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Lyten has acquired Northvolt’s 25,000 m² battery storage factory in Gdańsk, marking a major step in its European expansion and a boost to regional supply of lithium-sulphur systems.
The portfolio includes several large-scale projects across Bulgaria with Sungrow`s battery energy storage system PowerTitan 2.0.
The measures include switching to 50% renewable energy by 2030 and reducing water consumption by a third by 2028.
Technological progress and rising demand are accelerating the development of solid-state batteries. The sector is expected to gain significant market traction by 2025, according to a new report from IDTechEx.
In the years ahead, the UK is expected to become the second most important market for large-scale battery energy storage in Europe. Now another major project is going online in Newport/South Wales.
SolarPower Europe expects the UK to become Europe’s second-largest market for large-scale battery storage, with growth driven by co-location with solar farms. Read more in our weekly focus, 28–31 July.
Europe’s battery supply chain is accelerating, with more projects now moving into construction, commissioning or securing long-term investment support. The trend marks a shift from announcements to tangible industrial progress.
Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission to propose an EU strategy on energy flexibility – an initiative backed by SolarPower Europe.
The EU is set to install less new solar capacity in 2025 than it did last year. According to SolarPower Europe, this will mark the first annual decline in a decade.
Expert analysis: C&I solar and storage could speed up Europe’s energy transition, but only if its full value is recognised. James Allston, co-founder of Orkestra Energy, points to dynamic electricity tariffs as a key enabler.
Negative electricity prices are putting pressure on the PPA business model, but smart combinations with storage and co-location can offer a way forward.
With rising digital risks in energy infrastructure, SMA is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts and has adopted proactive measures that prioritise resilience over mere compliance.
SolarPower Europe has officially launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform, a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.
The partnership strengthens Krannich Solar’s storage range with modular battery systems from Chinese manufacturer Sunwoda Energy, aimed at residential and commercial markets.
The potential of combining solar, wind and storage at one site is clear. Regulation remains the main barrier, but some European countries are now showing how it’s done.
The storage system in the Atacama Desert complements an existing 220 MW PV plant and includes black-start capability.
Following the widespread power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, SolarPower Europe and other industry associations are urging authorities to enable photovoltaics to support voltage regulation and enhance grid stability.
With a nominal output of 40 MW and a storage capacity of 80 MWh, the facility marks the latest in a series of energy storage investments by MET Group across Europe.
The Italian manufacturer is driving its relaunch through product investments, new certifications, improved after-sales service and partner-focused events.
An innovative battery energy storage system at RWE’s Moerdijk power plant in the Netherlands has begun commercial operation. It is the first installation of its kind to support inertia in the Central European electricity grid.
Lithuania-based software firm Inion reported a 48% revenue increase to EUR 267,000 in Q1 2025, driven by growing demand for AI-powered energy management solutions, especially in the energy storage sector.
The co-located solar PV and storage site at Tiln Farm near Sheffield is now operational and will support grid resilience in the UK. It is powered by 26 of Trina Storage’s Elementa battery energy storage systems.
One of the world’s northernmost battery storage systems is now supporting Finland’s power grid as part of a joint venture between Sungrow and FRV AmpTank.
Amid rising tariffs, export restrictions and geopolitical tensions, the push for a resilient battery industry is gaining urgency. Sodium-ion is emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion, according to a report by consultancy IDTechEx.
SMA Altenso, a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, is driving forward the flexible use of renewable energies worldwide. A project in Namibia Altenso has now passed the milestone of 1 gigawatt in total power delivered for hydrogen applications.
