The UK's largest solar & storage event comes to the NEC this month

Arriving in Birmingham for 24-26 September, visitors to Solar & Storage Live will meet with 500 global exhibitors including PV and solar panel manufacturers, battery and storage systems manufacturers, UK wholesalers and distributors, mounting systems suppliers, solar project developers, and more. 

Industry leading companies and organisations exhibiting include Solar Energy UK, MCS, GivEnergy, Fronius, RSK, AIKO, Sungrow, Sunsykn, Belectric, ESS Inc, Huawei, NHOA Energy, Solarport, and more. 

The show is not only for those already delivering solar projects, but anyone looking to understand the opportunity that solar presents to their business – installers, commercial and industrial businesses, property developers and landowners, and utility companies. If you need to cut your company’s energy bills or are looking for new revenue streams, you can’t afford to miss Solar & Storage Live UK.  

Speakers 

Over 250 expert speakers will be attending the show, ready to share solar project case studies and product demos. Policy makers and industry heads will also present their UK solar market outlooks, including:  

● Tim Warham – Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 

● Wera Hobhouse – Member of Parliament for Bath,House of Commons 

● Edward Morello – Member of Parliament for West Dorset, House of Commons 

● Gillian Martin – Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Scottish Government  

● Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK 

● Ian Rippin, Chief Executive, MCS 

● Sonia Dunlop – CEO, Global Solar Council 

● Scott Duncan – Head of Solar and Storage, OVO 

● Deanna Greenhalgh – Director of Development, C&I, EDF Renewables UK 

● Ross Grier, Chief Operating Officer, NextEnergy Capital 

● Jonathan Scurlock, Chief Adviser, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, National Farmers' Union 

and more... 

Zones 

Solar & Storage Live is renowned for its dedicated zones - all designed to provide the industry with up-to-date training and jobs, product knowledge and networking (essential for finding the right project partners). 

European Solar Games - The Games are coming to Birmingham, courtesy of Esdec. Watch UK installation teams compete LIVE on show-floor rooftops for the coveted UK Champion title. 

Installer Training Hub - Dedicated to Solar PV Module and Mounting, BESS, and Inverter installation and commissioning, swing by to get hands-on with the latest products and training. Bookable workshops available for installers.  

Meetup Zone – one hour networking slots with standards and accreditation bodies (such as MCS and NAPIT), and solar associations and networks. This is where you will meet the partners who can work with you to plan and deliver your solar projects.  

Recruitment Zone - connects hiring businesses with top-tier jobseekers. LIVE job vacancies are available to view beforehand – then meet with recruiters onsite to discuss your application.  

VIP Zone – Visitors with a VIP Pass have access to the VIP networking lounge – the place to be if you want to meet top-level installers and companies.