Spencer Ogden was on the ground at one of the industry’s largest global gatherings- Intersolar 2025 in Munich. With thousands of energy professionals and innovators in attendance, the conference covered the full spectrum of solar, energy storage, e-mobility, and battery/BESS manufacturing. Fraser Torrance, Head of Search EMEA and Jack Solman, Principal Consultant from our Glasgow office, were there to connect with clients and candidates, uncover new opportunities, and capture insights shaping the future of clean energy.
Unlike previous years, the spotlight this time wasn’t on solar; it was on the rapid rise of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Stability and scalability improvements, coupled with falling deployment costs, are driving fierce competition for top technical and commercial talent in this space. The message is clear: the race to deploy energy storage at scale is accelerating – and talent will be the differentiator.
As uncertainty continues to challenge the US market, we’re seeing APAC-headquartered manufacturers pivot towards Europe. With expansion plans evolving, the focus is shifting to building in-region teams that can offer strong, localised service support. This strategic shift highlights the growing demand for energy professionals with both technical capability and regional market insight.
From technology talks to client meetings, several consistent themes emerged across the event:
Talks throughout the week also touched on the rise of Chinese players in the market. While there’s a call for fair competition, the underlying message is one of ambition and advancement - and a shared desire across the industry to keep pushing boundaries.
Intersolar 2025 made one thing clear: the clean energy transition is evolving fast - and it’s people who will drive the change. Whether it’s future-focused engineers or commercially savvy consultants, the market needs talent that can keep up with innovation and lead with impact.
To explore more insights from the event or connect with the team, reach out to Jack Solman and Fraser Torrance.