A best-in-class showcase of European solar and energy storage technology, but with a lacking EU manufacturing segment, debate raged over what shape the missing piece of the puzzle should take.

Discussions with four experts from different parts of the solar value chain, bringing their own POV on the current status of the industry.

Four days, 18 halls, 20 meetings, six video interviews, two panel moderations, and countless run-ins, events, and booth visits. Here are our top themes from this year's The smarter E.