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Euronergy's new lightweight modules come in nearly all the colours of the rainbow.

Module manufacturers shrink presence but sharpen innovation

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Fewer booths but bolder tech – this year’s Munich trade fair saw a slimmer turnout from module makers, yet offered a clear glimpse of where the PV industry is heading.

Katharina David from K2 Systems chatting to Heiko Schwarzburger.

Curtain up on growth, storage and digital tools at The Smarter E

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Record exhibitor numbers and buoyant international attendance at this year’s Smarter E Europe reflect the continued momentum in the sector. pv Europe was on site to capture the headline-making developments – in German and English.

 With the brand new Energy Centre, ESS has developed a redox flow storage unit without expensive vanadium.
The smarter E Europe 2024

10 innovative solutions compete for the EES Award

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For this year's EES Award, the jury has once again selected ten clever new solutions to compete against each other for the coveted prize in the final. They include very different systems from large to small.

 The hunt is on: The 2024 awards will be presented in five categories.
The smarter E

Application period for Awards 2024 ends March 15th

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Companies can still apply for the coveted innovation awards at the The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich in June. There is an innovation. In future, the awards of the individual trade fairs will be combined. The deadline is mid-March 2024.

Data analytics

Getting more out of the battery

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The software Data Analytics from the Munich-based company Twaice aims to realise the full potential of batteries. To this end, it offers comprehensive data analysis of storage systems.

Smart energy

Slenergy to make its debut in Europe

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Slenergy, an up-and-coming provider of sustainable smart energy solutions, plans to make its debut in Europe with the launch ceremony in Munich, Germany on May 31.

The smarter E Europe 2023

These are the finalists for the Power2Drive Award 2023

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The mobility transition is a milestone on our path to a new energy and mobility world. The widespread distribution of electricity via charging points is just as important as power generation by renewable sources. The more advanced our charging infrastructure, the faster our transition to e-mobility.

The integration of a solar function into existing building products, as here in metal elements by Zambelli, is a path taken by manufacturers of organic solar films, among others.
Trade fair

Sustainable buildings as a focus of this year’s BAU in Munich

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At this year's leading trade fair for the construction industry and architecture in Munich, solar energy concepts are one of the focal points. Because sustainability is also important in the operation of buildings.

Power2Drive Europe 2023

Trade fair for charging infrastructure and electric mobility larger than ever

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Electric mobility and charging infrastructure are more in demand than ever before! Despite the recent expansion of the trade fair for charging infrastructure and e-mobility, the Power2Drive is already almost fully booked.

Intersolar Europe 2022:

What will Sharp be presenting at The smarter E Europe 2022?

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Sharp Energy Solutions presents its current solutions at this year's Intersolar in Munich. These include, among other things, a highly efficient bifacial half-cell module and flexible cooperation solutions in the project business.

Intersolar Europe 2022:

Innovative agricultural photovoltaic projects and technology

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Agricultural PV (or agrivoltaics) is the simultaneous use of land for both agriculture and solar power generation. This year‘s Intersolar Europe in Munich will put a major focus on this topic.

Works well even in underground car parks where a solid Internet connection can by no mean be guaranteed.
Charging infrastructure:

BMW invests in start-up for better EV-charging in residential buildings

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BMW i Ventures, the venture capital provider for innovative and high-performing start-ups in the automotive sector, is investing in the Munich-based start-up HeyCharge, which promises to simplify access for charging electric cars.

Huawei FusionSolar:

All-scenario PV & Storage Solution - disruptive, efficient, comprehensive

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Huawei presents its "All-scenario PV & Storage Solution" for Europe. It enables high-efficient generation, use and storage of solar power in various applications. Broadcast date: October 7, 2021 at 12.30 p.m.

PV Guided Tours 2021:

Live at the Restart: AC storage from Sax Power without inverter

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Sax Power from Ulm won the EES Award this year. The AC home storage system works without an inverter. It uses a revolutionary idea to increase safety and efficiency. Broadcast date: October 7, 2021 at 1.30 p.m.

PV Guided Tours 2021:

Live at the Restart: Kostal connects wall boxes and storage with inverters

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Kostal brings a wallbox for private and commercial customers. The products now cover the entire chain: from the generation of solar power to distribution and consumption. Broadcast date: October 6, 2021 at 2.30 p.m.

PV Guided Tours 2021:

Live at the Restart: This is how Schletter simplifies mounting

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The new mounting systems from the Schletter Group make installation on roofs and open spaces even easier. The number of individual parts has been minimized, all systems are based on a construction kit - also for metal roofs. Broadcast date: October 6, 2021 at 12.30 p.m.

PV Guided Tours 2021:

Live at the Restart: Sunman presents ultra-light solar modules

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Sunman presents the new generation of its lightweight modules. Instead of heavy glasses, the laminates are protected by glass fiber reinforced plastic. Broadcast date: October 7, 2021 at 11.30 a.m.

Overview of important exhibitors at The smarter E 2021 Restart.
The smarter E 2021 Restart:

The five halls of The smarter E 2021 at a glance

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For visitors to The smarter E Europe 2021 in Munich, here is something to better orient yourselves. Simply download and save the hall layout to your smartphone.

Solar carports:

A system for corporate-scale solar carports

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The Munich-based company Sopago presents its newly developed solar carport system, which can be adapted to the needs of industry and municipalities for large parking areas with 35 parking spaces or more.

At the Restart of The smarter E in October 2021, green hydrogen will feature as a major topic for the first time.
The smarter E Europe Restart:

We will be broadcasting live from Munich!

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In less than two weeks the most important trade fair of the renewables industry returns: The smarter E Europe Restart in Munich. It will be smaller in scope. However, the event promises to be packed with innovations. There are two that stand out: Green hydrogen and our new PV Guided Tours.

Electric mobility:

The bridge between the new energy world and the world of mobility

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The role of electric mobility in the new energy world, charging infrastructure as the intersection between mobility and power grids as well as perspectives on the Vehicle2Grid concept – these are just a few of the topics that await you at the Power2Drive Europe Restart 2021 in Munich from October 6–8.

Meyer Burger has been producing stand-alone modules for a few months now. Now the company also wants to get into BIPV.
BIPV:

Meyer Burger adds solar roof tiles to its portfolio

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The Swiss module manufacturer Meyer Burger has bought the rights for an in-roof solar system. It will be expanded to include its own technical developments.

Intersolar turns 30:

From local exhibition to international flagship

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After three decades of working towards a sustainable energy supply for the future, Intersolar is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Here is a look back at the last 30 years:

Power2Drive Europe 2021: 

Pole position for e-mobility – the global race begins

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There is a strong chance that internal combustion engines will become niche products at some point this decade. In 2020, the number of electric cars worldwide rose to 10.9 million, which marks an increase of more than three million compared with the previous year.