LONGi and UK based Octopus Energy closed a strategic partnership on high-efficiency photovoltaic technology with the aim to significantly boost the global renewable energy capacity.

The European market for battery storage systems is growing rapidly; solar home storage systems have dominated until now. But now there is a change. Large batteries are gaining ground - but are still being held back by regulatory hurdles.

Ahead of the formation of the European Commission the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) calls to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to position the EU PV manufacturing among the priorities for the new mandate of the European Commission.

As solar power expands globally, extreme weather events increasingly threaten these vital clean energy assets. From real-time wind monitoring to hail detection systems, discover how advanced weather intelligence transforms the solar industry’s approach to risk management and resilience,  Rémy Parmentier, Head of Solar and Hybrid at Vaisala elaborates.

Video: Fronius presents smart emergency power solutions and new hybrid inverters. Whether for the home or commercial use – the manufacturer has high standards for product quality, data protection and European value added. Our experts from Fronius explain how this is achieved.

DH2 Energy has received the Integrated Environmental Authorization for its Hysencia plant, a 35 MW electrolysis and 49 MW solar pv project, located in Aragon, Spain.

The redesigned Global Energy Perspective report of consultancy McKinsey reveals growing energy demand and emerging hurdles affecting the pace of the energy transition.

International solar developer ib vogt has signed a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Corning Incorporated for a capacity of 88.78 MW. The deal will supply electricity from the Pato solar power farm, located in the eastern region of Segovia, Spain, to the grid.

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is installing PV systems in all public schools in Cyprus.  In total there are more than 400 installations for a capacity of about 4.8MW. 

Our special issue on hybrid power plants and the technology required for them is now available for you. In the run-up to Intersolar, you can find out why storage units and solar are increasingly being planned together.

With the 450-megawatt hybrid project, the company based in Dresden, Germany is planning a utility-scale plant for continuous green electricity generation.

Video: Safety and efficiency are at the forefront of Huawei's new products for commercial and industrial application. For example, the new Huawei SUN5000 inverter series links RSD to AFCI to secure not only property safety, but also personnel safety. Power electronics for each battery module and integrated fire protection are further features of the battery storage systems for C&I that ensure maximum safety and cost-effectiveness. Find out in the video now!

Video: Kaco is introducing a new inverter for storage systems: the Blueplanet hybrid. Find out which storage systems this inverter can be combined with and what other innovations the device has to offer.

Our next newsletter for investors will be published on September 25, 2024. It will be about floating solar parks. They use water areas off the coast or on inland waters. Special requirements for the cabling and longevity of the components are offset by an important advantage: there are no costs for the property. Sign up for the newsletter to receive the latest specialist information.

Mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group has published its first CSR report. The report, which covers the full calendar year of 2023, contains the company’s strategies and measures pertaining to ecological responsibility, sustainable economics, and social commitment.