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Due to self-consumption, commercial solar systems in particular are becoming more diverse because they cover electricity, heat supply and e-mobility. Here we show example applications.

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Weekly Topic: Austria: Sonnenkraft installs PV on listed theatre

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A number of conditions had to be observed when building the system. This is why it was installed parallel to a flat roof. The solar power only covers part of the theatre's requirements.

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CEO Talk

Kathrin Rust from Solar Manager: Smart control of energy flows

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Video: The building turns into an energy center. Photovoltaics are at its heart. Management is crucial for the intelligent control of energy consumption. Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany, knows what is needed for this.

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North Sea Solar

Floating solar park built off Dutch coast

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The innovative solar project Merganser is located off the Dutch coast, around twelve kilometres off The Hague. It currently has 500 kilowatts of solar power installed. The scalable concept consists of six interconnected platforms.

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Hanover Airport

Enercity builds solar plant on the premises of German airport

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The test facility is being built on the northern runway. Various substructures will be tested for three years in order to gain insights into the effects on the vegetation. The system will save 43 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

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Sweden

BBK Group: High quality is the key to success

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Flexibility and comprehensive solutions are key principles at BBK Group, part of Bredbandskompetensgruppen. Not only smaller projects for private customers are being built.

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Greece

Sungrow supplies solar desalination project on Greek island

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Sungrow`s products and solutions were chosen to equip a PV project on the Greek island of Kimolos, constructed for the Municipality of Kimolos by Zillion EPC. The project provides sustainable energy, supporting among others the production of clean water via the desalination of sea water for the needs of the inhabitants and numerous visitors of the island.

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Sweden

Skapa Energi: “Sustainability is key to us”

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Installation company Skapa Energi has been starting in the western part of Sweden. But the ambitions are clear: to expand nationwide. Important are European components and high quality installations, CEO Robert Lenhov explains.

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Sweden

Alfa Solvind: Installations for small and large customers

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The company in the Swedish region of Skåne in the south of the country offers complete solar panel systems, including installation and connection to the power grid. The demand is growing, also the wishes of the customers.

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Topic of the Week: Logistics

DHL company relies on PV – large roof system in Finland

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As part of the global strategy of the logistics company DHL, all new buildings must be climate-neutral by 2030, with the goal of achieving complete climate neutrality by 2050. The logistics company is relying heavily on photovoltaics to achieve this, including in Finland.

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C&I installations

France: Axpo starts up 12,8 MW rooftop PV plant

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Axpo subsidiary Urbasolar has commenced operations at the largest rooftop solar plant in France in Beauvais, 80 kilometers north of Paris.

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Topic of the Week: Logistics

Best possible utilisation of a logistics property for PV

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Sud Renovables is currently constructing a 4,7 MW PV system on building roofs, parking roofs of a logistics property in Catalonia. The aim is to make optimum use of the available space for harvesting the sun.

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Sweden

Living quarter in Malmö: High quality and service as deciding factors

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High-quality components were installed in a large residential complex in Malmö, Sweden, to reduce energy costs. The payback is achieved within four to five years. Basis of success: excellent cooperation with suppliers.

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Topic of the Week: The Netherlands

Floating solar park built off Dutch coast

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The innovative solar project Merganser is located off the Dutch coast, around twelve kilometres off The Hague. It currently has 500 kilowatts of solar power installed. The scalable concept consists of six interconnected platforms.

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Top products of the week

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Fall protection for flat roofs, a new flat roof system for quick installation and a vertical solution for solar building facades. Here are our top products of the week:

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CEO Talk

Kathrin Rust of Solar Manager: Smart control of energy flows

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Video: The building turns into an energy center. Photovoltaics are at its heart. Management is crucial for the intelligent control of energy consumption. Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany, knows what is needed for this.

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Mauderer Alutechnik

Fall protection for flat roofs

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With the Bavaria flat-roof fall protection system Neo, Mauderer Alutechnik from Lindenberg is introducing a side protection system specially designed for large-scale projects. The fall protection system was specially designed for long distances and large-scale projects.

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Fire protection

Fires in PV systems: Risk assessment and safety solutions

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Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.

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Topic of the Week: Denmark

Installation company video: Hessellund El from Denmark

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The installation company from Himmerland has realised an ambitious solar project: Gutshof Lerkenfeldt. The video portrait provides exciting insights behind the scenes. It's not just about the size of the installation, but also about the technical precision and expertise.

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Solar-powered freshwater

Joining forces to help new-borns and mothers in Africa

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LONGi Solar and Senergia, a leading Swedish wholesaler of solar energy, teamed up to support the non-profit "Project Vita" by donating a solar-powered freshwater system for a maternity clinic in the village of Linga Linga in Mozambique.