Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:18 .
Sungrow, established in 1997, focuses on renewable energy equipment, including photovoltaic systems, storage solutions, electric vehicle charging, and hydrogen technology. The company has expanded in the European market, employing almost 900 staff across 25 offices and operating two R&D centers dedicated to hydrogen and EV technology. A production facility is set to open in Europe next year. The market is increasingly shifting focus from residential to commercial and industrial (CNI) applications due to rising power prices. Tighter carbon regulations enhance revenue potential for CNI projects, although access to grid connections remains a significant challenge, particularly in the Netherlands. The integration of energy storage solutions addresses supply instability and supports the financial viability of CNI storage. For example, a facility in Italy using CNI storage projected substantial revenue generation from auxiliary services. Additionally, the combination of photovoltaic systems and battery storage effectively maximizes self-consumption and reduces costs, as shown in a Belgian case study that decreased grid consumption significantly. This highlights the economic advantages of integrated energy solutions and the growing emphasis on energy management across different regions.
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Speaker
Eleonora Potestio
Head of EU C&I Storage for Distribution
Sungrow Europe
Germany
Commercial and industrial (C&I) storage is among the fastest-growing markets in Europe in terms of annual year-on-year growth, yet in absolute installed capacity, it remains five times smaller than the residential segment. Still, it is attracting strong attention: utility-scale developers and residential providers are now targeting C&I as their next growth area. EV players are also entering the space by adding storage to charging infrastructure and exploring second-life battery applications.This session explores whether future growth will create space for all players, the main business cases and technological solutions C&I developers are betting on, and the key markets most likely to shape the future of this segment.
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