Intersolar Europe: European Solar Industry Responds to Market Changes: Focus on Hybrid PV and New Financing Models

2026-02-24 - 13:43

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany -- The European solar market continues to grow. According to SolarPower Europe’s latest European Market Outlook, 2025 marked another strong year for photovoltaics (PV) within the European Union. When it comes to annual expansion rates, Germany is at the top of the list, followed by Spain, France, Italy and Poland. The importance of solar energy in meeting Europe’s power needs continues to grow. At the same time, many countries are changing their subsidies and financing models, creating new challenges for investors. While regulatory instruments, such as contracts for difference (CFDs), provide a new order, the industry is responding with market-based solutions, such as hybrid PV power plants and hybrid power purchase agreements (PPAs). Intersolar Europe offers guidance: At The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry at Messe München, trade visitors can experience innovations, discuss new business models and meet project developers, manufacturers and investors from June 23–25, 2026. More than 2,800 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to attend in 2026. Read More