Commissioned by Canadian renewables producer Boralex, the study examines how changing climate conditions could affect long term energy yield across 76 solar and wind sites.
The new Solar 4me app from Kostal will replace the current Solar App. The initial version is aimed at end users, with installer features planned for next year.
The UK’s National Fire Chiefs Council has updated its guidance for grid-scale battery storage, introducing a more detailed risk-based framework that covers site design, emergency response and system operation.
The Energy Management Assistant, or EMMA, within Huawei’s FusionSolar platform is being renamed Smart Assistant SA4h-A02, while system architecture and compatibility with existing installations remain unchanged.
K2 Systems presents its Insertionrail for trapezoidal roofs, Wichmann introduces a fire protection channel for rooftop solar cables, while Kiwigrid and Autarc unveil new software tools for energy management and PV planning – this week‘s top products.
The latest publications from the association focus on safeguarding long-term performance in hybrid solar and storage projects and strengthening quality control in EPC and commissioning processes for commercial operation.
Berlin-based Autarc offers PV software covering the process from quotation to implementation, enabling module planning in 2D and 3D, with automated roof layouts, electrical design and comparison of planning variants.
Energy software company Kiwigrid is developing an AI assistant for energy management. Called Matua, it supports forecasting, optimisation and operational decisions across connected energy systems.
Fimer’s new Powerphast tool sharpens PV and storage sizing, Panduit rolls out UV-resistant nylon cable ties, Tabtool digitises solar installations and Kiwigrid advances AI-driven energy management in this week’s product round-up.
The German digital energy management specialist has begun developing proprietary artificial intelligence, with the new assistant Matua designed to enhance predictive control of distributed energy assets and smart grid applications.
The digital solution aims to standardise and document the entire PV installation process, supporting greater transparency and efficiency and aiding quality assurance.
Produced from UV-resistant nylon 612, the new PLT4S-M6120 cable ties are designed for outdoor PV installations, combining resistance to sunlight, acid rain and chemical corrosion with a 20-year service life.
The inverter manufacturer has released a simulation tool for designing photovoltaic arrays and storage systems, accessible through the Aurora Vision platform.
Valentin Software has released the latest version of its popular PV Sol Premium tool, allowing planners to more easily combine PV systems with heat pumps, immersion heaters and batteries.
Socomec has launched its new Solive Pro tool for battery storage monitoring. Senec is integrating forecast-based charging into its home storage systems. Ernst Schweizer has introduced a new system to enhance safety for large-format modules, while Lorenz has launched a new mounting solution for green roofs. These are PVE’s top picks this week.
An updated Aero Green substructure allows maintenance walkways to be designed and built in various widths on green roofs, giving planners greater flexibility when integrating PV systems into vegetated roof structures.
The German manufacturer has introduced a new feature for its home storage systems: forecast-based charging, which automatically manages charging and discharging based on solar yield forecasts, electricity consumption and dynamic electricity prices.
The new platform from the French manufacturer uses artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring of lithium-ion batteries in commercial and industrial energy storage systems, including multi-site installations.
The new app-based smart meter for operators of solar installations and balcony power plants measures power flows in real time and allows system output to be adjusted automatically.
The popular Solar Plan tool now includes visual 2D roof planning, offering installers a clearer and more accurate way to design solar installations. The latest feature simplifies installers’ work and supports more accurate planning of solar installations.
Baywa r.e. Solar Trade’s latest Solar‑Planit update brings new functions that enhance flexibility and planning efficiency, particularly for complex flat‑roof photovoltaic projects with demanding layouts and technical requirements.
The latest software update enables households to make better use of dynamic energy tariffs, with AI-powered energy management that maximises potential savings.
Growatt has expanded its Shine Tools app with a new Quick Site Setup feature designed to streamline and speed up the installation process.
The Warsaw office marks the Swiss company’s 21st international branch and a key step in its Central European expansion into solar and storage.
Every large-scale PV rooftop system involves countless planning considerations, where small decisions can have big impacts. In this pv Europe webinar, our expert shows how Roof Mount design software helps avoid costly pitfalls.
