We’ve always called it Intersolar, but we should get used to the event’s more meaningful name: The smarter E Europe. This event includes four combined exhibitions that reflect the various trends in energy systems: Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe.
In Munich, from May 7th to 9th, a total of 2,737 exhibitors from 57 different countries were present across 18 pavilions, and the fair was visited by approximately 107,000 people.
The Smarter E Europe brings together the four main trade fairs for the renewable energy industry:
- Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading photovoltaic trade fair
- ees (electrical energy storage) Europe, focusing on energy storage systems
- Power2Drive Europe, the exhibition dedicated to electric mobility and related charging systems
- EM-Power Europe, the trade fair for energy management and integrated energy solutions
VP Solar once again participated as an exhibitor, developing new market relationships through dedicated meetings with both international and Italian customers, with high-quality hospitality thanks to the “Casa Italia” initiative.
Moreover, our attendance to the Intersolar fair and to several related initiatives (conferences, workshops, technical deep-dive sessions, and business meetings) gave us the chance to strengthen our understanding of the ongoing evolution in the market.
Integrated Energy Solutions for C&I and EMS
The C&I segment represents a new market opportunity, with a potential still to be discovered. The integration of these kind of systems can rely on increasingly better products, in terms of high-performance, digitalization and reliability, enabling the use of Energy Management System (EMS) platforms.
For these systems, VP Solar offers an added-value thanks to the experience gained from various cases already implemented, developing a B2B2C business model for its customers. In order to express even more this kind of business, the VP Solar Academy will strengthen its activities by creating specific sessions on these topics for C&I installers and EPCs.
BESS: C&I Energy Storage Solutions
Energy storage is the area with the highest number of proposals and solutions, covering all sizes, needs, and segments. For C&I, the range of solutions varies from a few dozen kWh to several MWh, where reliability and the guarantee of adequate services must be combined with strong competitiveness.
VP Solar’s experience in offering and supplying storage systems is enabled thanks to the technical-commercial team, which always supports EPCs and installers in system sizing, configuration, and installations. Among the developed projects, the design of an 8.8 MWh storage system to be paired with a 6 MWp photovoltaic system to increase intelligent and digital energy management of a manufacturing company in Piedmont is of particular importance.
Fast Charger Stations
Fast chargers are increasingly becoming an integrated technology within C&I energy systems. They are playing a growing role, frequently paired with BESS.
VP Solar supports the selection of solutions and technologies, offering a wide range of products. In this case, we contributed to the design, project management, and delivery of the innovative 600 kW liquid-cooled fast charger installed in our region, Veneto.
Strategic agreements with world-leading manufacturers
Thanks to VP Solar’s strategic role as a specialized B2B distributor, during the fair many supply agreements have been established, allowing customers to benefit from the best conditions, even during periods of tensions and availability constraints.
Currently, some market dynamics from extra-European origin have limited the arrival of products, but with proper planning and a reliable distributor, excellent conditions can still be achieved.
The smarter E Europe will return to Munich from June 23–25, 2026.
