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Large Scale Solar Southern Europe Summit

Solar + Storage: Powering Southern Europe's Energy Transition
2025-09-16 ~ 2025-09-17 , Athens

Southern Europe's renewable energy sector is evolving rapidly, with nations across the region attracting billions in investment and setting ambitious deployment targets for utility-scale projects. The Balkans are emerging as a renewable energy powerhouse, with the region's combined solar capacity expected to reach 13 GW by 2026. Meanwhile Turkey is positioning itself as a major solar manufacturing hub with 15 GW of new cell production capacity under development.

As adoption accelerates, energy storage is taking center stage as a crucial support for successful renewables penetration. Italy’s utility-scale battery capacity is set to grow sevenfold to 58GWh by 2030, with BESS technology dominating recent capacity market auctions and the MACSE launch expected this year. Romania’s €150 million subsidy scheme aims to add 5GW of storage by 2026, reinforcing the region’s shift to a resilient, renewable-powered grid.

This summit brings together senior decision-makers from leading Developers, EPCs, Banks, and Funds across these key markets, providing an unparalleled platform for industry collaboration. Our carefully curated program addresses critical themes including: 

  • Grid integration strategies and innovative solutions for Southern Europe's unique transmission challenges 
  • The critical role of utility-scale battery storage in counteracting curtailment and stabilising the grid
  • Emerging financing structures and risk management in an evolving interest rate environment 
  • Supply chain resilience and the growing role of European manufacturing 
  • Environmental compliance and biodiversity protection in Mediterranean ecosystems