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Waterfront living, power on top – US installer sees rising BIPV demand in premium homes

Roofit.Solar completes first US BIPV roof installation

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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.

67 MW tracker system in Albania. Katerina Jirku Nemec sees CEE’s role as unique worldwide

Trinasolar’s Jirku Nemec: Market diversity drives solar potential in CEE

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Katerina Jirku Nemec, Head of Eastern Europe at Trinasolar, outlines in this interview why Central Eastern Europe stands out in a global context.

Bustling aisles at KEY 2026 – and steady crowds at the Metlen stand

KEY 2026 – Tailwind for the solar transition from Rimini

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A positive atmosphere at the trade fair in Italy, as more than 1,000 exhibitors presented a broad range of new PV and battery products and solutions over three days, with a strong focus on the C&I and utility-scale sectors.

Willi Ernst mans the forklift – the next transport is leaving for Ukraine

Next Ukraine aid shipment underway – further donations urgently needed

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Ukraine: At the beginning of March, Willi Ernst from the Biohaus Foundation personally helped load the truck with a forklift to help send off the latest shipment. The aid project is gaining momentum, but every euro in donations is still urgently needed.

Serbia’s electricity reform begins to tilt toward solar and BESS

Serbia – new market rules support solar expansion

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Revised power market rules, new balancing structures and auction schemes are reshaping Serbia’s electricity sector, creating clearer commercial conditions for solar PV and battery storage projects.

Attilio Bragheri is Vice President for Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA

SMA’s Attilio Bragheri on Spain’s solar boom: “There’s pressure to stabilise the grid”

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Spain’s fast-growing solar market is putting pressure on the grid. Attilio Bragheri from SMA discusses how grid-forming inverters and new semiconductor tech can help, and why SMA prioritises a European supply chain.

Dr Sarunas Stanaitis of Inion Software: returns now depend more on intelligent management than on installed capacity

Maximising solar financial performance in Central and Eastern Europe

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As solar becomes an established business asset across Central and Eastern Europe, financial returns increasingly depend on disciplined operational management, market responsiveness and robust digital infrastructure.

The Ferrera Erbognone agri-PV farm in Lombardy

MET to supply solar power for 600 Italian industrial firms

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Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.

Dalkia has acquired full ownership of Edison New Poland

Poland – Dalkia ramps up PV and storage services

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With the takeover of Edison Next Poland, French energy services company Dalkia is expanding its role as a provider of photovoltaic and energy storage services for industrial customers and district heating operators.

Just one rooftop in Tersa’s 312-strong solar line-up

Barcelona – Tersa plans 1.35 MW rooftop PV at municipal waste facility

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Grupo Tersa is moving ahead with plans for a sizeable rooftop PV system at a waste treatment plant in the Barcelona metropolitan region, strengthening its local renewable energy activities.

Alltwalis wind farm in Carmarthenshire, part of Statkraft’s UK portfolio

UK – 300 MW Thurrock battery joins Statkraft virtual plant

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With the integration of the Thurrock project in Essex, Statkraft and emsys VPP are deepening their cooperation in optimising large-scale battery assets for the UK power market.

Rendering today, infrastructure tomorrow – new infrastructure takes shape in the Baltics

Lithuania anchors renewable growth with 291 MW / 582 MWh BESS fleet

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The wind- and hydro-coupled programme is designed to provide fast-response flexibility as renewable generation rises and Baltic grids integrate more variable power.

Solar potential runs the length of the Italian boot

Upcoming investor newsletter: New investment models drive projects in Italy

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The KEY expo in Rimini highlights new investment opportunities and strategies to reduce energy costs, bringing together financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders from Italy and abroad. Subscribe to our investor newsletter on 11 March 2026.

Sunlight collected and volatility negotiated in Jedwabno for Poland’s evolving energy market

Poland – R.Power, Axpo agree 150 MW BESS optimisation

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Independent power producer R.Power and energy trader Axpo have signed an optimisation agreement for a 150 MW / 300 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland, with services agreed through to the end of 2037.

Europe’s energy plans start with what fits in your palm

EU warned over shortfall in renewable energy raw materials

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Efforts to diversify imports, increase production and expand recycling are losing momentum within the EU, says the European Court of Auditors, which urges swift corrective action.

Setting the track for innovative entries – the five-category award is now open for applications

The smarter E Award 2026 – applications now open

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Companies are encouraged to submit their projects, products and solutions by 20 March. The award ceremony will take place on 22 June, the eve of The smarter E Europe 2026.

Joshua Murphy, head of energy storage at Econergy

Joshua Murphy: “Germany offers battery revenues, but CEE is building the pipeline”

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In this interview, Econergy International outlines its storage strategy and discusses the technical, financial and regulatory conditions shaping large-scale deployment across Europe.

Hybridisation at Marszewo demonstrates cable pooling in practice

Poland – 100 MW project advances cable pooling model

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The MIX Marszewo system developed by GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska integrates new photovoltaic capacity into the existing Marszewo Wind Farm, creating a shared grid connection for TAURON Zielona Energia.

KEY 2026 takes place in Rimini from 4 to 6 March, with pv Europe reporting on site

KEY 2026 hosting innovation district with start-ups and green jobs

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Thirty-two start-ups and SMEs will present their concepts in Hall D4 alongside the Green Jobs & Skills initiative, with the Lorenzo Cagnoni Innovation Award scheduled for 4 March.

Gerard Scheper (centre) is a Dutch expert in solar and storage business

Solar Investors Guide #5 – prospects and pitfalls for investments in solar and large battery projects

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With module prices currently low, investing in solar is particularly attractive, although conditions may not remain this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also gaining momentum, especially for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, the drivers behind the shift and what changes to expect.

The field produces, the box buffers rising prices

Modules and batteries set for mild price uptick in 2026

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Industry forecasts point to slight price rises for PV modules and batteries next year, driven in part by regulatory adjustments in China amid persistent global supply pressures.

A mecca for the energy transition – KEY will welcome international visitors and exhibitors to the Rimini Exhibition Centre in Italy

KEY 2026 expands international presence with Africa focus

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Around 32 percent of the more than 1,000 exhibitors at the energy transition trade fair, which takes place from 4 to 6 March in Rimini/Italy, will be coming from abroad. For the first time, there will be an Africa Investment Hub.

Pondering the qustion at one of the lively workshops at this year's summit in Barcelona

AI takes centre stage at Solar Quality Summit Europe 2026

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Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.

Charting the next step in Poland’s solar story, from boom-era panels to mature systems and fresh opportunities

ENEX 2026 spotlights Poland’s pivot to integrated PV

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Nearly 300 exhibitors from 11 countries will gather at Targi Kielce on 4–5 March, reflecting Poland’s progression from rapid solar expansion to a more coordinated systems approach.

Rimini Expo Centre hosts KEY 2026 from 4 to 6 March

KEY 2026 – advancing new investment models

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The Rimini expo will showcase investment structures and strategies for reducing energy bills, with financiers, EPC contractors and industry stakeholders in attendance from Italy and abroad.