Featured in The hunt for high efficiency – 06-2025

Commercial battery opportunities in the UK playbook

Europe needs battery energy storage and the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is poised to play a key role, writes James Allston, co-CEO and head of growth at feasibility modeling software provider Orkestra Energy. But to accelerate adoption at business sites, installation companies must clearly demonstrate the value of solar-plus-storage systems and focus on solving customer challenges.

Following a period of rapid growth, solar expansion in Europe has stalled. Solar markets across the European Union expanded by just 4% in 2024, according to SolarPower Europe’s latest EU Market Outlook for Solar Power report. This is in stark contrast to the average 40% annual growth seen each year since 2020.This slowdown reflects a …

pv magazine
This article is part of pv+
Subscribe digitally to unlock exclusive investigative reporting, expert insights, in-depth analysis, and premium background coverage. Your subscription also includes full access to the digital edition of our magazine.