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How big is Europe's inverter industry?

In its Inverters 2.0: Strengthening Europe’s inverter industry report, SolarPower Europe said Europe’s inverter manufacturing capacity grew from 72GW in 2022 to 82GW in 2023, representing a 14% growth.

Are European energy storage systems on the rise?

Europe’s utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS) are on the rise, boasting a robust revenue model. The European large storage market is starting to shape up. According to data from the European Energy Storage Association (EASE), new energy storage installations in Europe reached approximately 4.5GW in 2022.

Why is EU inverter market share shrinking?

Image: Enphase Energy Europe boasts more than 82GW of annual inverter production capacity, but EU inverter companies’ market share in the continent is shrinking due to a lack of domestic support policies and fierce competition from Asia — especially China — accounting for only 21% as of 2023, according to trade body SolarPower Europe.

Which countries have the highest demand for energy storage in Europe?

The demand for large-sized energy storage is primarily being fueled by government tenders and market-based projects, signaling a robust growth momentum. Furthermore, Germany, Britain, and Italy stand out as the three countries with the most substantial installed demand in Europe.

How important is utility-scale energy storage in Europe?

Among these, utility-scale ESS installations accounted for 2GW, representing 44% of the total power. EASE predicts that in 2023, new European energy storage installations will surpass 6GW, with utility-scale ESS installations expected to be at least 3.5GW. This points to the growing significance of utility-scale energy storage in Europe.

What drives demand for utility energy storage in European countries?

The demand for utility energy storage in mainstream European countries is primarily driven by government tenders and market projects. Concurrently, with the increased application of utility-scale energy storage projects on the grid side and the power side, there remains a robust growth momentum in installed capacity.