As the PV sector evolves, installers must adopt smart strategies to meet rising demand without compromising quality. Photonica CEO Mariusz Bałachowski shares his insights on how to optimise PV installations.
The Dalmatian Energy Agency (DEA) has put a further 800 kW out to tender, which will bring Split-Dalmatia county to around 2 MW of solar capacity by the end of the year. Battery storage and a green hydrogen hub are next.
Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.
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.
Istria and Zadar counties are both rolling out rooftop solar on public buildings, from health centres and care homes to schools and cultural facilities, backed by a combined €2.59 million in county and EU funding.
The amended Renewable Energy Act targets developers splitting large solar parks into sub-150-kilowatt units running to multi-megawatt scale, to claim 15-year feed-in tariffs and avoid concession fees.
The DIN-rail Pro targets new installations with a full feature set, while the compact Plug-In is built for faster, retrofit-friendly installation.
The veteran metal roof attachment specialist is expanding its European presence at The smarter E Europe, with two products aimed at simplifying solar installation on carports and flat commercial rooftops.
Each 197 kWh cabinet pairs with one or two 50 kW battery inverters and can be scaled modularly, reaching up to 1 MW of power and 4 MWh of storage per installation.
PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Also on display is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.
H&M’s solar park investments, Ecokraft’s prefabricated industrial rooftop systems, and Region Kalmar’s car park canopy at Oskarshamn Hospital have won Svensk Solenergi’s 2026 award.
Installed at Søstrene Grene’s distribution centre, the rooftop system supports a fully electric facility, with part of the output used on site and the remainder exported to the grid.
Solar-Planit adds string planning and façade options. A new Panelgitter provides pigeon protection for solar installations. PMT secures general building approval for a green roof mounting system, while Fischer presents a new façade clip system. These are this week’s new products.
With its first US installation finalised and a partnership agreed with ArcEdge, Estonia-based Roofit.Solar is establishing a foothold in North America’s building-integrated photovoltaics segment.
A pilot solar system from SPV Sonneburg is helping safeguard grapevines during early growth, with promising test results.
The sector added 417 MW in 2025, boosting total capacity, yet slower utility-scale roll-out and waning residential demand temper the outlook as solar approaches wind capacity.
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Residential self-consumption in the Iberian country fell 15 percent in Q3 2025, while commercial installations grew 25 percent. UNEF says the pace is too slow to meet national goals.
The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18–19 February will bring together investors, service providers and technology suppliers to discuss market trends, share practical experience and explore new technologies and challenges in the solar sector.
The new collaboration marks a step forward in building‑integrated photovoltaics, expanding the options for combining solar panels and roof windows into a single, durable roof surface that delivers both energy and daylight.
The new facility in Finland underscores DHL's global climate strategy, aiming for climate-neutral buildings by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, with solar energy playing a pivotal role.
Kostal and EPC have installed a 1 MW photovoltaic system on the roof of a former tobacco processing plant in Italy. Bifacial modules maximise yield, while inverters ensure efficient conversion.
GreenYellow Poland is equipping the CMC Andrychów pallet plant with a 653 kW array, cutting wood drying energy costs and underscoring the growing importance of PV in industrial operations.
Between 2025 and 2029, a new funding mechanism will offer businesses in Croatia favourable loans for photovoltaic projects, although not all renewable projects will qualify.
Every large-scale PV rooftop system involves countless planning considerations, where small decisions can have big impacts. In this pv Europe webinar, our expert shows how Roof Mount design software helps avoid costly pitfalls.
