European Solar Industry Census Has Launched
Professionals in the commercial and industrial solar sector can now contribute to a new market analysis.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Would you participate in an industry survey to help establish better market benchmarks?
Orkestra Energy and SunWiz have initiated an industry census to capture operational data across the European commercial and industrial solar market. The five-minute survey aims to provide insights that are currently missing from standard market reports.
Why it matters
This census seeks to surface granular, business-level operational data that remains absent from broader reports, helping stakeholders better understand the current landscape. Insights will be shared with participants through a future webinar and downloadable PDF.
The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and is open to professionals working in commercial and industrial solar in Europe. One randomly selected respondent will receive a €1,000 cash prize for participating.
The players
Orkestra Energy
An energy analytics provider that specializes in software solutions for solar and battery storage projects.
SunWiz
A solar market consultancy that has tracked the renewable energy sector and installation data for over 15 years.
The details
Participants access the survey online to provide anonymous responses regarding their current business operations and market outlook. Once collected, these responses are synthesized with platform data to generate a comprehensive industry report. This process mirrors the methodology used by SunWiz, which has tracked the solar market for over 15 years.
Timeline
The 2025 census was previously conducted in Australia and New Zealand.
The current census covers the European market throughout 2026.
The Home Front
This effort follows a pattern set by the 2025 APAC solar industry census data regarding the shift in demand for battery storage. It marks a significant effort to standardize operational benchmarks for commercial and industrial solar growth.
If you are a professional in the commercial or industrial solar space, consider participating to contribute to the industry report. Anonymous data collected during this census helps define the market standards for battery and solar infrastructure planning.
The takeaway
Industry censuses provide a vital look at operational trends, such as the rising demand for batteries seen in the 2025 APAC report. Professionals should keep an eye on the upcoming webinar announcement to access the finalized market data.
Further reading
For broader trends in renewable energy adoption, visit our Electric Vehicles section.
More information
To participate in the study, access the C&I solar industry census survey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by pv magazine International.
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