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Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. New regulations now set out the specific requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
Companies across Europe are integrating PV and storage to advance e-mobility, as demonstrated at the recent Sungrow Charging Summit 2025.
Designed for high-power fast charging, the CDC1000E was announced at the Charging Summit. Scalable to 3.5 MW, it is ideal for fleets, industry and large charging hubs.
Filling stations, parking garages and parking lots present significant opportunities for supplying EVs with solar power. Find out more in our weekly topic, 27-30 October.
Mobility is shifting to electric, with millions of private EVs, company fleets and commercial vehicles creating new energy demands. Today, filling stations, parking garages and private lots alll present major opportunities for solar-powered charging. Sign up for our next investor newsletter on 22 October 2025.
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.
September marked a milestone for the UK’s electric vehicle market, as New AutoMotive reports that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up 23.2 percent of new car registrations.
With 192 solar panels supplying energy to onboard and propulsion systems, the Blue Marlin becomes the world’s first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing using solar power.
Solarwatt delivers a bidirectional wallbox, while Schaltbau introduces new DC contactors for megawatt charging systems. The Auto PV planning tool from 7 Second Solar offers savings across the board, and Alpha ESS unveils the Aster 5000 with liquid cooling and 5 MWh capacity. These are this week’s top products.
Europe’s battery supply chain is accelerating, with more projects now moving into construction, commissioning or securing long-term investment support. The trend marks a shift from announcements to tangible industrial progress.
Poland’s transition to electric mobility is expected to remain slow until 2030, hindered by high vehicle costs and limited charging infrastructure – but improvements are anticipated with future advancements.
On-demand electric vans with battery swapping can provide continuous door-to-door service while reducing private car use, cutting emissions and supporting renewable integration into the grid, writes guest author Richard Peel.
Top executives from more than 150 European EV businesses have issued an open letter urging Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the EU’s 2035 zero‑emission target for cars and vans and strengthen Europe’s e‑mobility position.
Manufacturer Schaltbau has introduced new DC contactors for Megawatt Charging Systems under the Eddicy brand, targeting infrastructure operators for electric commercial vehicles and buses.
The new Charger Max supports bidirectional energy flows, allowing solar-powered EV charging and future feed-in to homes, with features including calibration compliance and individual billing.
Longi has delivered over 500 solar modules for China’s largest dual-propulsion car carrier, combining LNG and PV for clean maritime operations.
The 2025 Green Energy Fair is scheduled for late October and will feature the latest products and solutions for the solar energy transition, along with an extensive specialist programme.
The partnership aims to equip Schaeffler’s European locations with 2,300 EV charging points by 2030.
Fleet operator Nobina AB is working with STABL Energy to give decommissioned batteries from electric buses a second life in stationary energy storage systems.
Soltech subsidiary E-Mobility has constructed a new 400 kW fast charging hub for Qstar in Sundsvall, marking a step forward in Sweden’s heavy transport electrification.
Distributor Segen Ltd has kicked off a three-year partnership with POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries to residential solar installers in the UK, using electric vehicles with trailer pods instead of conventional vans or trucks.
The UK’s electric car market demonstrated continued resilience in July 2025, with Battery Electric Vehicles accounting for 21.3 percent of all new car registrations, according to New AutoMotive.
Manufacturer SMA presents the E-Charger for solar-optimised charging of electric vehicles. It combines solar and grid power and charges electric vehicles up to 50 per cent faster than standard wallboxes.
Lapp expands its e-mobility charging portfolio, Schaltbau presents new DC contactors for megawatt charging systems. E-Systems Wallbox is implementing new grid requirements digitally, and Mennekes has introduced the Amtron wallbox for private charging. These are our top products of the week..
Mennekes has introduced a new 22 kW version of its Amtron 4You 500 wallbox, adding solar integration and company car billing to its charging solution for private users.
