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In the solar sector, security has long meant guarding against lightning, surges, fire and theft. Now cyberattacks pose a new and threat of an altogether different kind.
This week’s highlights include Swisspearl’s new Sunskin roof colours, Solis’ hybrid inverter for commercial use, SMA’s Sunny Island X, and Falagotti’s solar fences and façades. These our top products this week.
The new battery inverter from SMA combines integrated energy management with efficient operation in grid-tied and off-grid systems, making it ideal for remote homes, farms or other high-demand sites.
Panasonic unveils a new heat pump for hot water. The latest EV charger from SMA works up to 50 percent faster. Huawei’s new commercial storage features hybrid cooling technology, and BYD launches the Battery-Box HVE as integrated home storage. These are our top products of the week.
The commercial segment is taking centre stage this year. As in the residential sector, the boundaries between inverters and battery storage are increasingly blurring in commercial applications.
Manufacturer SMA presents the E-Charger for solar-optimised charging of electric vehicles. It combines solar and grid power and charges electric vehicles up to 50 per cent faster than standard wallboxes.
SMA’s home storage solution reached an impressive System Performance Index of 92.8% in HTW Berlin’s latest electricity storage inspection, topping the DC-coupled hybrid inverter category in the up-to-5-kilowatt class.
SMA delivers DC home storage with optional backup solution, Reev adds an AI function for charging stations, Aether launches an AI-powered planning tool for installers, and NRGkick simplifies EV charging from any standard socket – these are our top picks of the week.
A major step towards Net Zero for the UK after the successful comissioning of Blackhillock, Europe‘s largest transmission-grid-connected battery storage system. The main contractors are Wärtsilä and SMA.
With rising digital risks in energy infrastructure, SMA is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts and has adopted proactive measures that prioritise resilience over mere compliance.
The storage system in the Atacama Desert complements an existing 220 MW PV plant and includes black-start capability.
SMA Altenso, a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, is driving forward the flexible use of renewable energies worldwide. A project in Namibia Altenso has now passed the milestone of 1 gigawatt in total power delivered for hydrogen applications.
At The smarter E Europe, the Kassel-based provider is showing off its efficient electronics for installers, developers and the area of green hydrogen.
On Friday, at SolarPower Europe’s annual gathering of members in Brussels, two new Board Vice-Presidents were elected, alongside the election of seven new Board Directors.
Olaf Heyden was appointed as Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO), effective from February 14, 2025. The 61-year-old has been leading the group-wide restructuring and transformation program since September 2024.
In the face of global price and competitive pressure in the PV sector, which is now also affecting large European inverter manufacturers such as SMA and Fronius, the industry association SolarPower Europe is calling for political countermeasures.
In view of the global price pressure and competition in the PV sector, which is now also causing major European inverter manufacturers such as SMA and Fronius to falter, SolarPower Europe is calling for political countermeasures.
With Magnetics Sp. z o. o. near Krakow, which SMA has taken over, the company is one of the largest solar manufacturing employers in Poland. This production, supply, service and development site, which is important for SMA, is currently being expanded to include another production facility. Jan Stottko is Sales Partner Manager Central Europe at SMA. He provides insights into the Polish PV market.
SMA's new life cycle assessment, certified by DEKRA and conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute, provides a clear picture of the environmental impact of the Sunny Central UP inverter across its lifespan.
SMA Altenso’s innovative solar hybrid systems, off-grid and grid-connected battery storage systems as well as hydrogen applications promote the flexible use of renewable energies and help reduce reliance on fossil energy sources.
The RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation is spearheading an initiative to equip critical medical facilities in the country with backup solar power systems , bringing energy independence and hope to communities affected by conflict and power disruptions.
SMA's Sunny Central FLEX is a modular platform that streamlines grid connections for photovoltaic installations, battery systems and emerging energy technologies.
The Sunny Highpower Peak 3 from SMA is a compact string inverter with high power density. It offers 180 kilowatts of power while weighing only 98 kilograms. This simplifies transport and installation.
The SMA Sunny Central FLEX, winner of The smarter E Award 2024, is revolutionizing large energy project installations with its modular and flexible grid connection system for PV systems, batteries and electrolysers.
The European solar industry has launched their initiative to deliver an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) for solar inverters at Intersolar Europe in Munich.
