Apricum articles
Our view on the latest developments in the cleantech industry.
Where to Invest in Europe’s Upstream Battery Market — Trends, Risks & Success Factors
As capital begins to return to Europe’s upstream battery sector, investors are becoming more selective. This article explores key success factors, emerging technology trends, and where to invest next — from solid-state breakthroughs to strategic offtake agreements and Asia–Europe partnerships.
New Apricum White Paper: How Heat Pumps Are Powering Europe’s Energy Transition
As Europe accelerates its shift to low-carbon energy, heat pumps are playing a critical role — but the path to widespread adoption remains complex. Download Apricum’s new white paper to understand the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the European heat pump sector.
From PV Pains to Battery Gains: What We Learned at Smarter E Europe 2025
Smarter E Europe highlighted trends in utility-scale PV, digitalization, C&I solutions, evolving BESS designs, HEMS consolidation, and rising sodium-ion tech amid regulatory uncertainty and market hesitation among solar and mounting players.
Playing Offense in the PPA Space with 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy PPAs
As corporate decarbonization targets become harder to meet, the rise of 24/7 carbon-free electricity (CFE) PPAs present a much sought-after solution for companies seeking to further decarbonize their emissions.
European heat pump market outlook: Insights from Apricum’s new market model
Apricum latest proprietary market model for the European heat pump sector provides robust data to enhance its deep understanding of the market drivers, dynamics, technologies and regulations in the heat pump space.
District heating, the hidden champion of the energy transition?
District Heating Networks (DHNs) are gaining renewed interest due to their role in Europe’s transition to renewable and low-carbon energy with significant market growth is projected.
Harnessing the potential of HEMS and VPPs: A strategic opportunity for utilities and retailers
The shift toward HEMS and VPPs marks a transformative moment for energy utilities and technology providers, offering a path to a win-win situation for the grid, customers and retailers. By proactively positioning in this market, players can seize a first-mover advantage that will prove crucial as competition intensifies.
Private sector opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s cleantech revolution
This article explores Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 cleantech transformation, focusing on growth opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, EVs and energy efficiency. It highlights private sector opportunities to engage in the Kingdom’s evolving renewables market.
Navigating the future of battery tech: Lithium-sulfur batteries
This article focuses on lithium-sulfur batteries and is the third of a three-part series exploring key cutting-edge battery technologies, their potential impacts on the lithium-ion incumbent, and the timeline for their development and commercialization.
The MENA region – the next hot market for energy storage
The rapid growth rate of energy storage in the MENA region, led by the GCC, is surprising many analysts. Saudi Arabia, in particular, is set to be the third biggest global BESS market after the USA and China in 2026.
How drones and AI are changing power grid inspections
To support the energy transition, power grids need modernization and efficient inspections. Drones and AI are transforming grid inspections by reducing costs, improving image capture and enabling “virtual” analysis.
Investing in substations: Opportunities in the heart of the power grid
As demand for electricity increases due to population growth and the decarbonization of our energy systems, we need more substations and more investment. What challenges and opportunities exist for infrastructure funds to invest and for energy generators to release capital?