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Market Insights – February 2026

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

   
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According to EUPD Research's Global Energy Transition GET-Matrix©, Germany’s cumulative battery storage capacity continued to expand in 2025, reaching roughly 24.9 GWh across all segments. Residential systems remain the backbone of the market, with 4,694 GWh installed capacity in 2025.

   
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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!

At KEY - The Energy Transition Expo 2026 in Rimini, Italy, EUPD Research and IBESA will host this conference session, highlighting forward-looking trends in large-scale and C&I storage, covering new technologies, regulations, market structures, and investment drivers that will shape the next decade of Italian and European ESS markets.


Key topics: 

  • Italy 2030: Accelerating Toward a 72 GWh Energy-Storage Future 
  • Grid-Scale Auctions & MACSE: The New Era of Utility Storage Deployment 
  • C&I Energy Storage 2.0: Unlocking Value Stacking and Industrial Flexibility
  • Beyond Lithium: The Technologies Powering Italy’s Next Storage Decade

Join the conference session Powering Italy’s Storage Decade: Markets, Technologies & the Road to 72 GWh on March 05 | 2 PM at the Rimini Expo Centre, Vision Arena, Hall D3!

   

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

KEY – The Energy Transition Expo

March 4-6, 2026 | Rimini, Italy

Rimini becomes the command hub of clean energy. KEY brings the entire value chain together—technology leaders, investors, EPCs, utilities, policymakers—for three days of deals, demos and decisive conversations. 

Italian Installer Awards Ceremony & Networking Event

March 05, 2026 | 04:30 PM | Rimini Expo Centre, Italy | Innovation Arena (Hall D4)

This exclusive networking event hosted by EUPD Research and KEY is aimed at Italy’s top solar and storage installers in the business.

Italy’s Solar Transformation: Business Models, Policy Shifts & ESG for the Next Decade

March 06, 2026 | 11:15 AM | Rimini Expo Centre, Vision Arena (Hall D3)

This conference session at KEY 2026 will cover Italy's 2030 solar outlook, C&I Solar 2.0, utility-scale PV including auctions, ESG requirements and more.

   
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New Power Optimizer M700-E from BRC Solar | February 5

BRC Solar announces the launch of its new Power Optimizer M700-E, the advanced successor to the popular M600-E. The M700-E delivers up to 700W, maximizes yield under shading, with varying module inclinations, different roof orientations, or when combining modules of different power classes in a single string. Ultra-fast MPP tracking ensures high efficiency, while flexible, inverter-independent design and Plug & Play setup simplify installation. More information is available on the BRC Solar website.

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HYXI Marks Brand Evolution and Launches Flagship Products in Europe | January 30

On January 29, HYXI hosted its 2026 New Product Launch & Partners Conference in the Netherlands, bringing nearly 200 partners across Europe. The event marked the brand evolution from HYXiPOWER to HYXI and the debut of flagship products: HYXI Halo, a plug-in AC-coupled micro ESS; HYXI Atlas, a liquid-cooled 261kWh ESS; and HYXI Cloud, a smart energy platform. Winners of the Installers Award 2025 were announced, highlighting HYXI’s progress in brand development, innovation, and partner collaboration.

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Sungrow Launches Grid-Forming Utility ESS | January 28

Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has launched PowerTitan 3.0, its next-generation liquid-cooled energy storage system for utility-scale applications in Europe. PowerTitan 3.0 addresses key regional challenges—low PPA prices, tightening grid codes, and rising expectations on safety and lifecycle returns—unlocking value across multiple scenarios and delivering EUR 16 million in additional returns for a 1 GWh project*, higher safety and reliability for energy storage stakeholders.

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From Award to Industry Benchmark: Pytes Energy Storage Empowers Austria's Mooshof Farm to Build an Energy-Independent Mode | January 28

In November 2025, Austria's Mooshof Farm won the prestigious Austrian Solar Prize for its innovative energy self-sufficiency project. Facing challenges like an unstable grid, intermittent solar power, and harsh alpine conditions, the farm implemented a solution centered on Pytes' V5 Series energy storage system in spring 2025. The project integrated 96 Pytes V5 battery units, creating a 500 kWh system that works with Victron inverters.

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Where can you meet JA SOLAR in 2026? | January 27

These are the confirmed key trade shows where you’ll find JA SOLAR throughout the year. From Intersolar to Key Energy Rimini and Solar & Storage Live in London, JA SOLAR will travel across Europe to showcase its newest technologies: Deepblue 5.0, HyperGen and BESS. The schedule may evolve, so follow their page for the latest updates.

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Fivefold ISO Certification, Global Trust | January 22

Pylontech has strengthened its global foundation with a comprehensive Fivefold ISO Certification. Achieving ISO 37001, 37301, 22301, 28000, and 50001 signifies our systematic commitment to integrity, resilience, and sustainable operations across anti-bribery, compliance, business continuity, supply chain security, and energy management. For our partners worldwide, this isn't just about certificates. It's about building with a company you can trust—one that is rigorously prepared to manage risk and power progress, together.

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Retrofit Battery for Existing Solar: Optimize Dynamic Tariff Savings | January 22

Sunpura’s retrofit battery solution lets homeowners with existing solar systems optimize dynamic electricity tariffs by storing excess solar energy and using it when prices are high. The AC-coupled S2400AC and S4800AC plug-and-play systems require no inverter change and work with smart meters to forecast prices and automatically shift load. This reduces electricity bills, increases self-consumption, and improves overall energy cost efficiency.

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