Solar storage

Pricing trends in the new year reveal a split between premium, performance, and low-voltage residential systems, while commercial pricing stays largely unchanged compared to December, as per sun.store data.

Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

SMA launches an XL commercial storage package, Sungrow debuts Powertitan 3.0 and a new platform, Anker Solix introduces a portable station and EFT Energy Solutions enters C&I with scalable batteries.

PV Guided Tours: The new Sigenergy app uses AI to optimise energy management, with new features that support the integration of DC optimisers, bidirectional charging and energy tradin  – good news for cost-conscious users. The second-generation hybrid inverter, with battery packs and easy retrofit options, is now available.

Manufacturer EFT Energy Solutions has launched a new modular storage system for commercial and industrial applications, drawing on experience from the residential storage market. The solution offers rapid installation and flexible scalability.

 Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.

The Chinese brand expands its portable energy range with the C2000 Gen 2, offering around 2 kWh of capacity and 2.4 kW continuous output, with peak output reaching 4 kW.

Designed for large-scale applications, the PowerTitan 3.0 battery system enters the European market with a focus on modularity, site adaptability and resilience under challenging climatic conditions.

At the Rimini trade fair, Nidec Conversion will focus on BESS and e-mobility, presenting a newly developed power conversion system for storage, PV and hydrogen.

PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.

The new integrated solution includes battery cabinets for indoor or outdoor installation and the Sunny Tripower Storage X inverter in 30 and 50 kilowatt power ratings.

Backed by a €230 million investment, Sungrow’s first European factory in Wałbrzych will start operations within 12 months, manufacturing battery storage systems and PV inverters for Europe.

The US state of Texas is seeing rapid growth in a new battery-only programme, connecting thousands of homes to a networked grid resource and adding hundreds of megawatt-hours of flexible capacity.

For the twelfth consecutive year, the EU achieved a record level of battery storage installations, driven primarily by utility-scale projects. Residential installations declined.

The new C Series battery cabinet delivers 125 kilowatts of power and 261 kilowatt-hours of storage, all within a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square metres.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

PV Guided Tours: Atmoce presents two new innovative products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage battery. The M-ELV battery operates at less than 30 volts, increasing safety for installers and simplifying day-to-day work. Intelligent energy management system connects both components. The low-voltage technology is designed to benefit private households as well as commercial users.

Most C&I storage systems today do more than one job. They maximise use of rooftop solar, shave peak loads, take advantage of low-cost grid power when available, smooth frequency fluctuations and keep the lights on during grid interruptions. In short, they deliver real, tangible value. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 11 February 2026 – sign up now.

CEO Talk: Demand for large storage systems is surging across Europe, but delivering them involves major challenges – from permitting and financing to construction and operation. Michael Hierholzer of Rolls-Royce explains why experienced and reliable partners are key.

Supervised by fire engineering consultancy Hiller and certified by TÜV Rheinland, the test demonstrated the system’s enclosure integrity, fire isolation, use of resistant materials, and the reliability of critical systems under extreme fire conditions.

Metlen and Tsakos Group will jointly invest in one of Greece’s largest hybrid plants, combining large-scale solar generation with 375 MWh of battery storage, scheduled for completion in early 2028.

PV Guided Tours: Huawei FusionSolar is unveiling its new Luna2000 utility-scale battery storage system with a capacity of five MWh. The current 4.5 MWh systems have already received the Prime safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland.

Awarded under Italy’s Capacity Market auction for 2027, the 250 MW / 1,000 MWh system in Rondissone will feature Trina’s latest Elementa 2 Pro batteries and a 20-year LTSA.

The global solar tech supplier showed off its enhanced PowerTitan 3.0 and a single-platform design for its DC-coupled solution at the PV & EES Summit in Madrid.

PV Guided Tours: SAX Power offers an AC storage system that operates without a battery inverter. It is also a multi-talent – suitable for both new solar systems and retrofits. Is this storage system really as simple as the provider promises? Watch the video to find out.