From 23 to 25 June, sessions examine how solar combines with storage and other technologies, focusing on integration strategies, grid stability, sector coupling and emerging applications across a renewable electricity system.
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.
New analysis finds Croatia may require up to 1,620 MW of battery storage to support renewable expansion and shows how needs vary across different deployment scenarios.
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.
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.
H&M’s solar park investments, Ecokraft’s prefabricated industrial rooftop systems, and Region Kalmar’s car park canopy at Oskarshamn Hospital have won Svensk Solenergi’s 2026 award.
Logistics are already reflecting geopolitical strain, with demand effects expected to follow. Solar market expert Gerard Scheper explains the implications for pricing and market structure.
The domestic battery storage sector is entering a new phase, with deal activity emerging around merchant projects expected to be prioritised under the Ministry of Environment and Energy support scheme.
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 – Conduct Technical Solutions is showcasing the PVshelter alongside a smaller version, a protective enclosure designed for inverters up to 30 kW. Also on display is the Batteryshelter, which enables the safe outdoor installation of home storage systems.
Flexible demand is already competing with battery storage in parts of ancillary services and capacity markets, though evidence of broader effects on wholesale price spreads remains limited, says Pexapark analyst Nicolas Briet.
Operators across Europe are managing increasingly complex portfolios of renewables, storage and flexible demand. The challenge is no longer capacity, but how effectively these assets are orchestrated, says Remi Ramcharan of Senkron Digital.
Europe’s power grids resemble a congested highway, with renewable projects queuing for connection. Moritz Rolf of Sungrow outlines how storage and coordination can help ease the bottlenecks.
PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.
As a rule, one to three percent of investment is allocated to operation and maintenance over 20 years, making solar parks low-maintenance assets with significantly lower costs than fossil or nuclear plants.
Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation.
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.
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.
One week after Easter, another truck transporting solar equipment is on its way to war-affected Ukraine, bound for two hospitals awaiting backup power systems. The appeal remains open and support is urgently needed.
Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.
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.
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.
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.
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.
European Energy has secured approval for a 28 MW battery with 112 MWh capacity, with Twig appointed to manage balancing responsibilities across both solar and storage.
