06/30/2026
The biggest takeaway from Intersolar Europe 2026 wasn’t just the technology—it was the ecosystem.
Walking the exhibition halls filled with over 2,800 exhibitors, it became clear that solar is no longer just about modules. Europe has built an entire industry around solar. Manufacturers, software developers, financing partners, logistics providers, recycling companies, testing laboratories, robotics, O&M specialists, energy management platforms, insurance providers, and countless other businesses are all driving the industry forward together.
Europe is 10–15 years ahead of Canada in solar market maturity.
But that’s exactly why Canada’s future is so exciting.
We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. We have the opportunity to learn from markets that have already solved many of the challenges we’re only beginning to face. By leveraging proven technologies, established best practices, and an already-developed supply chain, Canada can accelerate its transition and build an even stronger, more resilient solar industry.
The opportunity isn’t simply to catch up.
It’s to leapfrog.
The momentum is building, and the companies investing in quality, reliability, durability, and long-term partnerships today will help shape what Canada’s solar industry looks like tomorrow.
We’re excited to be part of that journey.
Thanks to bauersolar for hosting Chris in Munich last week!