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Market Insights – April 2026 #2

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

   
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Source: EUPD Research | Global Energy Transition GET-Matrix©


According to EUPD Research, the UK’s solar and storage market is entering a new phase of scale, diversification, and policy-backed acceleration. The UK’s solar PV capacity increased from 14.8 GW in 2021 to 24.1 GW in 2025, with annual additions reaching 3.65 GW in 2025, the highest since 2015.

   
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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!

As the renewables sector gathers in London for Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, you can end the day on a high note with the launch event for GoodWe’s Warm Home All-in-One Energy Solution. Want to explore the latest trends in the UK energy sector and discover how GoodWe’s Warm Home All-in-One Energy Solution is addressing current market needs? 


Then walk over to the Crowne Plaza London Docklands after the trade fair! Experts will share the latest UK market insights and GoodWe’s innovative solution, and you will have the opportunity to network with peers over drinks and dinner.


Agenda

17:30: Registration, Welcome Drinks & Starters 

18:00: Program 

  • UK Market Insights & Analysis 
  • UK Storage Market & Demands 
  • UK Warm Homes Plan 
  • One-stop Solution for Warm Homes 

19:30: Dinner & Networking


Join Powering Warm Homes of Tomorrow on April 29, 2026 | 05:30 PM – at Crowne Plaza London Docklands in London, England!

   

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Italy’s Solar & Storage Sector — Present & Future #2 | April 16, 2026 | SSDC

Explore exciting content from the showfloor of KEY - The Energy Transition Expo 2026. Get ready for booth walkthroughs!

   

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Intersolar Europe @ The smarter E

June 23-25, 2026 | Messe München

Join Intersolar Europe 2026 as part of The smarter E Europe in Munich! Explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the solar industry at Europe’s leading platform for the energy transition. 

ees Europe 2026: Innovating Energy Storage | June 23-25, 2026 | Messe München

Every year, ees Europe, Europe’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems, provides a networking opportunity for the industry’s key players all under the motto “Innovating Energy Storage”. It focuses on the latest technologies, trends and market developments. ees Europe will take place as part of The smarter E Europe.

   
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[DE] New 2‑in‑1 Module Inverter: Maximize Your Efficiency with Half The Effort | April 16

ATMOCE will expand its “MI” series in the second quarter of 2026 with a powerful new 2‑in‑1 variant. With up to 1,200 W of rated power, the new device combines flexibility with maximum efficiency. Whether for residential or commercial projects, the series is fully compatible with existing 1‑in‑1 devices and scales effortlessly. Get all the details at their exclusive premier on April 16, 2026 from 10:00-11.00.

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From Device Stacking to Smart Aggregation: HEMS Redefines The RESS Value Model | April 15

As residential energy storage systems (RESS) become commoditized, value shifts from hardware alone to intelligent Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS). HEMS enables installers and partners to move beyond price-based competition by delivering full-system integration, unlocking recurring revenue through AI-driven energy services, and accessing energy markets via virtual power plants. This transforms RESS projects into long-term, monetizable assets.

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AdvanSol Data Control Box Launch — A Data Control Hub Designed for PV Power Plants | April 15

AdvanSol V2.5 Data Control Box redefines the distributed PV control architecture with system-level thinking, serving as the control and data management hub for distributed PV projects. The control box communicates with micro-controllers via PLC (or HPLC) to control them and collect module-level data captured by the micro-controllers (MR/MRO).

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From "Electricity Anxiety" to "Energy Freedom" — Lessons from The Shanxi Gaoping Photovoltaic-Storage-Charging Project | April 13

In Majiagou Village, Shanxi Province, this project faced a critical technical challenge: how to simultaneously maximize the power generation revenue of an 890.8 kWp photovoltaic (PV) system and meet the high-power charging demands of electric vehicles (EVs) — all while operating under the constraint of limited transformer capacity and ensuring safe, stable performance in extreme outdoor environments.

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SolaX Power Ranked SMM Tier 1 Inverter Supplier | April 10

SolaX Power has recently been recognized as the SMM Tier 1 Inverter Supplier, a prestigious acknowledgment that highlights the strong capabilities in product performance, supply reliability, and global industry influence. SolaX Power are committed to delivering high-performance inverter solutions that empower clean energy adoption across residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications.

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From Traditional Brewing to a Smart Energy Hub: An Austrian Beer Restaurant Achieves Energy Independence and Revenue Growth | April 7

Driven by Europe's energy transition and rising low‑carbon demand, Gasthausbrauerei Zum Alfons in Rutzenham partnered with Dyness to install a 983 kWh solar–storage–charging microgrid. The integrated PV + STACK100 battery system meets volatile brewing and restaurant loads, stores daytime surplus, smooths peak demand, and readies the site for EV charging.

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Powering C&I Operations: A Real‑World C&I Solar + Storage Project | April 7

Get a great example of how solar and storage come together to deliver real value for C&I applications, and take a closer look at one of our latest PV and energy storage projects in Spain. The installation integrates a 704 kWp photovoltaic system with a 1.9 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and is fully powered by Canadian Solar technology — combining PV modules, inverters, and seven KuBank 2.0 energy storage systems into one optimized, end-to-end solution.

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JA SOLAR x BVB: Behind The Scenes | April 2

More than 11,000 n-type JA SOLAR TOPCon modules. One iconic football stadium in Dortmund. This is the story of how JA SOLAR panels got there. A behind-the-scenes video capturing the journey of the project, from production to installation. JA Solar partnered with Borussia Dortmund to bring renewable energy to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The modules traveled thousands of kilometers by sea, via Rotterdam, and across Europe in specially branded JA SOLAR x BVB containers. The result: 1,700 tonnes of CO₂ avoided every year. But the full impact goes far beyond this single number.

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400MWh Project Delivery: Pylontech Supports The Ningxia Yongning Standalone Energy Storage Project | April 2

Pylontech has completed the delivery of the 200MW / 400MWh Ningxia Yongning Standalone Energy Storage Project in Yinchuan, Ningxia. Designed to support power system flexibility and renewable energy integration, the project marks another solid step in Pylontech's utility-scale energy storage practice. 

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