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Eliav Rodman from Solargik shows where the tracker does its thinking

KEY – tracker industry pushes flexible designs and smart software

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Solar tracker providers, including agri-PV specialists, gathered at KEY in Rimini to present flexible systems and digital optimisation tools as trackers become the default option for ground-mounted PV in Italy.

Strong visitor interest at Metlen’s stand at KEY 2026 in Rimini

Greek energy group Metlen: Italy is a core market for us

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With a 3 GW pipeline of solar and battery projects, Metlen is strengthening its position in Italy through new storage projects, tolling agreements and partnerships with industrial energy consumers.

New products are eliminating the need for post-installation roof modifications

Mounting innovation – smarter solutions for faster, cleaner PV installs

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The latest mounting tech speeds up solar installs, replacing tile cutting with smarter roof panels, faster clamps and installer-friendly systems built for watertight, low-mess rooftop work.

From panels to power blocks – two new reports bring order to hybrid project complexity

SolarPower Europe releases guidance on hybrid PV and EPC quality

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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.

Stephan Rohr, CEO of Twaice  

Second Foundation partners with Twaice for BESS analytics

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Energy trader Second Foundation is connecting its more than 500 MWh battery portfolio to Twaice’s cloud-based analytics platform to strengthen monitoring, optimise performance and support data-driven operation across its growing storage fleet.

Belgium is fostering large-scale battery storage through targeted regulation

Belgium – Wärtsilä 50 MW / 100 MWh storage wins CRM tender

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Gramme Storage 1 is designed to support grid stability and will form part of Belgium’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism.

The simpler the setup, the more modules find themselves leaving the premises

Solar Investors Guide #6 – Minimising risks

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Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.

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.

Northern Italy’s seismic conditions demand stronger structural design for solar parks

Italy – Schletter mounting deployed at Udine 96 MW park

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German mounting specialist Schletter Group is supplying structures for a 96 MW ground-mounted solar park near Udine, one of the larger photovoltaic projects currently under development in northern Italy.

From green fields to solar yields – the English countryside embraces clean energyFrom green fields to solar yields – the English countryside embraces clean energy

UK – Severn Trent Green Power expands with four new parks, adding 180GWh

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The renewable energy provider has confirmed construction of four new solar parks in northern and central England, marking its first major venture into solar and expanding its energy mix.

Green shoots meet green power under Czech solar canopies

Prague to back agri-PV with new funding support

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The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.

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.

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.

Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) of Fenecon in our CEO Talk 2025.

Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage

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CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.

The special edition covers the latest developments in agricultural PV.

Farming meets PV in our dual harvest special

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This special edition explores how farmers can use land more efficiently by combining agriculture with solar energy. It also covers technology, insurance and the shift to e-mobility in farming.

Making the most of solar power requires the right power electronics. Farmers should pay close attention to several key factors.

Inverter technology evolves to power modern agriculture

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As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide #5 – Solarised parking and charging

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The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

Leonard Friese (right) of Tesvolt presents the new Forton storage system

Smarter, tougher, outdoors – Tesvolt’s latest storage container

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PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. With high‑temperature LFP cells, traditional applications such as peak load capping and solar self‑consumption are now more cost‑effective. A 15‑year performance guarantee, covering two full cycles per day, ensures long‑term investment security.

Solar, storage and scenery in perfect formation – a template for the next wave of Greek energy projects

Greece – Joint venture for 251.9 MW PV, 375 MWh storage plant

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Metlen and Tsakos Group will jointly invest in one of Greece’s largest hybrid plants, combining large-scale solar generation with 375 MWh of battery storage, scheduled for completion in early 2028.

Martin Green (left) has spent five decades advancing solar module technology.

Solar Investors Guide – Martin Green on glass-free modules

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Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

Nils Palzhoff (right) presents the latest mounting solutions from OBO Bettermann

OBO Bettermann – holistic installation solutions for solar energy

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PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.

Nancy Yell explains why less weight means more possibilities

Sunman Energy – lightweight modules deliver up to 520 watts

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PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling, Head of PPA Europe South-West at BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e.: “Co-located storage is a more complex challenge”

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Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.

Leon Zhang, President for Europe, talks about Longi's strategy in challenging markets.

Longi – a road map to ongoing innovation

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CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.

Expert Thaddäus Nagy illustrates some of the classic mistakes in installation and system operation.

EMC-direct – human factor behind high costs

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Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.