The 2025 European Smart Energy Exhibition took place in Munich, marking a week since its conclusion. This largest energy industry exhibition in Europe transformed Bavaria’s capital into a global energy hub, achieving remarkable outcomes. Over three days, 2,737 exhibitors from 57 countries showcased their technologies, business models, and market solutions aimed at creating smart, interconnected, and fully renewable energy systems. Approximately 107,000 professionals from 157 countries seized this opportunity to network, initiate collaborations, and launch new projects. Concurrent conferences and related activities attracted more than 2,600 attendees, emphasizing the event’s significance.
The European Smart Energy Exhibition, along with its four main events—Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe—conveyed a clear message: We are the energy system.
New Research Guides a Rapidly Evolving Market
One of the highlights of this year was the release of several critical research reports and white papers that addressed core issues in the energy sector. These documents provided reliable data, market-driven insights, and practical recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and society at large.
Global Outlook: Solar Energy Remains a Driving Force in the Energy Transition
The SolarPower Europe association unveiled its latest report, the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025–2029, during the event in Munich. This report comprehensively analyzed the global photovoltaic market based on data and outlined projections for 2029 across three scenarios. In just 2024, the world is expected to add approximately 600 gigawatts of new solar capacity, solidifying solar energy’s leadership in global power expansion. The report delved into regional market trends, investment climates, policy frameworks, and suggestions for accelerating growth.
The Rise of Battery Storage: Europe Prepares for the Next Phase
Another new study released at the event, the European Battery Storage Market Outlook 2025–2029, explored the robust growth of stationary battery storage solutions, ranging from residential systems to large industrial applications. This report underscored the crucial role of storage technologies in grid stability, energy security, and the achievement of European climate goals, while proposing clear regulatory measures to support sustained market growth.
White Paper: Bidirectional Charging as a Key to Industry Integration
The recently published Whitepaper on Bidirectional Charging also made significant contributions, outlining the immense potential of smart charging infrastructure. Electric vehicles are increasingly viewed as flexible energy storage units capable of absorbing surplus renewable energy and returning 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 essential—a topic that garnered considerable attention during the Munich exhibition.
Exhibition Preview
The next European Smart Energy Exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 23 to 25, 2026, at the Messe München exhibition center, with the dates adjusted to Tuesday through Thursday for the first time.
The slogan for the European Smart Energy Exhibition is “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions”. This largest energy industry exhibition in Europe focuses on cross-industry solutions for a continuous supply of renewable energy in the fields of electricity, heating, and transportation. The exhibition will unite four major events and is eagerly anticipated by organizers and exhibitors alike.
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