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Market Insights – September 2026 #1

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

   
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Europe’s battery storage installations are forecast to rise from 32 GWh in 2025 to 57 GWh in 2026, a 78% increase, according to the latest EUPD Research EES Report© Europe H1 2026. Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the UK and Spain lead the next deployment phase, with residential alone growing from 11 GWh to 15 GWh. Leadership is shifting just as fast: the 2025 residential top four of BYD, Huawei, Sungrow and Fox ESS became Fox ESS, Huawei, BYD and Sigenergy by H1 2026.

   
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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!

EUPD Group returns to Solar & Storage Live UK for an afternoon dedicated to C&I energy storage and the companies driving forward the UK market!


September 23 | 02:00 PM | From Gridlock to Growth: Scaling C&I Energy Storage Across the UK

Our expert session will explore the current status, opportunities and challenges shaping the UK C&I energy storage market. The discussion looks at where growth is coming from and which applications deliver the highest value, before turning to system solutions, the barriers still holding deployment back and the bankable business models and policy support needed for real scale-up.

September 23 | 03:30 PM | EUPD Research UK Installer Awards Ceremony & Networking Reception 2026

The global initiative honours UK installation companies that stand out through market performance, professionalism and their contribution to solar PV and energy storage. The ceremony brings this year's recognised installers together for the official award handover, networking and celebration.

   

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

A Closer Look at the Energy Transition in Europe – Solar & Storage #3 | September 24

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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14th IBESA U.S. Energy Storage Day Workshop 101: Energy Storage – How to Build a Profitable Energy Business in the U.S. Today | November 16, 2026 | 8 AM | Las Vegas Convention Center

This session explores how storage projects succeed: revenue streams, emerging risks and the path from concept to a financially performing project. 

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14th IBESA U.S. Energy Storage Day Workshop 201: Energy Storage – How Projects Win in the U.S. | November 16, 2026 | 12:30 PM | Las Vegas Convention Center

This session explores what drives project success: market positioning, dispatch and optimisation, new market rules, rising performance expectations and operational risk management.

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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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What Does Module-Level Optimization Actually Do in a Rooftop PV System? | September 9

This article looks at how module-side MPPT handles mismatch that begins at the module, where string-level MPPT reacts only to the string as a whole, and what EPCs should know when evaluating it for complex rooftops.

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DoGo Power Strategy & New Product Launch | September 8

The future of energy is being formed today. On September 22, 2026, DoGo Power will unveil its global strategy, flagship products and innovative solutions, showcasing how grid-forming technology and AI are shaping the next generation of energy storage and power systems.

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How Cell-to-System Integration Unlocks Lifecycle Value | September 8

Competition in energy storage is shifting from individual cell performance to integrated development across the entire cell, pack and system chain. Only a closed-loop technology system linking all stages can deliver higher safety, reliability and lifecycle returns.

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EU Battery Passport 2027: What C&I Storage Buyers Should Put Into Procurement Now | September 7

From February 2027, EU battery passports will reshape C&I storage procurement. This guide covers which batteries are in scope, what data buyers should expect, and how EPCs, distributors and developers can prepare before compliance becomes a tender risk.

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[DE] Our Portfolio Is Complete! | September 4 

Why sell solar power cheaply to the grid when it can charge your car instead? With 7–22 kW charging power, it's robust and safe (IP65, IK10, 10-year lifespan), smart (prioritizes solar, prevents overload, charges at low-cost times), and flexible (wall/stand mount, app/RFID/direct start, fits any EV).

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Meet the HES 3–6KL: A Smarter Way to Power Your Home | September 4

The HES 3–6KL combines powerful PV performance, a smart energy ecosystem, and intuitive O&M, covering PV generation, energy storage, EV charging, and backup power for greater flexibility and control at home.Discover more energy, more control, more possibilities with the HES 3–6KL.

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Food Retail & Supermarkets: Unlock More Value from Solar with Storage | September 3

Energy-intensive refrigeration, cooling and EV charging paired with large rooftops make food retail an ideal case for PV plus storage. Canadian Solar's KuBank C&I BESS maximises self-consumption, shifts load, shaves peaks and improves resilience through a scalable, safety-focused design.

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From 30% to 70%: BESS Boosts Solar Use at a Polish EV Hub | September 2

EV charging hubs face a familiar mismatch: solar peaks when charging demand may not. At Hazel EV's site in Dąbrowa Górnicza, PV self-consumption was around 30%. Hoenergy added a 125 kW / 261 kWh C&I BESS to store surplus solar and prioritise it for charging, lifting self-consumption to roughly 70%.

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ATESS Rolls Out MatrixOne Liquid‑Cooled All‑in‑One BESS Cabinets | September 1

ATESS has launched its MatrixOne all-in-one BESS cabinets for C&I users worldwide: a compact, turnkey outdoor solution to cut electricity costs, integrate renewables, and boost power resilience. The series includes the IC261-400S (125 kW/261 kWh) and higher-capacity IC418-690/800 (215 kW/418 kWh), with configurable variants for diverse project scales.

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Official Launch of GreenSketch UK | September 1

More capacity and more cycles for longer-lasting home energy. ATMOCE’s next-generation M-ELV battery now offers 8 kWh capacity, up to 25 years’ warranty and 15,000 cycles, while maintaining its compact design. The upgrade delivers more usable energy, greater flexibility and long-term reliability for residential solar systems.

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Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026 Starts Now | September 1

As energy resilience becomes a growing priority across Europe, JA brings its integrated solar and storage portfolio to customers. The Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026 showcases JAPlanet, JAGalaxy, and our latest PV technologies, built for reliability, flexibility, and long-term energy security.

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