Development of the European home battery market
The European battery storage market is growing fast, but not every country is moving at the same pace. On the one hand, total battery capacity in Europe is increasing strongly, especially because of the growth of large-scale battery systems. On the other hand, the home battery market shows a more mixed picture. Big markets such as Germany and Italy are growing more slowly, while smaller and medium-sized markets are becoming more important.
Growth of home batteries in Europe
According to EUPD, more than 1 million new home batteries were installed in Europe in 2025. This is happening even though growth is slowing down in major markets such as Germany and Italy. Germany is even expected to see a 6% decline, partly because solar panel growth is slowing, regional subsidies are being reduced and the market is shifting more towards business and large-scale storage projects. At the same time, countries such as Austria, France, the Netherlands, Czechia and Sweden are gaining ground. This is mainly driven by falling battery prices, growing interest in self-sufficiency and changes in energy regulations.
Large-scale battery storage is growing faster
Data from SolarPower Europe also show that battery storage is becoming increasingly important in Europe. In 2025, Europe installed 27.1 gigawatt hours of battery storage, a 45% increase compared to 2024. Large-scale batteries are the main driver of this growth and account for 55% of all new storage capacity. However, home battery installations across Europe dropped by 6% to 9.8 gigawatt-hours, mainly due to lower electricity prices and reduced subsidies.
Top 10 countries as growth markets
Growth in Europe is increasingly spreading across a wider group of countries. The market is no longer shaped only by Germany and Italy. Countries such as Austria, France, the Netherlands, Czechia and Sweden are also playing a bigger role. This shows that demand for home batteries is spreading further across Europe. Growth is mainly driven by falling battery prices, greater use of self-generated solar power, dynamic energy contracts, changing subsidy rules and the wish to become less dependent on the electricity grid.
What does this mean for consumers?
For consumers, the growth of the European home battery market mainly means that home batteries are becoming more common. As the market grows, more brands, models and smart features become available. Battery prices are also falling, making home batteries more accessible for more households. At the same time, whether a home battery is attractive still depends heavily on the situation in each country. Rules around subsidies, net metering, VAT and dynamic energy contracts play a big role. For households with solar panels, it is becoming increasingly interesting to store their own generated electricity and use it later.
The European home battery market is still changing quickly. Although total battery storage is growing strongly, the development differs per country and per type of battery. Large-scale batteries are currently growing faster, while the home battery market is slowing down in some countries. Even so, demand for home batteries remains strong, especially in countries where net metering is changing, dynamic energy contracts are becoming more popular and consumers want to use more of their own solar power. For households, this means home batteries are becoming more accessible, better known and smarter.
