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This report analyses the current status, development, and trends of solar thermal energy, including both concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar heat for buildings, district heating, and industrial processes.
On 13 October 2025 the European Commission adopted Regulation 2025/2052, introducing updated “ecodesign” standards for external power supplies (EPS), portable-battery chargers, wireless chargers / charging pads, and USB-Type-C cables.
China's PV manufacturing sector is operating at full capacity ahead of an April 1 export tax change, contributing to module price increases of 20% to 30% in parts of the supply chain and raising risks for price-sensitive European commercial and utility-scale projects in early.
This table summarizes the VPP programs that include battery storage, and provides links to relevant program pages and documents. This table was last updated in February 2026.
This is where industrial energy storage cabinets become game-changers. "The average Slovak factory spends €120,000 annually on peak demand charges - a cost that modern storage systems can reduce by 40-60%. " (2023 EU Industrial Energy Report).