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Trade Fair

The smarter E Europe 2026

Europe's largest platform for the energy industry in Munich, hosting Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and EM-Power Europe.

Dates
23–25 Jun 2026
Location
Munich, DE
Organizer
Solar Promotion GmbH
Format
On-site

Intelligence from this event

Interview · Europe

Hoenergy Shifts European Strategy to C&I Storage, Targets Geographic Proximity

Julia Z. Pohl, Director Research Operations at EUPD Group, speaks with Zene Shi, Overseas Sales Director at Hoenergy, at The smarter E Europe 2026. They discuss the evolving European energy storage market, highlighting the shift from residential to C&I and market-driven economics, and Hoenergy's strategic focus within this landscape.

Interview · Europe

Antaisolar VP Lloyd Li on European PV Tracking Systems and Regional Market Growth

Saif Islam, Senior Consultant at EUPD Group, speaks with Lloyd Li, Vice President at Antaisolar, at The smarter E Europe. They discuss Antaisolar's comprehensive PV racking solutions and how the company addresses varied market demands across different European regions. Li highlights the strategic importance of localized service and product adaptation for future growth.

Interview · Europe

OSDA Solar on European Market Maturity and Potential EU Manufacturing Initiatives

Julia Z. Pohl, Director Research Operations at EUPD Group, speaks with Lisa Hirvonen, Business Development Director at OSDA Solar, during The smarter E Europe 2026. Their discussion focuses on the European solar market's evolution into a mature phase and OSDA Solar's strategy for vertical and horizontal integration. Hirvonen also touches upon the company's future plans,…

Interview · Europe

OSW CEO Andy Cheng on Europe’s Booming Solar & Storage Market and Installer Digitalization

Daniel Fuchs, CCO at EUPD Group, interviews Andy Cheng, CEO of OSW, at The smarter E Europe 2026. They discuss the increasing penetration of solar and battery storage in Europe and the growing demand for digital and financing solutions among installers.

Interview ·

SAJ CEO Ouyang Discusses European C&I Storage Growth & ‘Elekeeper’ VPP Strategy

At The smarter E Europe, Julia Z. Pohl, Director of Research Operations at EUPD Group, speaks with Samil Ouyang, CEO & Chairman of SAJ. They explore the dynamics of the European energy storage market, focusing on residential and C&I segments, and SAJ's strategic positioning as an energy service provider.

Interview · Europe, CEE, Bulgaria

Tecloman Targets Eastern Europe BESS Growth and AI-Driven Microgrid Solutions

Daniel Fuchs, CCO at EUPD Group, interviews Alexandra Hu, Vice President Global Market at Tecloman, at The smarter E Europe 2026. They discuss Tecloman's strategic expansion into Eastern European markets and its development of advanced BESS and EV charging solutions, particularly for AI data centers.

Interview · Europe

REFU Addresses EU Market Shift to Utility-Scale and NIS2 Security Compliance

At The smarter E Europe 2026, Daniel Fuchs, CCO at EUPD Group, speaks with Tilo Zwesper, Sales Representative DACH at REFU. They discuss the evolving European energy market, noting a shift from residential to C&I and utility-scale projects, and the increasing demand for data security, personal service, and efficient commissioning.

Industry highlights from this event

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

APsystems Delivers Integrated Microinverter & AC Battery Solutions up to 5 MW

At The smarter E Europe 2026, Eberhard Löffler, Business Development Manager DACH at APsystems, presents the company's product portfolio. The display features microinverter and AC battery storage solutions designed for residential, small-to-medium enterprise, and large-scale commercial & industrial applications, highlighting an all-in-one ecosystem for installers.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

Jackery SolarVault 3 Series: DIY Balcony Solar Storage with Integrated AI Management

Lewes Liu, Country Sales Manager for DACH at Jackery, presents the company's latest solar and energy storage innovations at The smarter E Europe 2026, part of Intersolar. The walkthrough highlights the Jackery SolarVault 3 series, a DIY balcony solar energy storage system, alongside its AI-powered energy management solutions.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

LONGi unveils World’s First Class A Fire-Resistant Modules and HiMo 1 Pro BESS with Advanced Safety

Lola Li, General Manager Italy and France DG business at LONGi, presents the company's new product launches at The smarter E Europe 2026. The showcase highlights their fire-resistant photovoltaic modules and the HiMo 1 Pro Battery Energy Storage System for C&I applications, emphasizing safety and reliability through integrated technology.

Interview · Sponsored

Federation of Shenzhen Commerce Highlights Digital Energy Expo in Shenzhen

Daniel Fuchs, CCO at EUPD Group, interviews Hui Lin, President of the Federation of Shenzhen Commerce, at The smarter E Europe. Ms. Lin discusses her impressions of the Munich exhibition and extends an invitation to the 4th International Digital Energy Expo in Shenzhen, highlighting its growth and significance for the global energy transition.

Interview · Sponsored

Sungrow Details Power Harbor System and AI for Dynamic Tariffs in European Residential Market

At The smarter E Europe 2026, Peiyun Wu, Technical Sales Manager at Sungrow, and Devon, Product Manager at Sungrow, discuss the company's strategy for the booming European residential solar market with EUPD Groups's Mark Neale. They highlight Sungrow's all-in-one solutions, including high-capacity batteries, and the use of AI models to maximize revenue from dynamic tariffs…

Interview · Sponsored

Suntech Unveils Ultra T 3.0 and SunStorage for European Utility Market

Julia Z. Pohl, Director of Research Operations at EUPD Group, interviews Alexander Romanos, Country Manager at Suntech, at The smarter E Europe 2026. Romanos discusses Suntech's new Ultra T 3.0 modules and SunStorage product, highlighting their focus on high-power utility solutions and future innovations like tandem cells.

Interview · Sponsored

Ultimati Energie Deutschland GmbH Targets Germany, Benelux with Smart Home Energy & AI DC Solutions

Saif Islam, Senior Consultant at EUPD Group, interviews Jantic Chen, CEO of Ultimati Energie Deutschland GmbH, at The smarter E Europe 2026. They discuss the company's integrated energy management solutions for German-speaking markets and its strategic expansion into the Benelux region, alongside innovative decentralized AI DC technologies.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

Clenergy’s Ascent 1.1: Lightly Ballasted Flat Roof System with Enhanced Lightning Protection

Nathalie Kermelk, Product Director at Clenergy, and René, Solution Engineer, present Clenergy's solar mounting solutions at The smarter E Europe 2026. The walkthrough highlights the ground-mount Solar Tracker and the Ascent 1.1 flat roof system, emphasizing their design and market applicability for installers and developers.

Interview · Sponsored

Jackery Introduces Solar Volt 3 Series and Arc AI for European Home Storage Market

At The Smarter E Europe 2026, Saif Islam of EUPD Research interviewed Stefan Jachmann, Country Sales Manager at Jackery. They discussed the evolving European energy market, focusing on the surge in home battery storage demand and Jackery's new solutions for prosumers.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

LONGi Debuts 680W Back-Contact Module and 6.25 MWh OneBank BESS at Smarter E

Vitor Rodrigues, Technical Director for Europe at LONGi, walks through the company's booth at The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich. He presents the LONGi ONE ecosystem alongside new back-contact PV modules, hail- and soiling-resistant scenario modules, and utility- and C&I-scale BESS units.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

OSW Debuts GreenSketch Software Alongside AlphaESS, Fox ESS, KSTAR at The smarter E 2026

Willem Schwaner, Head of Sales Benelux at OSW, walks through the wholesaler's booth at The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, covering the new GreenSketch design platform and hardware from partner brands AlphaESS, Fox ESS, and KSTAR. Schwaner speaks from direct commercial experience launching these products across Benelux, UK, German, and Australian markets.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

NGEN’s SG Connect Automates BESS and Home Energy Assets Across EU Grid Levels

Matija Dolinar, Chief Commercial Officer of NGEN Group, presents the company's booth at The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich. The focus is SG Connect, a software platform for automating battery energy storage and other distributed assets. Dolinar explains how the platform manages residential and industrial assets across European grid levels and prepares customers for…

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

Pylontech’s Force H3X Inverter Anchors Full ESS Lineup at Intersolar Europe 2026

Mathew Gibbs, Technical Manager at Pylontech, walks through the company's booth at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, covering residential, commercial and utility-scale battery storage systems on display. Gibbs goes through the specifications and installation details of each product shown.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

Zendure Pairs PowerHub With Mix Battery Series for Cloud-Free Whole-Home Backup

Eric Zhang, Product Director at Zendure, walks through the company's new PowerHub and SolarFlow Mix battery lineup at The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich. Zhang, who oversees sales and operations, explains how the ecosystem combines on-grid and off-grid power, EV charging, and metering into a single installation.

Booth Walkthrough · Sponsored

SolaX Power’s Hybrid G4 Pro Adds Dual Battery Ports for V2X DC Wallbox Integration

Rudolf Schell, Technical Manager at SolaX Power Deutschland, walks through the vendor's booth at The smarter E Europe, presenting the new Hybrid G4 Pro inverter, a bidirectional DC wallbox, and an expanding home energy ecosystem. Schell demonstrates the vehicle-to-home function live on the show floor.