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Solar Power Europe analyses potential vulnerabilities for hackers as Brussels tightens criteria – action is needed above all for small solar installations.
SMA’s home storage solution reached an impressive System Performance Index of 92.8% in HTW Berlin’s latest electricity storage inspection, topping the DC-coupled hybrid inverter category in the up-to-5-kilowatt class.
Fronius unveils a blackout-ready hybrid inverter with added flexibility. SolarEdge targets agri-PV with a new string inverter. T-Werk’s Artemis system offers three mounting options, and Aerocompact introduces a free planning tool. These are our top products of the week.
Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.
SolarEdge is introducing the Terramax, a 330 kW string inverter designed for large commercial PV systems and Agri-PV for use in combination with the company’s H1300 power optimisers.
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.
Fronius is putting flexibility and blackout protection front and centre with the new Verto Plus. The hybrid inverter is designed to adapt to diverse system layouts and user needs.
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.
PV Guided Tours: APsystems presents a three-phase micro inverter for up to eight modules, a hybrid inverter for balcony systems and new storage solutions for private and commercial contexts. Sales Manager Aymeri R. Barrailh explains how their solutions stand out.
Sigenergy has launched a new fanless hybrid inverter. Kontron Solar’s hybrid inverter offers high flexibility. Alpha ESS’s model features liquid cooling and active balancing, while 7 Second Solar’s Auto PV planning tool helps save time and reduce costs. These are our top products of the week.
The three-phase Solbrid hybrid inverter from Kontron Solar, rated at ten kilowatts, is designed to give installers maximum flexibility. With up to four MPP trackers, it supports solar arrays in four different roof orientations.
The latest iteration of the hybrid inverter for residential buildings offers a compact and efficient solution, with a fanless design and a depth of less than ten centimetres.
PV Guided Tours: From the roof and façade to the carport – if you want to harness every part of your building for solar energy, GoodWe has a solution. Barbara Terreni, Senior Technical Solution Manager Europe at the PV Building Materials Division, explains how to turn your building into a solar power plant.
Sunny Island X from SMA supports on- and off-grid energy use. New modules from Eurener combines BIPV function with visual appeal. Solis hybrid inverter targets commercial-scale solar applications and a solar fence from ClickCon pairs clean design with integrated wiring. These are our top products of the week.
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.
PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.
Chinese manufacturer Ginlong Technologies has rolled out a 125 kW hybrid inverter under its Solis brand, aimed at high-demand commercial PV and storage projects.
The five-plant upgrade boosts system performance and reliability, with Fimer inverters replacing outdated equipment across the 24 MW portfolio in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
The new battery inverter from SMA combines integrated energy management with efficient operation in grid-tied and off-grid systems, making it ideal for remote homes, farms or other high-demand sites.
PV Guided Tours: Midea’s new inverter combines power electronics with energy management in a single device. Akku Sys demonstrates how this integration reshapes system architecture and benefits both installers and users. A closer look behind the technology reveals its potential for future applications.
The storage system in the Atacama Desert complements an existing 220 MW PV plant and includes black-start capability.
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.
The Italian manufacturer is driving its relaunch through product investments, new certifications, improved after-sales service and partner-focused events.
Intersolar Europe: With its clear statement of “We are Europe”, Fronius positioned itself in Munich as a strong and reliable partner for the European solar industry.
SMA Altenso, a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, is driving forward the flexible use of renewable energies worldwide. A project in Namibia Altenso has now passed the milestone of 1 gigawatt in total power delivered for hydrogen applications.
