Articles written by Sandra Enkhardt

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Markets & Policy
Austria: 43,300 applications for solar subsidies submitted in just ten minutes Austria’s final solar subsidy round of the year attracted 43,300 applications in its first 10 minutes, far exceeding demand in the previous round. The government is now preparing to overhaul the scheme in 2027, shifting its focus from PV installations to battery storage and smart energy management systems.
Sandra Enkhardt
Oct 10, 2026
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Technology & Products
Sungrow patches iSolarCloud vulnerability after security researchers gain access A German cybersecurity firm has discovered an authentication flaw in Sungrow’s iSolarCloud platform that exposed connected devices, prompting an emergency patch.
Sandra Enkhardt, Emiliano Bellini
Oct 08, 2026
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Hyridkraftwerk in Löwenberg, Luftaufnahme
Applications & Installations
German grid operator dispute limits battery use at new solar-storage hybrid plant Grid operator Eon Edis has withdrawn previously agreed import capacity for a newly opened 69 MW solar-plus-storage plant in northeastern Germany, limiting its 76.5 MWh battery to storing only power generated on-site.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 19, 2026
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PV-Speicheranlage in Büttel (SH),
Markets & Policy
Enerparc’s sister company Pvwerk files for restructuring under self-administration Enerparc sister company Pvwerk has filed for restructuring under self-administration, while continuing its business operations. The company aims to complete around 100 solar and battery storage projects commissioned by Enerparc that are currently under construction.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 10, 2026
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Speicher, Axpo, Kanton Uri, Fluence, 50 MW/100MWh
Applications & Installations
Switzerland’s largest battery storage facility goes online Switzerland’s largest battery storage facility has begun operations in Gurtnellen, combining 50 MW and 8.4 MW systems developed by Axpo and Energie Uri. The Fluence-supplied project will support grid flexibility.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 09, 2026
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Felix Bräuer begleitete Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider (SPD) auf seiner Reise in die Ukraine im August 2026.
Markets & Policy
From more than 50 GW to under 10 GW: Ukraine doesn’t need its old energy system back Six air-raid alerts on the first day, backup generators on almost every street corner, and discussions about the rapid reconstruction of severely damaged energy infrastructure: my trip to Kyiv and Lviv showed me why decentralized solar and energy storage are far more than climate technologies for Ukraine. They are part of the country’s security architecture. They also underscore why German solar companies should be engaging with Ukraine today.
Felix Bräuer, CEO of Premium Mounting Technologies (PMT)
Sep 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Europe’s storage market to hit 57 GWh in 2026, says EUPD Research Europe’s battery storage market is set to surge 78% to 57 GWh in 2026, led by Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, the UK, and Spain, as falling costs and supportive policies accelerate deployment. Residential storage remains the key growth engine, with Chinese suppliers dominating as competition shifts toward integrated, intelligent energy solutions.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 08, 2026
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Feldlerche auf einem Solarmodul in Photovoltaik-Anlage von Enerparc
Markets & Policy
Enerparc files for insolvency Enerparc AG has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, with the filing currently limited to the parent company. The move comes months after the solar developer secured a €1 billion financing package to expand its solar and battery portfolio.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 08, 2026
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Gaskraftwerk Irsching
Markets & Policy
EU approves German capacity mechanism The European Commission has approved Germany’s capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility. The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 02, 2026