EUPD Research Announces Top Innovation Awards 2026 Winners at The smarter E Europe
Munich, Germany | June 2026 – EUPD Research has announced the recipients of the Top Innovation Awards 2026, recognizing the most forward-looking technologies showcased at The smarter E Europe 2026. The awards honor product innovations across solar, energy storage, digital energy management, and integrated energy solutions that are shaping the next phase of the energy transition.
This year’s winners reflect the market’s continued shift toward smarter, more integrated energy ecosystems. Manufacturers are increasingly delivering complete solutions that combine storage, intelligent energy management, AI-driven optimization, and application-specific system design to meet the evolving needs of installers, EPCs, and end users.
“Innovation remains the driving force behind the energy transition, and The smarter E Europe continues to be where these advancements come to life. Our market research consistently shows that downstream intermediaries and prosumers are looking beyond pricing alone. They increasingly value products that offer greater intelligence, integration, flexibility, and long-term value. This year’s award-winning innovations clearly demonstrate the direction our industry is taking as we move into H2 2026.”-Markus A.W. Hoehner, Founder and CEO, EUPD Group
Energy Storage Systems
Energy storage remained the dominant area of innovation at this year’s awards, reflecting the market’s continued shift from standalone solar generation toward integrated energy systems. Award-winning solutions ranged from residential and commercial battery systems to retrofit technologies, industrial battery storage and application-specific storage platforms, demonstrating the increasing importance of flexibility, resilience, and intelligent system integration.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd | Europe | Hi-MO One Pro |
| Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co. Ltd. | Europe | PowerMagic 2.0 and Cube |
| Zendure DE GmbH | Europe | SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro |
| Shenzhen KSTAR New Energy Co., Ltd | Europe | BluePulse Series |
| Dyness Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd | Germany, Netherlands, Sweden | STACK100 |
| Dunext Technology Suzhou Co. Ltd | Bulgaria, Romania, Austria | POWERHILL-233kWh |
| BSLBATT | Netherlands | Mobile Energy Storage System |
| SUNOLOGY | France | Sunology STOREY |
| CONOW | Germany, Netherlands | Lyra 2500 AC |
| TSUNESS Co., Ltd | Netherlands | First Battery Optimizer for AC-Coupled PV Retrofit Storage |
| Teos Energy GmbH | Germany | Engineering-Driven BESS with Advanced Civil Integration |
| Shanghai Hoenergy Power Technology Co., Ltd. | Poland | D-Cube-S125/261 |
| Hiconics ECO-Energy Drive Technology Co., Ltd. | Germany | Powerinfi |
Balcony Energy Storage
Balcony energy storage is rapidly evolving, with compact and user-friendly solutions making self-consumption and energy independence increasingly accessible for residential users.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. | Germany | HiBattery 4020 X |
| Lumenhaus GmbH | Germany | SunMini Balcony Solar Storage System |
| Jackery Technology GmbH | Germany | Jackery SolarVault 3 Pro |
Balcony PV
Innovation in balcony PV continues to expand access to solar energy, with plug-and-play systems simplifying deployment for urban households and apartment dwellers.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| BLUETTI | Germany, France | BLUETTI Balco Series |
PV Modules
This year’s module innovations highlighted advances in application-specific design, efficiency, and performance to address diverse installation requirements.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| LONGi Green Energy Technology | Europe | LONGi Hi-MO9 Scenario-based PV Modules |
| PVolution GmbH | DACH | HELIOPLANT® HEL520 Custom HJT PV Module |
Inverters
Award-winning inverter solutions demonstrated greater integration of power conversion, storage compatibility, and intelligent energy management capabilities.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| LuxpowerTek | United Kingdom | Genova All-in-One Smart Energy Storage System |
| Guangzhou Felicity Solar Technology Co., Ltd. | Germany, Poland, Spain, Romania | IVGM Inverter with 0ms Seamless On/Off-Grid Switching |
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
As distributed energy systems become more complex, advanced EMS platforms are enabling smarter control, optimization, and coordination of energy assets.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| Guangzhou Renepoly Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | Germany | Renepoly EMS Controller |
| NGEN d.o.o. | Germany, Austria | SG Connect |
| Borochi Climate Solutions GmbH | Germany | Borochi All-in-One Energy System |
AI Solutions
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in enhancing energy system intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| MIRA Technologies GmbH | Austria | Layered Security Solutions |
| SolaX Power | Europe | XMATRIX |
Mounting Systems
Innovative mounting solutions continue to improve installation flexibility while supporting new and specialized solar applications.
| Company | Award Region | Awarded Product |
| Garten-PV by Dr. Metje GmbH | DACH | Garten-PV Mounting System |
Collectively, this year’s Top Innovation Award winners reflect the industry’s continued shift toward smarter, more integrated, and application-driven energy solutions. As Europe’s energy transition advances, these innovations are helping shape the next generation of distributed energy systems.
About the Top Innovation Awards
The EUPD Top Innovation Awards recognize outstanding technological innovation across the renewable energy sector, highlighting products that deliver meaningful advances in performance, functionality, user experience, digitalization, sustainability, and market relevance.
Each submission is evaluated by the EUPD Group Sustainable Committee, comprising leading downstream intermediaries and industry experts, through a comprehensive assessment methodology designed to identify innovations with the greatest potential market impact.
Further insights into the latest technology trends can be found in the EUPD Research Global Innovation Report H1 2026, available here: Link
About EUPD Research
For more than 25 years, EUPD Research has been a leading provider of market intelligence, data analytics, and strategic consulting services for the international renewable energy industry. Through comprehensive market research, quality certifications, installer and consumer studies, and strategic advisory services, EUPD Research supports manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders in navigating the global energy transition.