Solar & Storage Live UK 2024 finished on a high in September, having drawn over 15,000 attendees to Birmingham’s NEC and breaking records as the most-attended event in Solar & Storage Live history.
Over three days, professionals from across the solar and energy storage industries explored innovations, networked with peers, and connected with over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest in solar technology and energy storage solutions.
With 250 speakers, all experts in their fields, the event delivered valuable insights into emerging market trends, policy developments, industry solutions, and talent training.
Six on-site theatres featured discussions on solar projects, training workshops, and demonstrations, making the event a comprehensive showcase for the industry.
Furthermore, with 435,949 social media impressions and over 54,130 connections made through the event app, Solar & Storage Live UK 2024 demonstrated its digital reach alongside in-person engagement.
All these factors worked together to underscore the event’s role as the premier hub for solar and energy storage.
Lawrie Wilson, European Sales Manager for Jinko ESS Europe, praised the event, saying, “Solar & Storage Live is a great place to meet old and new customers, network, create opportunities, and get your brand out to a lot of people very quickly.”
Salman Latif, UK National Sales Manager for Solis, highlighted the event’s significance, noting, “This flagship event offers a central hub for networking in the UK’s solar industry. We’ve been busy meeting a range of clients in an ideal setting.”
The event also celebrated top industry talent at its awards evening, recognising achievements with awards including and more:
- Contractor of the Year – Emtec Energy
- Solar and/or Storage Product Innovation – Sungrow
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Nick Boyle, CEO, Lightsource BP
- Women in Energy Award – Liz Cammack (previously MacFarlane), Segen Ltd
Looking ahead, Solar & Storage Live UK aims to build on this year’s success, fostering continued growth and innovation within the renewable energy sector.
Sign up for the 2025 edition is free, and can be found at the event’s website: www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/solar-storage-live/index.stm