The Solar Power Summit 2025, held in Brussels on March 26 and 27, continued to prove its reputation as a key event for the global community in the renewable energy sector. The Association RES Serbia was a proud media partner of this important event, where industry leaders, innovators and policymakers gathered over two dynamic days to explore new directions in the development of solar technology and discuss strategies for accelerating the energy transition in Europe.
The first day was marked by discussions on current challenges in the industry, as well as on modern technologies that can contribute to a more economical and efficient use of solar energy. The panel discussions focused on digital innovations and their importance for the optimization of energy networks.
On the second day of the summit, participants were able to hear about practical examples and experiences from different countries. Special emphasis is placed on projects that show how solar energy can be integrated into local communities, contributing to greener and more sustainable development.
– Renewables – solar – are a defence strategy. We need to make sure that when we talk about security and the new energy security strategy of Europe, renewables have a seat at the table – was concluded by SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger.
With inspiring speeches by experts and the presentation of the latest achievements, the Solar Power Summit once again demonstrated its important position in the formation of global policies for RES. This event not only looked at the current state of the industry, but also provided a clear vision and strategy for the future.
Also, a new report entitled “Embracing the Benefits of Hybrid PV Systems – for Europe’s Energy Transition” has been published. The report highlights the key benefits of hybrid solar systems, which combine solar energy with storage or wind power.
In this report, SolarPower Europe also analyzed market trends, system cost-effectiveness, regulatory barriers and best practices from different countries, providing guidance on how to accelerate the development of these technologies.
Some of the main conclusions are:
- Increased energy security – hybrid systems allow for a more stable energy supply, even when sunlight is not available, thanks to the storage of excess energy or supplementation with wind energy;
- Reduction of energy costs – these systems reduce the cost of electricity generation by about 10% compared to stand-alone solar projects;
- Greater integration of renewables – the combination of solar and wind energy increases the number of hours per year when renewables can meet energy demand, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
You can read the full report below:
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