pv magazine Week Europe 2025

How can market players in solar and storage make projects work — and stay competitive — in today’s evolving landscape? This requires making the best use of technologies, business models, and concepts, as pressure on the electricity sector increases to deliver clean and reliable power even more cost-effectively.

At pv magazine Week Europe 2025, from December 1–4, leading experts will address the most relevant questions on energy markets, the effective use of flexibility, bankability, technicalreliability, operations, and the latest developments in solar and storage technologies.

Moderated by pv magazine, this live broadcast-virtual conference brings together industry leading experts and innovators to discuss the latest and most pressing issues in the solar and storage sector in Europe.

Day 1 – Monday, December 1
Session 1 | FROM CANNIBALIZATION TO FLEXIBILITY: RETHINKING EUROPE’S ENERGY SYSTEM
3:00–4:30 pm CET
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We open the week with a big-picture discussion on how Europe can adapt its electricity networks to manage intermittent renewable generation. Experts will share lessons from the UK and Italy on how batteries can unlock flexibility — and what policy and market updates are needed as competition grows.

Day 2 – Tuesday, December 2
Session 2 | LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO SAFEGUARD AND STREAMLINE SOLAR OPERATIONS
11:00 am–12:30 pm CET
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From AI-driven predictive maintenance to cybersecurity safeguards, this session highlights how technology can both empower and challenge asset owners. Discover best practices to protect and optimize your solar operations.

Session 3 | PV PROJECT BANKABILITY: EXPLORING QUALITY AND TECHNICAL RISK
3:00–4:30 pm CET
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How can developers ensure bankability through smart procurement and risk mitigation? Learn where the key technical risks lie and how suppliers are addressing them.

Day 3 – Wednesday, December 3
Session 4 |  CELL AND MODULE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: BEYOND TOPCON
11:00 am–12:30 pm CET
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Explore the latest innovations in cell and module technology — from maximizing TOPCon performance to the next wave of silicon concepts.

Session 5 | Module quality and risk – ensuring reliability in a rapidly expanding market
3:00–4:30 pm CET
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Whether it’s glass breakage, weak frames, UVID- or PID-related degradation modes, or encapsulant failures – when something goes wrong with a module, an entire project can be at risk. That’s why quality assurance at the point of purchase and robust, verifiable production standards are essential safeguards for developers and investors alike.

Day 4 – Thursday, December 4
Session 6 | WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING BESS FOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE
11:00 am–12:30 pm CET
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From warranties to financing, procurement is full of critical decisions. Experts will guide you through the do’s and don’ts of buying BESS in Europe — helping you avoid pitfalls and secure long-term success.

Session 7 | RENEWABLES + BESS COLOCATION IN EUROPE: BEST PRACTICES
3:00–4:30 pm CET
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Hybrid projects are on the rise. Learn how to design and operate co-located renewable and storage assets, navigate regulatory hurdles, and optimize performance.

You can find more detailed information on topics, speakers and the schedule by visiting the session website for each individual day.