PV Tech Power 27 out now: European solar and storage in focus and much more in our quarterly journal

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Cover image for PV Tech Power 27, by Adrian Cartwright of Planet illustration for Solar Media.

The quarterly journal PV Tech Power volume 27 is now available to download, providing a comprehensive and detailed analysis of Europe’s solar market.

This edition of PV Tech Power features a cover story dedicated to the growth of Europe’s solar market. With installations set to rocket in the coming years, we discover not just the drivers behind future growth but also the challenges and hurdles that remain.

Included within the cover story is a country-by-country review of Europe’s market leaders, the emerging markets on everybody’s list of nations to visit and a few surprise packages along the way.

Meanwhile, our Storage & Smart Power section also contains a feature dedicated to the European market, as storage editor Andy Colthorpe hears from representatives from the energy storage trade bodies of Germany, Poland, Ireland and Spain about market developments in their respective countries.

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Other features in this issue include:

  • Beyond PR – New solar PV performance metrics for advanced technologies

Christopher West of Statkraft details how solar is moving beyond using Performance Ratios as the metric of choice for measuring solar project performance.

  • Why battery storage procurement is still a chaotic, challenging endeavour in the US

Adam Walters of law firm Stoel Rives on how the maturity of the industry is not always reflected in the information available to financial decision-makers.

  • Battery storage as peaking capacity: How Alamitos changed the game for California

Andy Colthorpe finds out the backstory of a “landmark” project from Fluence’s Ray Hohenstein and AES’ Mark Miller.

You can download your digital copy of PV Tech Power 27 via our new subscription service here.

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13 October 2026
London, UK
Now in its second edition, the Summit provides a dedicated platform for UK & Ireland’s BESS community to share practical insights on performance, degradation, safety, market design and optimisation strategies. As storage deployment accelerates towards 2030 targets, attendees gain the tools needed to enhance returns and operate resilient, efficient assets.
15 October 2026
10am EDT
This webinar explores the engineering considerations for designing high-current battery module connections, using the Amphenol EnergyKlip™ family of High-Power Industrial Battery Module Connectors for Energy Markets. The session will examine key design considerations, including current carrying capability, contact resistance, temperature rise, IP67 environmental protection, touch-safe designs, and connector architectures that simplify battery module integration and maintenance.
19 October 2026
Toronto, Ontario
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC), developed by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, brings together the brightest minds and most influential players in the clean energy industry. Produced in partnership with the Italian Exhibition Group and RE+ Events, ETC connects 2,900 professionals across wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, hydrogen, and grid modernization sectors to network, collaborate, and grow their businesses while advancing Canada’s energy transformation.
22 October 2026
India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, India
The Energy Storage Summit India returns for its second edition, building on the success of its launch. As a key platform for advancing India’s clean energy transition, the Summit positions the country as a global leader in the energy storage value chain. Co-located with the Renewable Energy India Expo and The Battery Show India, this year’s Summit features an expanded international lens, drawing speakers and experts from Europe, the USA, and Asia to share best practices, innovative technologies, and collaborative opportunities.
22 October 2026
India Expo Mart, Greater Noida
Whether you’re looking for new technologies, trusted partners, or fresh business opportunities, you’ll find them at the 19th Renewable Energy India Expo 2026. Join 55,000+ industry professionals and 1,000+ exhibiting brands across 14 halls featuring solar, bioenergy, battery storage, and the Germany Pavilion. It’s where the clean energy sector comes together to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and drive business forward.
22 October 2026
India Expo Mart & Centre, Greater Noida
Experience the 4th Edition of The Battery Show India, showcasing breakthrough battery technologies, advanced energy storage solutions, live product demonstrations, and strategic partnerships, bringing together 20,000+ trade visitors, 450+ brands, 200+ conference delegates, and 8,000+ sqm of net exhibition space.

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