology meet these requirements? How do they manage to further simplify the installation? This Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, explains.
CEO Talk: The market for solar rooftop installations with self-consumption solutions in the commercial and industrial sector needs more installation capacity. MaxSolar wants to close this installation gap by implementing a B2B solution for installers and solar companies. How it works, tells Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar.
CEO Talk: The demand for solar systems is very high. The suppliers of mounting systems have to deliver. Not only that! They support the installers in completing the installation as quickly and reliably as possible. How mounting can be made more effective? This explains Katharina David, Co-CEO of K2 Systems.
CEO Talk: Glass-glass-modules from Europe open up completely new applications. Roofing of schoolyards or parking areas - the demand is huge. How can installers benefit? About this the Editor in Chief Heiko Schwarzburger talks to Dr Erich Merkle.
PV Guided Tours: The Storage DC from RCT Power was once again the efficiency winner in the HTW storage test in 2023. This year as a double winner and therefore for years on the winner's podium. What is the recipe for success of the storage systems and why is it important to optimize the efficiency so far, about it reports Dr Eric Rüland, Managing Director at RCT Power.
CEO Talk: More and more farmers want to use their land twice - with additional solar power generation. AgriPV a brand of GridParity AG now has the whole range of solutions in its portfolio. CEO Dr Erich Merkle knows which options farmers can use to harvest double.
