SolarFlex Croatia in Zagreb will spotlight battery energy storage as a critical contributor to grid flexibility, alongside the presentation of a new national study assessing the technology’s role in Croatia’s power system.
The Spanish solar association Unef recently hosted its fourth Storage and Hydrogen Summit in Madrid. Participants from politics, regulatory bodies and industry examined storage, market design, financing and permitting.
Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.
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.
Residential batteries are spreading fast alongside rooftop solar, and insurers are starting to pay attention. Dutch solar insurance expert Harry Wolkenfelt highlights the growing importance of siting and protective measures.
Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation.
Most C&I storage systems today do more than one job. They maximise use of rooftop solar, shave peak loads, take advantage of low-cost grid power when available, smooth frequency fluctuations and keep the lights on during grid interruptions. In short, they deliver real, tangible value. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 11 February 2026 – sign up now.
National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.
Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.
Visitors to the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade fair left no doubt: independence from external power is now front of mind, driving momentum and raising the bar for renewable integration in modern farming.
Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.
The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid.
Solar park development in Croatia comes with challenges, but rooftop installations are thriving through refinancing and self-consumption. Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from RES Croatia share their insights into market trends and the support from Zagreb.
A major battery facility will be built at a critical transmission bottleneck between Scotland and England, enhancing grid reliability while opening opportunities for the surrounding economy and community.
The 2025 Green Energy Fair is scheduled for late October and will feature the latest products and solutions for the solar energy transition, along with an extensive specialist programme.
A wine grower and farmer built a solar-powered well to supply water for his remote cattle shed. With no grid connection, off-grid solar was the clear solution.
Inion Software is testing AI algorithms in energy storage at Iki, one of Lithuania’s largest supermarket chains. The project targets improved safety, greater energy independence and higher return on investment with PV and smart storage.
Installers in several European countries can now order the Solix X1 storage system directly through SegenSolar’s online portal.
Gridparity is cutting the cost of agri-PV with a revised product range and new system setup. Added storage opens up broader business models for farmers and reduces reliance on subsidies.
The company presents its E/Xpand HV, E/Scal HV and E/Bick LV batteries for residential, C&I and utility-scale applications, highlighting the European origin of its products and the importance of a high-value integrated service with comprehensive support for customers at every stage of their projects.
Our special issue on hybrid power plants and technology is now available. Ahead of Intersolar, find out why storage units and solar are increasingly being planned together.
The motto of this year’s event is “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions” – a fitting theme in a fast-evolving energy and mobility landscape. Smart integration is in focus, with energy management systems (EMS) now seen as essential for prosumers and businesses, making them a key feature at The smarter E 2025.
Poland's electricity grid is set for transformative upgrades, paving the way for a more modern and resilient energy infrastructure. The Electricity Storage Conference, taking place in Warsaw on February 26–27, 2025, will spotlight these advancements and the opportunities they bring, with a special focus on grid-friendly storage solutions. Discover the full range of possibilities—read on for more details.
The zinc-hydrogen storage system should be able to be produced at a tenth of the cost of lithium batteries and feed hydrogen into the energy cycle on demand, say Fraunhofer IZM researchers. Initial laboratory tests have been very successful.
The opportunities and potential of a European energy network with renewable electricity and green hydrogen are the focus of a study by the Jülich Research Center. Synthetic fuels play an important role in this, but nuclear power does not.
