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Photovoltaic systems represent an essential component of the energy transition. As investments, operators naturally expect regular returns. This makes technical defects and damage all the more vexing – in particular when they are the result of avoidable mistakes.
With a capacity of 35 megawatts, the new PV system on the roof of logistics group DSV’s Danish site ranks among the largest in Europe.
Negative electricity prices are increasingly causing turbulence for the PPA business model – but there are ways out.
PV Guided Tours: AIKO introduces the third generation of its INFINITE series, with clear advantages and significant improvements over its predecessor. Also debuting is a brand-new PV module that promises to revolutionise plant management through AI-assisted diagnostics, real-time monitoring and smart commissioning. Sound too good to be true? Watch the video to find out!
Podcast: Cybersecurity is a critical issue for inverters and solar storage. Uri Sadot, Cybersecurity Programme Director at SolarEdge and Chair of Digitalisation at SolarPower Europe, outlines system vulnerabilities, recent incidents and the urgent need for preventive action. He warns: caution blocks criminal access, while hesitation invites costly failures and grid disruptions.
PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.
CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.
With module prices currently low, investing in solar is especially appealing – though conditions may not stay this favourable for long. The battery storage market is also heating up, particularly for large-scale systems. We spoke with Dutch market analyst Gerard Scheper about the key players, what’s driving the shift and what change to expect.
The Energy Farm Witznitz, with an output of 650 megawatts, is a solar park south of Leipzig, Germany, and marks a milestone for the project business. Register to download our special edition for free. Subscribers to our investors’ newsletter will receive it directly at their desk.
The co-location project Gecama combines wind power, photovoltaics and large-scale battery storage, with a total capacity of 554 MW and 220 MWh.
PV Guided Tours: Solis offers a broad portfolio of inverters for residential and C&I. A standout highlight is the new hybrid inverter with 125 kilowatts of power and ten MPP trackers. On the service side, the company is increasingly focusing on AI capable of responding in real time – a clear benefit for installers and consumers.
PV Guided Tours: Industry and commerce are aiming to use every possible surface for solar power – from roofs to façades and car parks. IBC Solar is responding with streamlined, easy-to-adapt mounting systems. Product Manager Sebastian Geier presents the latest solutions.
The potential of combining solar, wind and storage at one site is clear. Regulation remains the main barrier, but some European countries are now showing how it’s done.
The project, backed by a long-term PPA, sits within a wider solar cluster and is expected to be hybridised with co-located storage to support grid stability.
The managing director of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska shares how the business is tapping into the country’s growing PV potential, and explains the unique challenges and advantages of operating in the Polish market.
Bulgarian electricity trader Electrohold Trade is using software from Bavarian company The Mobility House to connect PV systems and battery storage with a combined capacity of 2.5 GWh.
CEO Talk: Uniper brings decades of experience in the energy sector. But what role can such a strong partner play in the solar park and battery storage business? And how important is this expertise in integrating renewable energies into supply systems? Let’s find out.
PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.
PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.
PV Guided Tours: Flat roofs and façades of industrial and commercial buildings are ideal for photovoltaics, but only if supported by slim and easy-to-install mounting systems. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how clever system design can unlock building surfaces for solar energy.
PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. Thanks to high-temperature cells with LFP technology, classic applications such as peak load capping and solar self-consumption are now more cost-effective. A 15-year performance guarantee with two full cycles per day ensures a secure investment.
CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.
CEO Talk: Demand for large storage systems is surging across Europe, but delivering them involves major challenges – from permitting and financing to construction and operation. Michael Hierholzer of Rolls-Royce explains why experienced and reliable partners are key.
A 2.2 MW solar park in northern Serbia is being financed through an innovative digital token model by SunCarlito Beta, with tokens available until 9 July.
CEO Talk: Solavita delivers comprehensive solutions for solar power, storage and energy management. In this video, discover the company’s philosophy, learn about its future plans for Europe and explore its latest innovations.
