Solar & Storage Live UK 2026

Dates
Venue
National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
Industry
Renewable Energy
Official website
solarandstoragelive.com

Solar & Storage Live UK 2026 takes place at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham in Birmingham from 22 September to 24 September 2026. Annual trade expo dedicated to solar energy storage and EV charging solutions for the UK market.

What the fair covers

Solar, wind and storage technology lead the exhibition. Annual trade expo dedicated to solar energy storage and EV charging solutions for the UK market. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.

Dates, venue and getting there

The fair runs from 22 September to 24 September 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham in Birmingham. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Birmingham is the centre of the UK exhibition industry, with a large venue complex served directly by rail and close to an international airport. That combination makes it unusually easy to reach for a fair of its scale, including as a day trip from London.

Planning your visit

Energy sector fairs mix equipment with project development, and the audience reflects that: engineers, procurement teams and developers rather than general buyers. Technical specification and certification dominate booth conversations, and most visitors arrive with a defined project requirement. For Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, that means preparing ahead of the September dates and arriving with a target list of stands.

Language and interpreting support

Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems. An interpreter already working in Birmingham saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.

After the fair

Energy equipment is judged over years rather than months, so warranty terms, performance guarantees and the supplier stability behind them matter more than usual. Confirm certification against the standards your market enforces, and establish what happens if performance falls short.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does Solar & Storage Live UK 2026 take place?

It runs from 22 September to 24 September 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham in Birmingham. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.

What is shown at the fair?

Solar, wind and storage technology lead the exhibition. Annual trade expo dedicated to solar energy storage and EV charging solutions for the UK market.

How much time should I allow?

It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.

Will I need an interpreter?

Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems.

What happens after the fair?

Energy equipment is judged over years rather than months, so warranty terms, performance guarantees and the supplier stability behind them matter more than usual. Confirm certification against the standards your market enforces, and establish what happens if performance falls short.

Where do I find official information and registration?

The organiser's official site (solarandstoragelive.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.