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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.
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German media including Die Welt recently warned of grid overloads during spring and summer holidays when high solar power supply meets low demand for electricity. The German Federal Network Agency, industry association BSW-Solar and scientists offer reassurances and warn against scaremongering.
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.
The new partnership will include products for the residential sector, including Plenticore inverters, the Energy Meter and EV Charger.
February brought a mixed picture to the European solar market, with module prices showing both declines and increases across categories, while buyer confidence hit a new high. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 73, signaling robust demand and optimism as the industry gears up for the peak installation season.
The European PV market closed 2024 on a resilient note despite slight seasonal adjustments. The December edition of the PV Index of sun.store highlights continued demand stability paired with notable price adjustments in solar panels and inverters. While the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped slightly to 67, the market exhibited confidence, with half of buyers planning increased purchases as they prepared for 2025.
The European PV market remained steady in November, with the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) holding firm at 68, consistent with October. While buyer confidence remains robust, solar panel and inverter prices continued their downward trajectory across most categories, signaling a market grappling with seasonal adjustments and intensified competition, according to trading platform sun.store.
The European PV market in October 2024 saw a mixture of stability and seasonally driven changes. Overall, there was a downward trend in solar component prices across most categories. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 68, returning to its August level, signaling that demand remains resilient, but the season is drawing to a close.
With the Blueplanet 50.0 NX3 and 60.0 NX3, Kaco is launching two inverters on the market that are tailored to the challenges of complex commercial and industrial roofs.
Krannich Solar was once again represented at Intersolar 2024/The smarter E Europe in Munich, the world's most important PV industry trade fair. The mood on site was optimistic and better than some had expected. “We had many good discussions and are looking forward to the second half of 2024,” summarizes CSO Jan Brunner.
The message of The smarter E Europe 2024 is clear and positive: providing people and the economy with electricity from renewable energy sources, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, is technologically and economically possible.
The finalists of the smarter E AWARD 2024 have been chosen. The prize is awarded in five categories: Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility, Smart Integrated Energy and Outstanding Projects.
SolarEdge has entered into a collaboration with Scania Regional Council in the south of Sweden to explore the potential of agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), the combined production of solar energy and agricultural crops on the same land.
Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a seamless and successful installation of a PV hybrid system? With the assist of Saleh Alnsour, Product Manager at Sungrow, the global leading manufacturer of PV inverters and energy storage systems, we understand the importance of getting it right the first time, saving time, cost and secure flawless and trouble-free installation and operation.
BayWa r.e. and Ampt succesfully deployed a unique combination of wind and solar generation together with battery storage within the microgrid at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) campus in Pfinztal, Germany.
IBC Solar presents the new complete system IBC Home One. This is a response to the requirements of a growing market and the capacity bottlenecks at many installation companies.
SolaX Power announced the successful culmination of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market.
With a production capacity of 3.5 gigawatts, the planned factory in the US will only reach a tenth of the capacity in Germany. It is a step to better serve the local market in North America - and to utilise the support of the US government.
Interview: Filip Sypko, General Manager Key Accounts at Menlo Electric, talks about the current market development, the new utiliy business line of the company, financial expectations and the inventory development.
What technological innovations and product developments are on the horizon at Fronius? Martin Hackl, Head of the Solar Division at Fronius International, comments in an interview.
Inverter manufacturer Fronius has almost doubled its production capacity in Sattledt, Austria. But more is needed to survive as a European manufacturer in a tough market, as a visit on site shows.
Sun.store, the new online marketplace for the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Europe, has been launched. More than 700 installers already registered within short time.
The transaction completes within the terms set by the Court of Milan and follows the official resignation of the current Board of Directors as a result of Fimer filing for bankruptcy.
