Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 15:31 .

Advancements and Challenges in the European Battery Storage Market

SolarPower Europe advocates for distributed energy solutions, emphasizing the significance of battery storage amidst the prevailing utility-scale focus. The Batteries for a Zero Platform seeks to enhance industry representation, addressing gaps in battery sector visibility. The European battery storage market has seen rapid growth, nearly doubling from 2020 to 2023, although recent declines can be attributed to falling electricity prices and a reduction in support programs. The utility-scale segment now dominates with over half of annual additions; however, the commercial and industrial (CNI) segment faces slower growth with only about 10-12% market share. In terms of capacity, the installed CNI storage has reached roughly nine gigawatt hours, with Italy and Germany comprising 40%. Recommendations for policymakers include tax incentives and grants to promote further installations. Despite significant growth potential, a flexibility gap persists, limiting broader adoption due to inadequate support mechanisms and high transaction costs. Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand significantly by 2030, especially under improved policy conditions.

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Speaker

Antonio Arruebo
Market Analyst
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

Talk of session: C&I Storage Boom or Hype: Setting Expectations Right

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.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Alexander Hirnet
Vice President Device Development
sonnen GmbH

To Talk

Beyond the Boom: Scalable C&I Energy Storage Solutions for Diverse Application Scenarios

Speaker

Luis Manuel Haya Carballo
Solution Engineer, EMEA
HyperStrong
China

To Talk

C&I Storage: The Hype, the Challenges, and the Hard Truths

Speaker

Julie Horn
Senior Strategy and Business Development
Virya Energy
Germany

To Talk

Beyond the Hype: What C&I Energy Storage Actually Delivers

Speaker

Eleonora Potestio
Head of EU C&I Storage for Distribution
Sungrow Europe
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk