About Solar & Storage Live UK
Solar & Storage Live UK brings the solar and energy storage industries together at the NEC in Birmingham. Organised by Terrapinn, it is described by the organiser as the UK's largest exhibition for the sector, combining a large exhibition floor with an extensive conference programme.
The event covers the market from rooftop to grid. Content and exhibitors span utility-scale solar and solar farms, energy storage and flexibility, commercial and industrial installations, residential solar and home energy management, and supply for data centres. Skills and workforce development also feature, reflecting the demand for trained installers and engineers. Two related events, EVCharge Live UK and Grid Live UK, are co-located, adding electric vehicle charging and grid infrastructure to the mix.
Exhibitors are typically manufacturers, distributors, technology providers and service companies. The audience brings together the buyers and specifiers who turn products into projects: installers, developers, asset owners and other decision makers from across the energy transition.
For exhibitors, the advantage is reaching very different routes to market under one roof. A battery or inverter brand can meet installers who buy through distribution on one day and talk to developers planning utility-scale schemes the next. The conference sessions on policy, grid connection, planning and finance draw senior attendees and keep visitors on site, which makes it easier to arrange meetings around the talks.
Next edition
Solar & Storage Live UK 2027: what to expect
The 2027 edition runs from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 September 2027 at the NEC, Birmingham, with EVCharge Live UK 2027 and Grid Live UK 2027 alongside. The co-location suits companies whose products link solar, storage, charging and grid connection, as visitors from all of those areas will be in the halls.
Exhibitors should decide early which part of the audience matters most. Installers want to handle kit and compare specifications, so clear product displays and technical information work well. Developers and asset owners generally want a quiet table for longer commercial discussions. Battery systems and other heavy equipment need floor loading and delivery access agreed with the NEC well before build-up.