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PV on Tour – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Joining the line-up is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.
Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.
EU manufacturers are boosting resilience through intelligent storage, peak shaving, and flexible load management – cutting costs, easing grid strain, and securing production during energy scarcity, says Mariglen Nora of Elevion Group.
Podcast: Specialist retailer BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is setting new standards for emissions-free logistics.Suppliers, transport, buildings, and packaging are all being examined, and notable progress has already been made. Dominik Dohr, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, has a clear vision in which renewable energy and sustainability go hand in hand. As Europe’s largest solar retailer, the company aims to cut emissions across all areas, from internal processes to logistics and supply chains.
Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.
As grid bottlenecks grow, residential storage is proving vital for flexibility and congestion management. Germany’s approach points the way, says Jan Rabe from Rabot Energy.
A new report from IRENA and the ILO calls for a stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and a more inclusive workforce to boost employment in the renewable energy sector.
Independent power producer and developer MET Energia Italia will act as aggregator for 600 industrial customers seeking solar power supply under Italy’s recently launched Energy Release Scheme.
A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.
The floating neighbourhood of Schoonschip shows how households can pool solar, batteries and heat pumps, transforming a community into a flexible, market-ready virtual power plant in Amsterdam’s waterways.
National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.
Patrick Schmidt-Bräkling of BayWa r.e. explores uncertainty and future prospects in Europe’s solar PPA market and co-location sector.
Developer Alight has secured a multi-million euro grant from the EU Innovation Fund for a 120 MW solar park with 45 MW of co-located battery storage in southeastern Finland.
The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.
Robert von Wahl of Sungrow outlines key C&I storage applications, identifies the main challenges for installers and introduces new products aimed at evolving market needs.
Industry leaders at the summit will discuss how AI can drive efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and support operational excellence in Europe’s solar sector.
New data from global consulting firm McKinsey shows rapid growth in renewables and storage, but warns that investment shortfalls and policy headwinds are putting key 2030 climate milestones at risk.
The Kvosted project in Viborg Municipality now links on-site battery storage with solar generation, balancing Denmark’s grid and supplying renewable energy to around 18,000 households. Further co-located projects are in preparation.
As European balancing markets near saturation, the business model for battery storage is undergoing a fundamental shift. Securing long-term returns now demands that optimisers adopt sophisticated spot trading strategies, argues Stephan Lehrke of Second Foundation.
PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.
PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.
Investing in solar parks, expansive rooftop systems and cutting-edge battery storage requires patience and a genuinely long-term outlook. Such projects are generally designed to run for twenty years or more, making it crucial to safeguard them against a broad spectrum of risks over their lifespan – an important issue that is still too often neglected.
As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.
Together with the city of Trostianets and Green Planet Energy, the environmental organisation has completed a sustainable heating pilot that could serve as a model for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian homes.
Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.
