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A tug in the right direction for offshore solar – the Merganser pilot project off the Dutch coast.
SolarDuck/RWE

Floating solar makes waves in Dutch North Sea

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Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck has deployed its 0.5 MW offshore floating solar project, Merganser, in the North Sea with support from RWE. The pilot aims to demonstrate the scalability of offshore photovoltaics.

Next2Sun now offers taller two-module systems for wider row spacing.

Marius Sinn of Next2Sun: “We’re getting additional yields of up to ten percent”

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Vertical solar modules boost farmland yields and land use. Marius Sinn of Next2Sun outlines the benefits and installation.

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K2 Systems launches two new pitched roof solutions

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Unveiled to industry professionals at the Intersolar trade fair, the SingleHook 3S Light and the InsertionRail 2.0 are now officially available. With their market launch, K2 Systems is expanding its portfolio with a particularly installation-friendly solution for tiled roofs. At the same time, the new generation of insertion rails stands out for its modularity.

Commercial and industrial solar rooftops come with complex challenges, which is why the right design software is essential.

C&I solar rooftops – design software saves time and more

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Any large-scale PV rooftop system encompasses countless planning considerations – all of them important. In this webinar with pv Europe, our expert demonstrates how the Roof Mount design software can help avoid costly headaches down the road.

Information receiver become energy generator – this satellite dish is powering a data centre for Leuk TDC.

From stargazing to solar – satellite dishes reborn as PV plants

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The innovative solar system is now powering a data centre for a Swiss telecom service provider. The complexity of the installation necessitated a DC-optimised solar inverter solution.

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PMT redefines ground-mounted PV solutions

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In a segment where mounting systems are often overlooked, PMT brings the spotlight to the backbone of  every successfulopen field solar. With PMT TITAN – its first ground-mounted system – the company is revealing the innovation and resilience at work beneath the surface – because real performance starts below the module.

No large battery containers in sight – the slim battery towers now in pkace at Malko Tarnovo solar park.

20 MWh modular battery system installed in 10 days at Bulgarian solar farm

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Sigenergy brought together 300 energy professionals in Burgas, Bulgaria, to explore the future of commercial and industrial energy storage. A key highlight was the visit to the 20 MWh Malko Tarnovo project, powered by the company’s modular battery energy storage system.

Strong winds exert significant forces on solar installations.

Solar roof systems: Safety in the face of increasing loads

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Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. Our expert at the Schletter Group knows how this affects requirements in the planning and operation of solar roof systems.

Mariusz Bałachowski, CEO of Poland-based Photonica, an international manufacturer of PV components.

Expert tips – 9 strategies to optimise PV installations

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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.

Getting down to it – a tricky but punctual installation on the stadium roof.

Austria’s top stadium turns to solar

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The country’s largest stadium now enjoys an annual energy surplus thanks to solar power, following an installation that posed novel planning and construction challenges.

Burnt-down agricultural building with PV roof system in Germany.
Fire protection

Fires in PV systems: Risk assessment and safety solutions

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Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.

PV system components are transported in aerodynamically-designed pods (box trailers) pulled by electric SUVs to the solar installers.

UK: Zero-emission deliveries to residential solar installers

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Distributor Segen Ltd has entered into a three-year partnership with POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries to residential solar installers in the UK by using pods (box trailers) pulled by electric cars instead of conventional ICE vans or trucks.

Ademotec

A safer way to install inverters

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Ademotec presents the i-Shelter, a mounting system developed for the secure and protected installation of inverters on flat roofs. The system is manufactured in Germany.

Installation work at the Hyacintgatan 45 residential complex in Malmö/Sweden.

Living quarter in Malmö: High quality and service as deciding factors

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High-quality components were installed in a large residential complex in Malmö, Sweden, to reduce energy costs. The payback is achieved within four to five years. Basis of success: excellent cooperation with suppliers.

The western Swedish installation company Skapa Energi places a strong emphasis on commercial PV systems, as CEO Robert Lenhov explains.
Sweden

Skapa Energi: “Sustainability is key to us”

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Installation company Skapa Energi has launched operations in western Sweden, but its ambitions are nationwide. European components and high-quality installations are central to the company’s approach, CEO Robert Lenhov explains.

The new Fanton solar connector from Plica simplifies cabling.

Plica introduces innovative solar connector

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The new Fanton connector from Plica greatly simplifies the question of cabling. The innovative crimp-free design saves installers and designers time, and minimises errors.

Desalination units (left) and PV system are located close to Kimolos village.
Greece

Sungrow supplies solar desalination project on Greek island

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Sungrow`s products and solutions were chosen to equip a PV project on the Greek island of Kimolos, constructed for the Municipality of Kimolos by Zillion EPC. The project provides sustainable energy, supporting among others the production of clean water via the desalination of sea water for the needs of the inhabitants and numerous visitors of the island.

Former garbage dump near Rafeler/ Netherlands, where the PV plant is realised during the next months.

Netherlands: CCE builds PV plant on former landfill site

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CCE Holding is expanding its activities in the Netherlands and will realize two large plants this year. In addition to the solar PV plant in Marknesse ( Flevoland), construction work began in February on another solar park in Rafelder (Gelderland) on a former garbage dump.

Installation company Alfa Solvind in Skåne in southern Sweden focuses on local customers.
Sweden

Alfa Solvind: Installations for customers big and small

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The Swedish company in the southern region of Skåne offers complete solar panel systems, including installation and power grid connection. Demand is growing - as are customer wishes.

Kathrin Rust is CEO of Solar Manager Germany.
CEO Talk

Kathrin Rust from Solar Manager: Smart control of energy flows

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Video: The building turns into an energy center. Photovoltaics are at its heart. Management is crucial for the intelligent control of energy consumption. Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany, knows what is needed for this.

6.5 MW roof-mounted PV installation with battery storage at logistics company Postnord TPL in Norrköping/Sweden.
Sweden

Battery storage enables expansion of PV charging infrastructure at Postnord TPL

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Soltech Energy Solutions has developed, installed and commissioned a 4 MWh energy storage facility next to Postnord TPL’s logistics property just outside Norrköping/Sweden. This enables the expansion of the property’s charging infrastructure for electric trucks.

Part of the team of BBK Group, based in Trelleborg in southern Sweden.
Sweden

BBK Group: High quality is the key to success

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Flexibility and comprehensive solutions are key principles at BBK Group, part of Bredbandskompetensgruppen. Not only smaller projects for private customers are being built.

The congress will take place on 18 and 19 February 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tower.

Spain: Solar Quality Summit 2025 in Barcelona

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The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18 and 19 February in Barcelona will bring together all players who have solar quality on their radar: Investors, service providers and technology suppliers will provide an overview of the latest market developments, report on practical experience as well as current challenges, new technologies and trends.

Solar modules on the roof of DHL’s facility in Pirkkala, Finland

DHL turns to solar for new logistics centre in Finland

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As part of its global climate strategy, DHL is aiming for all new buildings to be climate-neutral by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050. Photovoltaics play a central role, including at its Finnish sites.

Due to the use of bifacial modules, the inverters must be able to withstand high input currents.

Italy: Kostal and EPC utilise former industrial roof for PV

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Kostal and EPC have built a solar system with an output of 1 MW on the roof of an old tobacco processing plant. The bifacial modules ensure a high yield, which the inverters can convert.