The smarter E Europe 2025: Studies, Technologies and Market Trends for the Energy System of Tomorrow
New studies offer guidance in a rapidly evolving market
One of this year's highlights was the release of several key studies and whitepapers focusing on critical questions for the future of the energy sector – providing solid data, market-driven insights and practical recommendations for business, policy and society.
Global outlook: Solar energy remains the driving force of the transition
The European industry association SolarPower Europe presented its latest "Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025–2029" in Munich. The report offers a comprehensive, data-based analysis of global PV markets and outlines projections through 2029 in three scenarios. With approximately 600 GW of newly installed PV capacity in 2024 alone, solar energy continues to lead the expansion of new generation capacity worldwide. In addition to regional market trends, the report provides insights into investment conditions, political frameworks and recommendations for accelerating growth.
Download the full study for free: www.thesmartere.com/publications/global-market-outlook-for-solar-power-2025
Battery storage on the rise: Europe prepares for the next phase
Also introduced in Munich was the new "European Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2025–2029". The study explores the strong growth of stationary battery storage – from residential systems to large-scale industrial solutions. It highlights the role of storage technologies in grid stability, energy security and reaching Europe's climate goals. The report includes clear recommendations for regulatory measures to support continued market growth.
Download the full study for free: www.thesmartere.com/publications/emo2025
Whitepaper: Bidirectional charging as a key to sector integration
Another important contribution came from the new Whitepaper on Bidirectional Charging, which outlines the vast potential of smart charging infrastructure. Electric vehicles are increasingly seen as flexible energy storage units that can absorb surplus electricity from renewables and feed it back into homes, businesses or the grid as needed. This technology reduces grid loads, lowers infrastructure costs and opens up new economic opportunities for utilities, fleet operators and households alike. To realize this potential at scale, clear regulatory frameworks, technical standards and powerful energy management systems are essential – a topic that received significant attention in Munich.
Download the whitepaper for free: www.thesmartere.com/publications/bidirectional-charging
Save the Date
The smarter E Europe will return from June 23 to 25, 2026 – for the first time from Tuesday to Thursday – at Messe München.
About The smarter E Europe
"Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions" – this is the motto of The smarter E Europe. Europe's largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry puts the spotlight on cross-industry solutions for a renewable 24/7 energy supply covering electricity, heat and transport. The smarter E Europe unites four exhibitions and will take place from June 23–25, 2026 at Messe München.
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Contacts
Press contact:Roberto Freiberger | Tel.: +49 163 8430 943roberto.freiberger@ressourcenmangel.de Solar Promotion GmbHPeggy Zilay | Tel.: +49 7231 58598-240zilay@solarpromotion.com
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