SolarPower Europe and Rystad Energy have worked together for several years, collaborating on market analysis and insights supporting the solar sector. This new Prime Market Research Partnership marks a step up in the relationship, designed to deepen cooperation, expand analytical support and further strengthen SolarPower Europe’s research, policy and member engagement activities.
Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and intelligence company, delivering data, analysis and insights that enable evidence‑based decision‑making across global energy markets. Through the enhanced partnership, Rystad Energy will contribute robust data analysis, expert insights and modelling to SolarPower Europe’s flagship reports and policy positions, including extended analytical support covering both solar PV and battery storage.
The partnership also strengthens collaboration across SolarPower Europe’s platforms and high‑level engagements. Rystad Energy will engage directly with SolarPower Europe’s membership and wider stakeholder network, including through expert contributions to member‑exclusive market webinars, participation in high‑level events, and integration as Prime Partner within the Battery Storage Europe Platform. Together, the organisations will also collaborate closely on SolarPower Europe’s upcoming Solar+ report, exploring the role of solar PV in delivering the EU’s 2030 energy targets. The report will be published this week at the SolarPower Summit 2026.
This partnership comes at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. As solar and storage technologies play an increasingly central role in strengthening energy security, reducing costs and enhancing industrial competitiveness, high‑quality market intelligence is essential to delivering an effective policy framework.
Michael Schmela, Executive Advisor and Director of Market Intelligence at SolarPower Europe, said:
“We’re very pleased to build on our long‑standing collaboration with Rystad Energy through this Prime Market Research Partnership. Working together on flagship analysis such as our upcoming Solar+ report shows the real value of this cooperation - combining deep market expertise to demonstrate how scaling up solar PV and battery storage can deliver a more affordable, secure and resilient power system for Europe by 2030.”
About Rystad Energy
Rystad Energy is a leading global independent research and energy intelligence company dedicated to helping clients navigate the future of energy. By providing high-quality data and thought leadership, our international team empowers businesses, governments and organizations to make well-informed decisions.
Our extensive portfolio of products and solutions covers all aspects of global energy fundamentals, spanning every corner of the oil and gas industry, renewables, clean technologies, supply chain and power markets. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with an expansive global network, our data, analysis, advisory and education services provide clients a competitive edge in the market.
For more information, visit www.rystadenergy.com.
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