The smarter E Europe is a showcase for innovation, business models and technology along the value chain. Some 3,000 exhibitors and over 110,000 trade visitors are expected this year.

Researchers have found that the performance loss of Topcon modules due to UV radiation is less severe than initially feared. Moreover, the defect is potentially reversible.

Ever  more companies are focusing on solar power with storage, but designing an effective system requires careful planning and consideration. Huawei Fusionsolar expert Guluma Megersa presents smart, cost-effective solutions that also prioritise system security.

Showcasing a full suite of advanced inverters, storage systems, and digital services, Fimer invites visitors to explore its next-generation energy portfolio at the trade fair in Munich.

Video: Glass-free photovoltaic half-cell modules. 60 to 70 percent lighter than conventional modules, while at the same time offering high quality and resilience. How this works and what advantages it brings we will find out now with Thomas Bell of Sunman.

Poland’s next Renewable Energy Auction is opening the door to fresh opportunities in the country’s green energy revolution. Get the latest news and find out how to apply.

Last Friday marked the three year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beyond its military, one of the country’s fiercest defenders has been its power sector. Restoring destroyed plants, preventing blackouts and moving equipment, all while investing in new renewable capacity: Ukraine’s power sector is a masterful example of resilience from which Europe can learn, says Eurelectric.

The updated European Long Term Investment Fund regulation (ELTIF 2.0) gives institutional and private investors improved access to solar projects. At the same time, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer returns that are no longer tied to public subsidies.

Market players and policy-makers agree: To ensure a robust expansion of renewables, there must be more private-sector market mechanisms. The goal: fewer tenders and feed-in tariffs, and more direct power purchase agreements between electricity suppliers and consumers.

The Swiss investment firm has received approval for its green hydrogen project in Castellón, Spain. The 100 MW electrolyser will cut over 108,000 tonnes of CO₂ every year, supporting the decarbonisation of the region’s ceramics industry.

European Energy is set to begin developing a second hybrid facility after the successful completion of Sweden’s first large-scale hybrid wind-solar park in Skåramåla.

Video: Inverters that grow with their tasks: Kostal is launching the new universal genius Plenticore G3, which is also made in Germany. A real innovation! Frank Henn, CEO of Kostal Solar Electric, tells us more about the idea.

The industry veterans have been active in the field of electronics and electrical engineering since 1945 and are set to present their latest insights and developments at Smarter E Europe.

Property manager Patrizia operates vast transshipment centres on the island of Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, and recently commissioned Goldbeck Solar for a major rooftop PV installation.

Video: Julian Perrenoud and Thomas Mueller of Ernst Schweizer explain the innovative, simple, and flexible mounting systems needed for both on-roof and in-roof installations.