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Business models: Clever combination of roof systems

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The solar energy revolution needs every available roof. Systems that use the electricity generated directly on site are particularly efficient. But what can be done when large roofs are available but the building's electricity needs are low? An example from Germany.

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Research project

Floating solar plant installed on artificial lake

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The “PV2Float” project by RWE, Fraunhofer ISE and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is testing three floating PV systems (30 kW each) over three years. The research focuses on technical improvements, environmental impact and public acceptance. It is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

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BER: Berlin Airport is getting three solar roof systems

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Construction work has begun on the first solar roof system at Berlin Airport BER. By spring 2025, three systems will be installed on the roofs of the P3, P7 and P8 car parks in front of Terminal 1. However, this is just the first step in the overall photovoltaic concept.

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Solarwatt to roll out new battery and other products in Europe

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The new portfolio from Solarwatt, presented at the end of 2024, is likely to please installers – in particular for its Battery Vision solar storage system. The new product is powerful, easy to set up and comes in a stylish BMW design. Matching hybrid inverters are included.

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SolarDuck/RWE

Offshore solar pilot installation in the Dutch North Sea

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With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project, Merganser with a scalable capacity of 0,5 MW.

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Floating PV is on the rise – in focus next week

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Floating photovoltaic (PV) systems are now being installed in many European countries, with the aim of using water surfaces for solar power production. We will be presenting some interesting examples and trends in our thematic focus next week on floating PV.

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PV Europe Webinar: Mastering C&I rooftop design - from complex geometry to seamless installation, 12.02.2025

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More and more companies are turning to large-scale photovoltaic rooftop installations. However, given the wide range of complex roof designs, solar developers and engineers need to consider a number of factors during the design and technical planning stages to avoid costly mistakes. The software provider PVcase provides intelligent solutions for this.

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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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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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Expert tips: 9 strategies to optimize PV installations

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As the PV sector continues to evolve rapidly, installers must leverage cutting-edge strategies to meet increasing market demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. Mariusz Bałachowski, CEO of Photonica, shares insights on different ways to optimize PV installations.

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Gridparity founds subsidiary for urban solar applications

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Urban PV aims to give the energy transition in cities a boost. The focus is on the utilisation of already sealed surfaces in urban areas.

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Ademotec

A safer way of installing inverters

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Ademotec presents the i-Shelter. This is a mounting system specially designed for the secure and protected installation of inverters on flat roofs, which is also produced in Germany.

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Top products of the week

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A gateway for live inverter monitoring and control, a control unit for commercial storage systems, two new hybrid inverters and a solar canopy for large carparks. These are our top products of the week.

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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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The tech advantage in solar: lessons from projetsolaire’s growth and Aurora Solar partnership

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With the French solar market steadily rising from 14.71 GW in 2021 to almost 23 GW in 2024, installer platform projetsolaire.com has emerged as a example of technology-driven growth. Andrew Spalding, Head of Sales, EMEA at Aurora Solar, identifies the success factors in a guest article.

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Envertech: Gateway for live monitoring and control

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The new version of the optionally available Enverbridge EVB300 communication module from Envertech has a black design. It acts as an intelligent communication interface between the micro inverter and the user.

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Weekly Topic: Austria: Pioneering commercial PV rooftop installation in Austria

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A large PV roof project has gone into operation on the 85,000-square-meter site roofs of Steyr Automotive in Austria. The 7.5 MW system was installed using the Schletter FixGrid and ClampFit systems. Schletter Group were once again working with the energy supplier Burgenland Energie on this project.

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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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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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Energy storage

BYD hosts installers and other partners at company headquarters

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BYD Energy Storage expands the partner program for residential energy storage solution wholesalers and installers. As part of this effort, BYD recently held a partner conference at the BYD headquarters and a production site visit of the Nanning Industrial Park.

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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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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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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

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.