Intersolar Europe, the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry, will be held from 7 to 9 May 2025 in Munich, , as part of The smarter E Europe. The event is expected to bring together more than 3 exhibitors and attract over 110 visitors from around the world.
With the participation of manufacturers, distributors, installers, project developers and start-ups, the fair offers a unique opportunity for global networking and knowledge exchange.
This year's central themes include hybrid projects and commercial photovoltaic systems, as well as agricultural, floating and BIPV applications. In addition, the combination of solar power with storage systems and electromobility will be extensively explored.
Together with other exhibitions and conferences at The smarter E Europe, Intersolar will provide a comprehensive overview of the present and future of the global energy transformation.
Advancement of solar energy in Europe
Solar energy continues to lead the energy transition in Europe. According to the latest study by SolarPower Europe, a new record was set for 2024 with 65,5 GW of installed solar power.
The projection for 2030 is to reach 816 GW of photovoltaic capacity, almost tripling the 338 GW of 2024 in just six years. This growth reflects the vast potential for investment, technological innovation and uninterrupted renewable energy supply.
Cost reduction and solar competitiveness
The solar energy market has been experiencing a continuous reduction in costs, driven by economies of scale and technological advances. According to OPIS, in November 2024, the price of PV modules ranged between 6 and 13 euro cents per watt-peak (€ct/Wp) in , while in China it was around 9 €ct/Wp and in the United States, between 27 and 28 €ct/Wp.
According to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, the LCOE in for large-scale photovoltaic plants ranged from 4 to 7 euro cents per kilowatt-hour, while plants with battery storage had a cost of between 6 and 11 euro cents per kilowatt-hour.
In comparison, conventional sources such as coal and gas have much higher costs, ranging from 15 to 33 euro cents per kilowatt-hour, while nuclear energy reaches up to 49 euro cents, making it uncompetitive in addition to its environmental and operational disadvantages.
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