China-EU Solar & Energy Storage Industries Dialogue 2025

The China–EU Solar & Energy Storage Industries Dialogue 2025, brought to you by China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) and EUPD Research, brings together leading policymakers, manufacturers, investors, and analysts from both regions to exchange insights, strengthen cooperation, and foster sustainable growth across global renewable energy sector.
Throughout a full day of data-driven presentations, in-depth market analyses, and exclusive networking, participants will gain first-hand access to:
- Primary research and forecasts from CPIA and EUPD Research
- Policy updates shaping the future of PV and energy storage markets in both regions
- Best-practice case studies from EPCs and leading solar & storage companies across Europe
In this exclusive roundtable, we will discuss how the future of the solar and energy storage industries will take shape on an international level.
From macro-level market and policy outlooks to practical business models and downstream insights, the Dialogue bridges theory and practice — empowering you to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving solar and energy storage landscape.
Alongside expert keynotes and panel discussions, attendees will enjoy several networking sessions designed to create strategic partnerships and cross-border collaboration between China and the EU.
Date: December 2, 2025 | 9:30 – 5:00 PM CET
Venue: Hilton Düsseldorf, Georg-Glock-Straße 20, 40474 Düsseldorf
Language: English
Conference Program: China–EU Solar & Energy Storage Industries Dialogue 2025
| Zeit | Programm |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Registration & Networking Coffee |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks: The State of Solar & Storage in 2025 |
| 10:20 AM | China PV Market and Policy Brief – Trends & Outlook Jialin Ru, Director of International Cooperation Department, China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) |
| 10:40 AM | EU PV + Energy Storage Market Trends & Outlook 2026 Markus Hoehner, President & CEO, EUPD Research |
| 11:10 AM | Launching Ceremony: China–Europe PV & ESS Cooperation Platform Eric Xiao, Head of International Service Platform, China Photovoltaik Industry Association (CPIA) |
| 11:30 AM | Panel Discussion: From Theory to Practice & Winning Business Models in Europe |
| 12:10 PM | The Global Context of China-EU Cooperation on Solar PV and Energy Storage Sonia Dunlop, CEO, Global Solar Council |
| 12:30 PM | Business Lunch Break |
| 1:30 PM | Deep-dive Downstream Stakeholder Analysis – Primary Data Insights from EPCs, Installers & End Customers Julia Züleyha Pohl, Director Research Operations, EUPD Research |
| 1:50 PM | Unpacking Europe’s Solar and Storage Growth Story: The Push, the Pull, and the Path Forward Ali Arfa, Principal Data Manager, EUPD Research |
| 2:10 PM | EPC Best Practice and Business Models of European PV & BESS Projects Dirk Holzrichter, Head of Market Entry & Intelligence, Goldbeck Solar |
| 2:30 PM | Networking Coffee Break |
| 3:10 PM | Europe’s Leading Battery Storage Markets: Opportunities, Challenges & Forecasts Saif Islam, Senior Consultant, EUPD Research |
| 3:30 PM | Future-Ready Warehousing and Logistics Services for PV and BESS Across Europe Chen Si Hellmann, Global VP Rail, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics |
| 3:50 PM | Panel Discussion: Shaping the Future of Europe’s Renewable Energy Ecosystem: Technology, Recycling and Emerging Business Models |
| 4:40 PM | Conference Wrap-up & Networking Session |
Don‘t miss this unique opportunity to connect with top decision-makers and market leaders shaping the next phase of the global energy transition.
In cooperation with our media partner PV Magazine und TaiyangNews.
Should you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact global@chinapv.org.cn
