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The Roofsupport cable tray routes cable between solar modules and inverters, distributed through Krannich Solar across the DACH region for both residential and commercial installations.

The pre-wired unit brings full backup and energy management to existing buildings without reworking the sub-distribution board, and is aimed at installers retrofitting wallboxes, heat pumps and storage.

Q3 Energie introduces surge protection for TN-S networks. Meteocontrol launches Bluelog Neo for complex energy systems. Weidmüller's Crimp Counter tracks tool usage via NFC, and Wi Solar unveils a gabion wall clamping system.

Wi Solar, Karl Ditandy and Alutecta developed the design together, using slotted holes on both axes to cope with the dimensional tolerances common in gabion construction up to 12 metres.

Every crimping operation is logged automatically, with an integrated NFC interface making the data accessible via smartphone and an LED signalling maintenance status.

The new platform handles control, monitoring and energy management for solar, battery storage and hybrid plants, and is aimed at asset operators and O&M service providers.

A Type 1+2+3 combined arrester sits inside the ready-to-connect Surgebox TN-S Compact, protecting wallboxes, heat pumps and PV connections against transient overvoltages on TN-S networks.

Berlin-based Valentin Software is presenting updates to its PV-Sol Premium and Geot-Sol, including a new interface to data provider Rexplorer and expanded support for heat pump and solar thermal planning.

At The smarter E Europe 2026, Solarfox is showcasing Nano, a 7.5-inch e-ink display that shows residential solar data directly in the home while giving installers an always-visible customer-facing tool.

Commissioned by Canadian renewables producer Boralex, the study examines how changing climate conditions could affect long term energy yield across 76 solar and wind sites.

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.

Solar-Planit adds string planning and façade options. A new Panelgitter provides pigeon protection for solar installations. PMT secures general building approval for a green roof mounting system, while Fischer presents a new façade clip system. These are this week’s new products.

The latest update to the widely used planning software adds individual string design and new façade options for concrete and masonry, supporting in-tool drawing, editing and export of strings.

The new Solar 4me app from Kostal will replace the current Solar App. The initial version is aimed at end users, with installer features planned for next year.

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.

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.