Brussels solar plus storage

What is solar-plus-storage?

Solar-Plus-Storage is more than just a combination of technologies—it represents energy democratization, empowering individuals to become producers and managers of clean energy. As technology advances and policies support further adoption, these systems will become a standard feature for homes, businesses, and national energy strategies.

Are solar-plus-storage systems a key pillar of energy transition?

As the global climate crisis intensifies and renewable energy technologies advance, Solar-Plus-Storage systems are emerging as a core pillar of energy transition. These systems are not just tools for households and businesses to reduce electricity costs—they are essential for grid stability, energy independence, and achieving net-zero carbon goals.

Are solar and storage delivering European energy security and competitiveness?

The new reports underline the potential of solar and storage delivering European energy security and competitiveness. ‘Embracing the benefits of Hybrid PV systems’ – which includes solar hybrid projects with storage, wind, or both – estimates that hybrid projects have a 10% lower Levelised Cost of Electricity compared to standalone projects.

What are Europe's 'flexible buildings & resilient grids' & 'mission Solar?

Complementing SolarPower Europe’s flagship flexibility reports, like the annual ‘EU Battery Energy Storage Systems Outlook’, or Mission Solar 2040, the Association has published two further reports. ‘Flexible Buildings, Resilient Grids’ and ‘Embracing the benefits of Hybrid PV systems’ focus on distributed and utility flexibility respectively.