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The Energy Management Assistant, or EMMA, within Huawei’s FusionSolar platform is being renamed Smart Assistant SA4h-A02, while system architecture and compatibility with existing installations remain unchanged.

Berlin-based Autarc offers PV software covering the process from quotation to implementation, enabling module planning in 2D and 3D, with automated roof layouts, electrical design and comparison of planning variants.

Energy software company Kiwigrid is developing an AI assistant for energy management. Called Matua, it supports forecasting, optimisation and operational decisions across connected energy systems.

Fimer’s new Powerphast tool sharpens PV and storage sizing, Panduit rolls out UV-resistant nylon cable ties, Tabtool digitises solar installations and Kiwigrid advances AI-driven energy management in this week’s product round-up.

The German digital energy management specialist has begun developing proprietary artificial intelligence, with the new assistant Matua designed to enhance predictive control of distributed energy assets and smart grid applications.

The digital solution aims to standardise and document the entire PV installation process, supporting greater transparency and efficiency and aiding quality assurance.

Produced from UV-resistant nylon 612, the new PLT4S-M6120 cable ties are designed for outdoor PV installations, combining resistance to sunlight, acid rain and chemical corrosion with a 20-year service life.

The inverter manufacturer has released a simulation tool for designing photovoltaic arrays and storage systems, accessible through the Aurora Vision platform.

Valentin Software has released the latest version of its popular PV Sol Premium tool, allowing planners to more easily combine PV systems with heat pumps, immersion heaters and batteries.

Socomec has launched its new Solive Pro tool for battery storage monitoring. Senec is integrating forecast-based charging into its home storage systems. Ernst Schweizer has introduced a new system to enhance safety for large-format modules, while Lorenz has launched a new mounting solution for green roofs. These are PVE’s top picks this week.

An updated Aero Green substructure allows maintenance walkways to be designed and built in various widths on green roofs, giving planners greater flexibility when integrating PV systems into vegetated roof structures.

The German manufacturer has introduced a new feature for its home storage systems: forecast-based charging, which automatically manages charging and discharging based on solar yield forecasts, electricity consumption and dynamic electricity prices.

The new platform from the French manufacturer uses artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring of lithium-ion batteries in commercial and industrial energy storage systems, including multi-site installations.

The new app-based smart meter for operators of solar installations and balcony power plants measures power flows in real time and allows system output to be adjusted automatically.

The popular Solar Plan tool now includes visual 2D roof planning, offering installers a clearer and more accurate way to design solar installations. The latest feature simplifies installers’ work and supports more accurate planning of solar installations.

Baywa r.e. Solar Trade’s latest Solar‑Planit update brings new functions that enhance flexibility and planning efficiency, particularly for complex flat‑roof photovoltaic projects with demanding layouts and technical requirements.

The latest software update enables households to make better use of dynamic energy tariffs, with AI-powered energy management that maximises potential savings.

Growatt has expanded its Shine Tools app with a new Quick Site Setup feature designed to streamline and speed up the installation process.

The Warsaw office marks the Swiss company’s 21st international branch and a key step in its Central European expansion into solar and storage.

Every large-scale PV rooftop system involves countless planning considerations, where small decisions can have big impacts. In this pv Europe webinar, our expert shows how Roof Mount design software helps avoid costly pitfalls.

The Scandinavian country is set to implement the first standardised, nationwide fire protection standards for PV systems on large roofs, impacting the design and material choices of mounting structures.

Auto PV from Cape Town-based 7 Second Solar is a software-as-a-service tool that streamlines solar farm planning while cutting both time and cost.

The software tool supports users through every stage of solar project planning, from initial concept to purchase and installation support. Dr Kathrin Dengler-Roscher shares how they’re working to make the user experience even smoother.

Kostal has added a visual 2D roof planning feature to its Solar Plan planning tool. The new function is designed to make installers’ work easier and enables more precise planning of solar power systems.

The manufacturer is expanding its portfolio with Solar-Pro, a digital planning app for pitched roofs. Linked to Google Maps, the tool enables real-time visualisation and precise module placement.