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Jan Osenberg leads the System Integration workstream at the European industry association SolarPower Europe.

“Market access rules and cybersecurity rules are two different things”

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More cybersecurity is not the main lever to strengthen the European solar industry. This requires a different industrial policy, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

Smarter power electronics also means more ways in.

Lithuania takes the lead on cybersecurity in solar

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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.

Residential rooftop installation in southern Germany – even for small PV systems, the internet can be a gateway for cyber attacks.

KRITIS in the EU spotlight as cybersecurity focus sharpens

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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.

Jonas Dworak (from left), Carsten Dietrich and Dirk Schlote present the certificate confirming compliance with the ETSI EN 303 645 standard.

SMA boosts cybersecurity with standards beyond compliance

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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.

Tesvolt and Samsung team up for greater cybersecurity of battery systems (from left): Hyunwook Kim, Simon Schandert, Daniel Hannemann, JongSuk Lee.

Tesvolt and Samsung collaborate on battery cybersecurity

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The two companies are partnering to offer municipal utilities a 5.26 MWh large-scale storage system with comprehensive on-site project support, designed with enhanced protection against cyberattacks.

Members of the European Parliament voting in Strasbourg on 8 July 2025.

SolarPower Europe pushes for sector-specific cybersecurity rules

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The European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to strengthen EU energy security, with a focus on diversification and decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe says that’s not enough.

At the round table – EU Energy Ministers meet in Luxembourg.

Call for fresh funding to back EU solar manufacturing

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SolarPower Europe has welcomed the EU energy ministers’ renewed commitment to renewables, but criticised the lack of tangible proposals to support domestic production and advance other key measures.

Lively scenes at The smarter E Europe, which was characterised by high visitor interest, intensive discussions and many new products.

The smarter E Europe – a blueprint for tomorrow's energy

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This year‘s trade fair in Munich once again demonstrated the dynamic pace of innovation in photovoltaics, energy storage and other technologies driving the energy transition. The industry presented itself with confidence and a wealth of new products.

Christoph Podewils, ESMC Secretary General.

Call for an EU “Inverter Security Toolbox”

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The ESMC flags Europe’s energy sovereignty as at risk from remote control of PV inverters by non-European manufacturers, calling for EU action.

Interconnected  – A new report on behalf of SolarPower Europe puts forward solutions to mitigate critical cybersecurity risks.

Report: Cybersecurity an issue also for small rooftop solar

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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.