2025 European Smart Energy Exhibition: Insights on Future Energy Systems, Technologies, and Market Trends

The 2025 European Smart Energy Exhibition has recently concluded in Munich, marking a significant event in the energy sector. As the largest energy industry trade fair in Europe, it transformed the Bavarian capital into a global hub for energy innovation, achieving remarkable outcomes. Over three days, a total of 2,737 exhibitors from 57 countries showcased their technologies, business models, and market solutions aimed at creating intelligent, interconnected, and fully renewable energy systems. This event attracted approximately 107,000 professionals from 157 countries, all eager to network, collaborate, and initiate new projects. Additionally, the accompanying conferences and events garnered substantial attention, with participation exceeding 2,600 attendees.

The exhibition, along with its four major components—the Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe—delivered a clear message: We are the energy system.

New Research to Guide a Rapidly Evolving Market

This year’s highlights included the release of several key research reports and white papers addressing core issues in the energy sector. These documents provide reliable data, market-driven insights, and practical recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and society.

Global Outlook: Solar Energy Remains a Driving Force in Energy Transition

The SolarPower Europe association unveiled its latest report, the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025–2029, in Munich. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of global photovoltaic markets based on data and outlines three scenarios for projections through 2029. In 2024 alone, it is expected that approximately 600 GW of new photovoltaic capacity will be added globally, with solar energy continuing to lead in the expansion of new electricity generation capacity. Besides regional market trends, the report also examines the investment landscape, policy frameworks, and suggestions for accelerating growth.

Battery Storage on the Rise: Europe Prepares for the Next Phase

Another significant study released in Munich, titled European Battery Storage Market Outlook 2025–2029, explored the robust growth of stationary battery storage, ranging from residential systems to large-scale industrial solutions. The report emphasizes the role of storage technology in grid stability, energy security, and achieving Europe’s climate goals, while also proposing clear regulatory measures to support ongoing market growth.

White Paper: Bidirectional Charging as a Key to Industry Integration

The newly released Whitepaper on Bidirectional Charging also made an important contribution by outlining the substantial potential of smart charging infrastructure. Electric vehicles are increasingly viewed as flexible energy storage units that can absorb excess renewable energy and return it to homes, businesses, or the grid as needed. This technology can alleviate grid loads, reduce infrastructure costs, and create new economic opportunities for utilities, fleet operators, and households. To realize this potential on a large scale, a clear regulatory framework, technical standards, and robust energy management systems are crucial—topics that were widely discussed at the exhibition.

Exhibition Preview

The next European Smart Energy Exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 23 to 25, 2026 (now adjusted to Tuesday through Thursday) at the Messe München exhibition center. The theme of the exhibition is “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions”, focusing on cross-sector solutions for a continuous supply of renewable energy in electricity, heating, and transport. The exhibition combines four major events and is highly anticipated by organizers and exhibitors alike.