Solar Meets Storage: Unlocking the Potential of PV Power Plants and Large-Scale Battery Systems

The smarter E Podcast Episode 225 | July 10, 2025 | Language: English

Hybrid solar, which combines solar energy with storage or wind, is key to Europe’s energy transition. It supports system flexibility, improves the cost-effectiveness of an asset and makes energy generation more reliable.

Overall, large-scale storage accounts for a significant portion of the current BESS storage growth. However, there are still a few hurdles to be overcome, and growth isn’t where it should be.

In this episode, we will discuss the current state of the large-scale battery storage market with Antonio Arruebo from SolarPower Europe, focusing on the hybrid solar market, its prospects, and how to overcome the remaining roadblocks.

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Antonio Arruebo and SolarPower Europe

Antonio Arruebo works at the Market Intelligence team of SolarPower Europe, the premier association for the European solar PV and storage sector, which unites 320+ organisations.

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