With over two decades of inverter innovation and 100GW installed globally, Solis has become a key player in Europe’s transition to smarter, more flexible solar energy.
Ahead of Solar & Storage Live Paris, Pierre Agrel, Product Solutions Specialist for France, discusses Solis’ growing presence in France.
He dives into the challenges and opportunities in hybrid and storage adoption, and how AI-driven energy management is shaping the continent’s solar future.
What is Solis’ role in the European PV and storage market?
Solis plays a leading role in Europe’s transition toward smarter, more flexible solar power. With over 20 years of inverter innovation and a global installed base exceeding 100GW, we’ve built a strong presence across Europe – from residential rooftops to multi-megawatt utility sites.
In France, our current focus is on providing reliable hybrid and storage-ready inverter solutions that enable self-consumption, grid independence, and long-term value for both installers and end users.
As one of the world’s largest inverter manufacturers, we combine the scale and R&D power of a global brand with a local support network, ensuring European customers have direct access to training, service, and technical expertise.
Our team in France is dedicated not only to the pre-sales process, but in-country support function for installers.
What is Solis’ track record in Europe so far?
Solis has been active in Europe for over 15 years, building a trusted reputation for reliability, innovation, and local service.
Today, we have a team of around 120 dedicated professionals across Europe – from technical engineers and service specialists to local sales and marketing teams – all focused on supporting installers, distributors, and end users in this market.
Our success is reflected in thousands of installations across the continent, covering residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
Recent highlights include providing the inverters for the largest solar installation in Norway, a landmark project that showcases our capability in challenging climates and our strength in utility and large C&I applications.
Beyond products, Solis offers comprehensive service and support throughout the entire project lifecycle – from pre-sales design and local training to after-sales technical assistance and remote system monitoring via SolisCloud.
We also deliver regular installer training days, webinars, and technical workshops, ensuring partners have the knowledge and confidence to get the most from our technology.
What are the biggest barriers to scaling hybrid and storage adoption in France and Europe?
The biggest challenges today are grid complexity, regulatory fragmentation, and awareness. While technology is ready, many markets still lack unified standards for hybrid integration, grid export, and energy storage.
Installers also face steep learning curves as hybrid systems become more advanced. That’s why Solis invests heavily in training, education, and tools like SolisCloud AI – to make smart energy management simple and accessible for everyone.
Another barrier is economic: energy storage still carries higher upfront costs, but as prices fall and dynamic tariffs expand across Europe, the ROI for hybrid systems is becoming clearer.
The recent transition from hourly to 15-minute settlement periods for dynamic tariffs will only accelerate that trend, rewarding systems that can respond in real time.
How do you see the French market evolving over the next five years?
France is entering a new phase of solar growth, driven by policy support, corporate sustainability goals, and energy independence priorities.
In the next five years, we expect to see:
- Rapid expansion of hybrid systems — especially in the C&I sector — as businesses seek cost control and resilience.
- Smarter, AI-enabled energy management, integrating dynamic tariffs and virtual power plant participation.
- Growth in storage capacity at both residential and commercial levels, supported by improving battery economics.
- Tighter grid requirements that will favour high-efficiency, certified inverter solutions like Solis.
Solis aims to play a major role in this evolution – empowering French installers and end users with technology that’s simple, reliable, and ready for the energy future.
As a Platinum Sponsor for Solar & Storage Live Paris, what can our audience expect to see from Solis at the show?
We’re excited to showcase some of our most advanced energy solutions – including the new Solis S6-EH3P(80–125)K-H three-phase hybrid inverter.
This system is designed for commercial and industrial applications, featuring high efficiency, flexible battery integration, and intelligent energy management. It’s especially fitting to unveil it here in France, the first country in Europe where this inverter has been installed.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about Solis AI, our new artificial intelligence technology that was recently activated across Europe.
Integrated into the SolisCloud platform, Solis AI helps users automatically optimise energy use and maximise savings based on real-time conditions (dynamic tariffs, weather, and consumption patterns), all without any manual input.
We’re looking forward to connecting with installers, partners, and energy professionals from across Europe: sharing ideas, insights, and the latest innovations shaping the future of solar.
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