The evidence from Intersolar Europe 2026, recent geopolitical shocks, and new financing models all point to the same conclusion, according to Euractiv: the bottleneck is no longer manufacturing capacity, but grid connection.
The same source (EBRD) confirms that the EU is supporting the project through EFSD+ guarantees and grant funding for transmission infrastructure. Specific grant amounts were not disclosed in the available source.
| Segment | Key Trend | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Bigger home batteries (10+ kWh) | ESS News |
| C&I | Modular, scalable storage systems | ESS News |
| Modules | ABC technology for both markets | PV Tech |
| Grid | Connection delays remain the key constraint | Euractiv |
