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Market Insights – August 2026 #1

YOUR SOURCE FOR NEWS, TRENDS AND EVENTS IN THE GLOBAL SOLAR & STORAGE INDUSTRY!

   
   

According to EUPD Research's executive study "Unlocking Fleet Electrification: How Intelligent Charging Infrastructure Overcomes Grid Bottlenecks", Germany's EV market is recovering after taking a hit. In 2024, new BEV registrations fell 27.4%, due to the Umweltbonus subsidy ending, with private buyers bearing the brunt of it. While commercial BEV registrations declined as well, their total BEV market share actually increased from 57.4% to 64.0%. Registrations rebounded by 43.2% in 2025, and by a further 40.9% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026. Germany's BEV market share climbed from 13.5% in 2024 to 23.9% by May 2026.

   

Enjoy a wide range of events and workshop sessions about the global solar and storage industry. Take a look at upcoming events hosted and supported by JF4S, IBESA and the Solar & Storage DigiCon!

This deep-dive session will explore how commercial and industrial energy storage can become a core part of the UK’s energy transition. 


Key Topics:

  • Where the market is growing
  • Which applications offer the greatest value
  • How storage can support lower energy costs, renewable self-consumption, peak reduction, resilience, EV charging and grid flexibility
  • The main barriers to faster deployment, including grid connections, planning, safety, finance, market access, skills, software integration, warranties and supply-chain risks

Gain practical insights into new technologies, bankable business models, stronger partnerships and the policy changes needed to move C&I storage from individual projects to widespread deployment. Join the session From Gridlock to Growth: Scaling C&I Energy Storage Across the UK on September 23 | 02:00 PM in the Storage Theatre of Solar & Storage Live UK at the NEC, Birmingham.

   

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

EUPD Research & Intersolar Installer Awards Brazil 2026 | August 26, 2026 | 5 PM | blue pavilion, Intersolar South America, Expo Centre Norte, São Paulo

The award ceremony recognizes and celebrates the leading solar installation companies that are actively shaping the energy transition in Brazil. Look forward to the award presentation and panel discussion.

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A Closer Look at the Energy Transition in Europe – Solar & Storage #2 | August 27

You can explore the highlights of The smarter E Europe 2026 at Messe München through our booth walkthroughs and interviews from the exhibition.

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EUPD Research UK Installer Awards Ceremony & Networking Reception 2026 | September 23, 2026 | 01:40 PM | The NEC Birmingham, England

The “EUPD Research Installer Award” is coming to Birmingham! The global initiative is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the invaluable contributions of installers as key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry.

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Solar & Storage Live UK 2026 | September 22-24, 2026 | The NEC Birmingham, England

Solar & Storage Live UK, the UK’s largest solar energy exhibition, showcases global market leading and innovative solar and storage solutions and complementary technologies for Residential, Commercial & Large-Scale Utility projects.

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RE+ 26 | November 16-19, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center

RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to meet the power demands of the future.

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Join the Launch of GreenSketch UK | August 13

Join GreenSketch for the official launch of GreenSketch and its AI agent Emily. GreenSketch and their partners Fox ESS, Tongwei, supported by Astronergy, GoodHeat and KSTAR will bring together key industry decision makers, government leaders and installers across the clean energy ecosystem.

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Running 4+ Hour Peak Electric Rates? Here’s How to Stop Bleeding Money | August 12

In this column, we will delve into the pain points and solutions for long-term energy storage in industrial and commercial applications from the perspective of end-users and project owners. The article focuses on the BSLBATT C241 + 241C long-term energy storage combination solution, providing in-depth analysis.

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EPC Guide: AC vs. DC Coupling for Solar Energy Storage | August 12

Solar and storage are converging fast: the ratio of annual solar-to-storage additions fell from 56:1 in 2016 to 6:1 in 2025. As negative prices and curtailment challenge solar economics, Hoenergy explores how different solar-plus-storage architectures can optimize new-build and existing PV projects.

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[DE] The Upgrade for the ATMOCE M-ELV Home Battery is Here | August 11

The ATMOCE M-ELV home battery just got an upgrade: 8 kWh capacity (+1 kWh usable energy) in the same compact size, now backed by up to 25 years warranty and up to 15,000 cycles for long-term reliability, to get the most from the solar system - built to last.

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Multiple OSDA PV Module Series Pass IEC TS 62782 Cyclic (Dynamic) Mechanical Load Testing | August 11

OSDA has passed TÜV Rheinland's IEC TS 62782 cyclic mechanical load testing across six TOPCon module series (up to 1,500V), covering visual inspection, power, insulation, wet leakage and EL tests—confirming their mechanical reliability under repeated field loading.

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TianNeng TILIF-AIO-125K-261 Liquid-Cooled ESS Cabinet for C&I Energy Storage | August 10

The TianNeng TILIF-AIO-125K-261 liquid-cooled storage cabinet packs 261.2kWh capacity, LFP battery tech, and wide temperature adaptability into a compact design—delivering safe, reliable power for industrial parks, microgrids, solar-storage-charging stations, and backup applications while cutting energy costs.

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How Can Large Rooftop PV Systems Stay Safe and Reliable? | August 7

AdvanSol's module-level technologies, rapid shutdown, monitoring, and intelligent management, help EPCs and operators catch issues faster and improve safety, maintenance efficiency, and long-term reliability in larger, more complex rooftop PV projects.

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Smart1 Solutions Connects its EMS to SolaX's Full C&I Storage Portfolio via EMS1000 | August 7

SolaX Power and smart1 solutions GmbH have integrated their systems for C&I energy storage projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. smart1 now uses SolaX EMS1000's Modbus protocols to exchange operating data and control commands with SolaX C&I storage systems.

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AEMEnergy Provides 5MW/10MWh BESS for DRC Mining Microgrid | August 6

AEMEnergy has supplied a 5MW/10MWh BESS for a 20MW solar PV + 10MWh microgrid project in Lualaba Province, DRC, now entering construction. The microgrid will reduce diesel dependence, improve energy efficiency, and provide stable power for mining operations in Africa.

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JA Solar Joins PiazzAsiago to Discuss Italy’s Energy Transition with Minister Pichetto Fratin | August 4

JA Solar took part in the panel discussion “Energy, resilience and reliability: who picks up the bill?” at PiazzAsiago, bringing together institutions, companies and energy experts to discuss Italy’s energy transition. 

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Suntech Begins Large-Scale Global Shipments of Ultra T 3.0 Quarter-Cut Modules | August 4

Suntech's latest Ultra T 3.0 high-efficiency quarter-cut modules have entered mass production and volume shipment to key overseas markets including Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, marking a major step in Suntech's global expansion from showcase technology to large-scale commercial deployment

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Project Insights – BESS: Optimising PV Self-Consumption and Time-of-Use Energy Management | July 30

Canadian Solar's KuBank C&I energy storage system has been deployed with Cubierta Solar at Texathenea's facility in Villena, Spain, adding 2.2 MWh of storage to boost self-consumption and energy flexibility. 

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Growatt Recognized as S&P Global Energy Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier for 2026 | July 30

Growatt, a global leader of distributed solar and energy storage solutions, has been recognized as Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier in the S&P Global Energy Tier 1 Cleantech Companies 2026 list, reinforcing the company’s position among leading solar inverter manufacturers serving residential, commercial and industrial markets worldwide.

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