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The sunrise & substation issue · 2027

Solar, storage & grid trade shows 2026–2027: solar, batteries, EV charging, utilitiesCatch the sun. Then wire it to the grid.

Solar, storage and grid trade shows 2026–2027 in the U.S., 26 events in one guide. The largest are RE+ (November 16–19, 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center; 37,000 attendees, per RE+), DTECH (March 1–4, 2027, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta; 18,000+ professionals, per DTECH) and The Battery Show North America (October 11–14, 2027, Huntington Place, Detroit; 16,000+ attendees, per the organizer). Solar and battery floors sell space by quote through the organizer; utility meetings such as APPA and EEI run expo halls or sponsor packages, and IESNA’s 2027 Startup Pavilion booth costs $3,400.

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16 trade shows10 conferences5 global showsBy the Purple Exhibits team.
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SOLAR MODULES & INVERTERSBATTERY STORAGEEV CHARGING & FLEETSTRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTIONCO-OPS & PUBLIC POWERGRID EDGE & DER

01 THE TOP 9

Biggest solar, storage and grid trade shows in the U.S. Nine floors. Where the megawatts get bought.

Ranked by each organizer’s latest published attendance figure. RE+ leads by a wide margin, the two big utility floors follow, and Atlanta and Las Vegas hold most of the top nine.

  1. Solar technician in a hard hat inspecting photovoltaic panels in the sunRE+ 2026November 2026 · Las Vegas37,000 attendees from 115+ countries, per RE+
  2. Downtown Atlanta skyline glowing at dawn above the parkway, seen from the Jackson Street BridgeIEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition 2028April 2028 · Atlanta18,000+ professionals at the 2026 Chicago edition, per IEEE PES
  3. Entrance to the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown AtlantaDTECH 2027March 2027 · Atlanta18,000+ professionals and 3,800+ utility attendees, per DTECH
  4. Huntington Place convention center, formerly Cobo Center, at Washington Boulevard in downtown DetroitThe Battery Show North America 2027October 2027 · Detroit16,000+ attendees, per The Battery Show
  5. Line worker on a hoist repairing high power linesCLEANPOWER 2027May 2027 · Anaheim8,000 attendees at CLEANPOWER 2026 in Houston, per ACP
  6. Female electrician on a ladder holding cables during an indoor installationEV Charging Summit & Expo 2027March 2027 · Las Vegas3,500+ attendees listed for 2027, per Terrapinn
  7. Group of people seated in a meeting room listening to a speakerAPPA National Conference 2027June 2027 · Orlando1,675+ attendees from 350+ utilities in 2026, per APPA
  8. George R. Brown Convention Center facade with red stacks seen across the pond at Discovery Green, HoustonRE+ Texas and RE+ MicrogridsMarch 2027 · Houston1,500 professionals at RE+ Texas 2026, per RE+
  9. Firefighter in full protective gear using a radio outdoorsACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Conference 2027September 2027 · Austin600 attendees at RECHARGE 2026, per ACP

Ranked by the most recent figure each organizer publishes; some are counts from 2026, some are organizer figures with no year, so read each number with its label. IESNA, NRECA TechAdvantage and several regional floors publish no attendance count on the pages linked in this guide. Sources: RE+ 2026 · IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition 2028 · DTECH 2027 · The Battery Show North America 2027 · CLEANPOWER 2027 · EV Charging Summit & Expo 2027 · APPA National Conference 2027 · RE+ Texas and RE+ Microgrids · ACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Conference 2027.

The lookbookLong light 2027

Every megawatt starts with someone standing in the sun.

The installer squinting at a roof, the planner at a bright desk, the co-op manager who has watched forty summers of load: solar and grid buyers spend their days in daylight and decide face to face. Plan the booth around that light.

Woman in a striped shirt standing by window blinds, bars of sunlight across her face
01Sun through the slats.
Bearded man looking up into low golden sunshine, shadows of leaves on the wall behind
02Facing the morning.
Red-haired woman in an olive blazer standing in tall grass under an evening sky
03Out where the rows go.
Woman in a mustard sweater resting her chin on her hand, a stripe of sun across her eyes
04A stripe of noon.

Wattage, warranty years and listings next to the product; the rest goes on a QR code.

From the exhibitor guide on this page
Older man in a blue straw hat and striped shirt standing in a meadow at sunset
05Forty seasons of sun.
Smiling woman in a yellow plaid coat and beret on a city street at dusk, lights blurred behind
06Evening peak, city side.
Man in a red jacket seen in profile against a pink and violet dusk sky
07Watching the load shift.
Two women working through papers at a white desk beside a bright window
08Sizing the project.

02 TWENTY-SIX FLOORS FROM ROOFTOP TO SUBSTATION

U.S. solar, battery, EV charging & grid events Which floor buys your next megawatt?

Two worlds share this guide. Solar, storage and charging: RE+ and its regional events, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, CLEANPOWER, The Battery Show, AABC, the International Battery Seminar, NABCEP CE, ACT Expo, the EV Charging Summit and the ACP meetings. Grid and utilities: DTECH, IEEE PES T&D, IEEE Grid Edge, NRECA TechAdvantage, both APPA conferences, EEI and UTC Telecom & Technology. Filter by format, month or city and save the ones that fit.

Each profile lists dates, city and venue, who attends, who exhibits, which companies it suits, what to know before you sign, and a link to the organizer.

Trade shows & expos16

Expos: floors you walk with a spec sheet.

Floor time
Two to four days of exhibit hours, from the Las Vegas Convention Center at RE+ to the Georgia World Congress Center at DTECH
How you exhibit
Inline booths to full islands at RE+, IESNA, DTECH, The Battery Show, CLEANPOWER and ACT Expo, plus regional floors for RE+ and IESNA
Budget
Higher: heavy freight, material handling by weight, electrical drops for live units, labor and show-week hotels
Best for
Launching a module, cabinet or charger line, meeting distributors and EPCs in volume and showing real hardware
Browse 16 trade shows
Conferences & summits10

Conferences: the program first, the hall beside it.

Floor time
Expo hours between technical sessions, often in a resort, hotel or a single convention hall
How you exhibit
Tabletops, compact booths, expo packages and sponsorships at AABC, the Battery Seminar, NABCEP CE, APPA, IEEE Grid Edge, ACP meetings and EEI
Budget
Lower for the build: graphics, a sample case and a counter that fly with the team
Best for
Battery engineers, certified installers, utility operations staff and executive relationships
Go to the conferences section

Popular cities

Nov162026Solar, storage & EV charging Coming soon Purple guide

RE+ 2026

Formerly Solar Power International (SPI)Las Vegas, Nevada · WestThe first show to plan for if you sell solar modules, inverters, storage or power electronics into the U.S. market.
November 16–19, 2026Show guide

When & where November 16–19, 2026 · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Solar, storage, EV charging, microgrid and wind professionals: installers, EPCs, developers, utilities, distributors, investors and buyers.

Exhibitor types

Solar module, inverter, racking, battery and energy storage, EV charging, software and balance-of-system makers from the U.S., Asia and Europe.

A good choice if…

The first show to plan for if you sell solar modules, inverters, storage or power electronics into the U.S. market.

Good to know

First edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which hosts RE+ through 2028. The Green Transportation Summit & Expo runs alongside it.

By the numbers
37,000 attendees, 1,300+ exhibitors and 115+ countries, per RE+ (undated organizer figures on the RE+ exhibit page); 82% of attendees have buying power.
Booth & eligibility
Booth rates are quoted through RE+ Events sales; no public rate card.
For new brands
RE+ runs with the Green Transportation Summit & Expo in the same building, November 16–19, 2026.
Future dates
2027: November 15–18, Las Vegas Convention Center. The Las Vegas Convention Center hosts RE+ from 2026 through 2028, in November.
Feb22027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

RE+ Northeast

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you sell solar or storage into New England and New York.
Event: February 2–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: February 2–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Solar, storage and clean energy installers, developers, utilities, buyers and policymakers from the New England and New York markets.

Exhibitor types

Regional and national solar, storage, EV charging and installation suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell solar or storage into New England and New York.

Good to know

A regional RE+ event with a smaller floor than the Las Vegas show.

Feb92027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) 2027

Formerly Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North AmericaSan Diego, California · WestStrong fit for solar module, inverter and storage makers who want buyers early in the year, before the season's projects…
Event: February 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: February 9–11, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: February 9–11, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Solar and storage practitioners, commercial and industrial and utility-scale professionals, installers, developers and key buyers.

Exhibitor types

Solar module, inverter, energy storage, mounting and software makers, with special pavilions and a Startup Pavilion.

A good choice if…

Strong fit for solar module, inverter and storage makers who want buyers early in the year, before the season's projects are bought.

Good to know

The flagship is in San Diego; a separate IESNA Midwest regional event runs June 14–16, 2027 in Rosemont, Illinois.

By the numbers
Top business types at the 2026 flagship: installers and contractors 16%, EPCs 15%, manufacturers 12%, consulting services 9%, distributors 7%.
Booth & eligibility
Three-day trade show and conference. Startup Pavilion: discounted 10×10 with pipe and drape, sign, basic furniture, 5-amp electrical and 5 badges for $3,400 (2027).
For new brands
Startup Pavilion for companies with fewer than 20 employees, under three years in business, with solar, storage or EV technology; up to two years of participation. Unlimited free expo passes to share with customers.
Future dates
Flagship February 9–11, 2027, San Diego Convention Center. Midwest regional June 14–16, 2027, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. Texas regional 2027 details not published.
Feb142027Grid & utilities Purple guide

NRECA PowerXchange & TechAdvantage 2027

San Diego, California · WestStrong fit if you sell distribution equipment to the nation's electric cooperatives.
Event: February 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: February 15–17, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: February 15–17, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D, E, F & G · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Electric cooperative leaders, engineers, operations, IT, broadband and supply chain professionals.

Exhibitor types

More than 400 vendors: line hardware, transformers, meters, utility vehicles, software and grid equipment for co-ops.

A good choice if…

Strong fit if you sell distribution equipment to the nation's electric cooperatives.

Good to know

PowerXchange, NRECA's member meeting, runs the same dates in the same city. 2028 moves to New Orleans, March 12–15.

By the numbers
More than 400 vendors at the TechAdvantage Expo.
Booth & eligibility
Fees on NRECA's TechAdvantage fees page.
For new brands
Startup Alley on the expo floor.
Co-located with
PowerXchange, NRECA's member meeting, runs the same dates in the same city.
Future dates
2027: February 14–17, San Diego. 2028: March 12–15, New Orleans.
Mar12027Grid & utilities Purple guide

DTECH 2027

Formerly DistribuTECHAtlanta, Georgia · SouthThe first show to plan for if you sell transformers, switchgear, meters or grid technology to U.S. utilities.
Event: March 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, Georgia

Typical audience

Utility executives, engineers and operations staff, with data center operators, hyperscalers and RTOs/ISOs at the new Data Center Leadership Summit.

Exhibitor types

700+ exhibitors: transmission and distribution equipment, grid software, metering, communications, DER and storage suppliers.

A good choice if…

The first show to plan for if you sell transformers, switchgear, meters or grid technology to U.S. utilities.

Good to know

Southern Company is the 2027 host utility. The Data Center Leadership Summit and Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit run March 4.

By the numbers
The organizer lists 18,000+ professionals, 3,800+ utility attendees, 700+ exhibitors and 800+ speakers.
Booth & eligibility
Space is sold by Clarion Events; no public rate card.
For new brands
Initiate startup program: 56 startups pitch and exhibit to a mostly utility audience; the top three win a free 10×10 at DTECH 2028.
Co-located with
Data Center Leadership Summit and Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit, March 4, 2027. Southern Company is the host utility; Itron is presenting sponsor.
Future dates
2027: March 1–4, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta.
Mar12027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

EV Charging Summit & Expo 2027

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestStrong fit for EV charger, power module and electrical equipment makers selling to U.S. operators and fleets.
Event: March 1–3, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 1–3, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Caesars Forum · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Charge point operators, fleet managers, utilities, site owners and real estate, municipalities, automotive OEMs and dealers, installers and investors.

Exhibitor types

Charging hardware makers, software and payment platforms, power electronics, installation and testing firms.

A good choice if…

Strong fit for EV charger, power module and electrical equipment makers selling to U.S. operators and fleets.

Good to know

Run by Terrapinn; the EV ChargeUp startup showcase selects 70 companies.

By the numbers
The 2027 page lists 3,500+ attendees, 2,000+ C-suite, 300+ exhibitors and 200+ speakers.
Booth & eligibility
Booths sold by Terrapinn; no public rate card.
For new brands
EV ChargeUp startup showcase selects 70 companies; ChargeUp Zone and EV Charge Connect meeting sprints.
Future dates
2027: March 1–3, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.
Mar242027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

RE+ Texas and RE+ Microgrids

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell utility-scale or commercial solar, storage or microgrid equipment into ERCOT projects.
Event: March 24–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 24–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Buyers and suppliers in the Texas clean energy market: developers, EPCs, installers, utilities and microgrid owners. About 1,500 professionals attended in 2026.

Exhibitor types

150+ regional and national solar, storage and microgrid companies (2026).

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell utility-scale or commercial solar, storage or microgrid equipment into ERCOT projects.

Good to know

RE+ Microgrids runs alongside RE+ Texas in the same hall.

Apr212027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

The Battery Show South

Atlanta, Georgia · SouthStrong fit if you supply the battery and EV plants being built across the Southeast.
Event: April 21–22, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: April 21–22, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, Georgia

Typical audience

Design, project and application engineers, R&D experts, production and operations managers, quality staff and purchasing decision makers from battery, EV and storage manufacturing in the Southeast.

Exhibitor types

Battery cell, materials, manufacturing equipment, testing, thermal management and energy storage suppliers.

A good choice if…

Strong fit if you supply the battery and EV plants being built across the Southeast.

Good to know

The 2026 show was in Charlotte with EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South and MD&M South; the 2027 show moves to Atlanta.

May112027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

RE+ Southeast

Atlanta, Georgia · SouthConsider it if you sell solar or storage into Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida.
Event: May 11–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: May 11–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, Georgia

Typical audience

Solar and storage installers, developers, utilities and buyers from the Southeast.

Exhibitor types

Regional and national solar, storage and installation suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell solar or storage into Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida.

Good to know

A regional RE+ event with a smaller floor than the Las Vegas show.

May172027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

ACT Expo 2027

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell high-power charging, storage or power electronics for commercial fleets.
Event: May 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: May 18–19, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: May 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: May 18–19, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Truck and bus fleets, shippers, vehicle OEMs, charging and fueling providers and public-sector agencies.

Exhibitor types

Zero-emission trucks and buses, EV charging and hydrogen fueling, batteries and fleet technology.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell high-power charging, storage or power electronics for commercial fleets.

Good to know

The conference runs May 17–20; the expo hall is open May 18–19 only.

May172027Grid & utilities Purple guide

UTC Telecom & Technology 2027

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell communications or control equipment for utility networks.
Event: May 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: May 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Utility telecommunications, IT, OT and cybersecurity staff.

Exhibitor types

Private LTE, radio, fiber, networking and utility communications suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell communications or control equipment for utility networks.

Good to know

Run by the Utilities Technology Council.

May242027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

CLEANPOWER 2027

Anaheim, California · WestStrong fit for utility-scale solar, storage, transformer and balance-of-plant suppliers who sell to developers.
Event: May 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: May 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, California

Typical audience

Policymakers, developers, utility executives, investors and corporate buyers across wind, solar, storage and transmission; 70%+ of 2026 attendees took part in final purchasing decisions.

Exhibitor types

500 exhibitors in 2026: wind, solar and storage equipment makers, developers, EPCs and service firms.

A good choice if…

Strong fit for utility-scale solar, storage, transformer and balance-of-plant suppliers who sell to developers.

Good to know

New for 2027: a Meeting Room Hub in Hall A with private rooms exhibitors can buy. CLEANPOWER in Color runs the same days.

By the numbers
About 8,000 attendees (70%+ involved in final purchasing decisions), 500 exhibitors and 200 speakers, with attendees from all 50 states and 35+ countries (2026, Houston).
Booth & eligibility
Booked through Book a Booth; no public rate card. New for 2027: a Meeting Room Hub in Hall A with private meeting rooms for exhibitors and sponsors.
For new brands
CLEANPOWER in Color runs the same days in Anaheim.
Future dates
2027: May 24–27, Anaheim Convention Center.
Jun142027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Midwest

Rosemont, Illinois · MidwestConsider it if you sell solar or storage into Illinois and the surrounding states.
Event: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, Illinois

Typical audience

Midwest solar and storage installers, developers, utilities and commercial and industrial buyers.

Exhibitor types

Solar, storage and installation suppliers selling into the Midwest.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell solar or storage into Illinois and the surrounding states.

Good to know

A regional IESNA event; the flagship is in San Diego in February.

Oct112027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

The Battery Show North America 2027

Detroit, Michigan · MidwestThe biggest U.S. battery show: a strong fit for cell, component, equipment and storage suppliers from Asia and Europe.
Event: October 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Huntington Place · Detroit, Michigan

Typical audience

Design and application engineers, executives, R&D experts, manufacturing and quality professionals and purchasing decision makers from EV, battery and energy storage makers.

Exhibitor types

Battery cells, materials, manufacturing and test equipment, thermal management, BMS and energy storage suppliers.

A good choice if…

The biggest U.S. battery show: a strong fit for cell, component, equipment and storage suppliers from Asia and Europe.

Good to know

Includes the Battery Awards (with a Battery Startup of the Year category) and the BATT to the Future Zone.

By the numbers
The organizer lists 16,000+ attendees, 1,000 exhibitors, 250+ speakers and 140+ hours of education.
Booth & eligibility
Booths are booked from the 2027 floor plan through the sales team: pick a size and three preferred locations. No public rate card.
For new brands
BATT to the Future Zone and Innovations Spotlight on the floor; the Battery Awards include a Battery Startup of the Year category.
Future dates
2027: October 11–14, Huntington Place, Detroit. The 2026 show ran October 12–15 at the same venue.
Nov152027Solar, storage & EV charging Purple guide

RE+ 2027

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestThe edition to plan for now if you missed 2026: space selection for the next year opens around the current show.
Event: November 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: November 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Solar, storage, EV charging, microgrid and wind professionals: installers, EPCs, developers, utilities, distributors, investors and buyers.

Exhibitor types

Solar module, inverter, racking, battery and energy storage, EV charging, software and balance-of-system makers.

A good choice if…

The edition to plan for now if you missed 2026: space selection for the next year opens around the current show.

Good to know

Second of three years at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Apr242028Grid & utilities Purple guide

IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition 2028

Atlanta, Georgia · SouthThe biggest U.S. floor for transformer, switchgear, cable and substation equipment makers; worth planning 18 months out.
Event: April 24–27, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: April 24–27, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, Georgia

Typical audience

Transmission and distribution engineers, utility managers and buyers; more than 18,000 professionals from 89 countries attended in 2026.

Exhibitor types

933 exhibitors in 2026 (36% new that year): transformers, switchgear, cable, substation, protection and line equipment.

A good choice if…

The biggest U.S. floor for transformer, switchgear, cable and substation equipment makers; worth planning 18 months out.

Good to know

Held every two years; the 2026 edition was in Chicago. Book space early: first-time exhibitors made up more than a third of the 2026 floor.

By the numbers
More than 18,000 professionals from 89 countries and 933 exhibitors, 36% of them new (2026, Chicago). Utility attendance rose 20% over 2024.
Booth & eligibility
No 2028 rate card published yet.
For new brands
More than a third of 2026 exhibitors were first-timers.
Future dates
2028: April 24–27, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Held every two years.

03 PAPERS, PANELS AND A HALL BESIDE THEM

Solar, battery and utility conferences with exhibits 2026–2027 Smaller rooms. The people who run the fleet.

AABC, the International Battery Seminar, NABCEP CE, the ACP operations and RECHARGE meetings, RE+ Hawaii, both APPA conferences, IEEE Grid Edge and EEI put technical sessions or member business first. Space comes as a tabletop, a compact booth in an expo hall or a sponsorship, and the people in the room are engineers, crews, asset managers and utility leaders. Each card says how exhibiting works there.

Conferences & summits 10 conferences
Dec72026Solar, storage & EV charging Coming soon Exhibit hall beside the technical sessions Purple guide

Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) US 2026

San Diego, California · WestConsider it if you sell battery cells, materials or test equipment to automotive OEM engineering teams.
December 7–10, 2026Show guide

When & where December 7–10, 2026 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Chief battery technologists from automotive OEMs, cell developers, scientists and supply-chain engineers.

Exhibitor types

Battery cell, materials, equipment and testing suppliers, plus sponsors; 170+ speakers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell battery cells, materials or test equipment to automotive OEM engineering teams.

Good to know

A technical conference organized by Cambridge EnerTech; the exhibit hall supports the sessions.

Jan262027Solar, storage & EV charging Tabletop and small exhibits beside the conference sessions Purple guide

RE+ Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii · WestConsider it if you sell residential or commercial solar and storage into Hawaii.
Event: January 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: January 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach · Honolulu, Hawaii

Typical audience

Hawaii solar and storage installers, developers, utility staff and policymakers.

Exhibitor types

Solar, battery storage and installation suppliers serving the Hawaii market.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell residential or commercial solar and storage into Hawaii.

Good to know

A regional event in a resort hotel: tabletop-scale exhibits, not a hall show.

Feb232027Solar, storage & EV charging Sponsor exhibits beside the sessions Purple guide

ACP Operations, Maintenance & Safety Conference 2027

Long Beach, California · WestConsider it if you sell service, spare parts or monitoring to operating clean power plants.
Event: February 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: February 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Long Beach Convention Center · Long Beach, California

Typical audience

Wind, solar and storage asset owners, operations and maintenance managers and safety leaders.

Exhibitor types

O&M service providers, inspection, monitoring and safety equipment suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell service, spare parts or monitoring to operating clean power plants.

Good to know

An American Clean Power Association conference; exhibits are secondary to the sessions.

Mar152027Solar, storage & EV charging Exhibit hall beside the technical sessions Purple guide

International Battery Seminar & Exhibit 2027

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it if your buyers are battery R&D and engineering teams rather than installers.
Event: March 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: March 16–18, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: March 16–18, 2027 · Rosen Shingle Creek · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Battery technologists from OEMs, cell makers, pack integrators and materials suppliers, with national labs and universities.

Exhibitor types

More than 150 sponsors and exhibitors: cell, materials, equipment and testing suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your buyers are battery R&D and engineering teams rather than installers.

Good to know

A technical conference in a resort hotel; Maxum Expo Services is the exclusive exhibit services contractor.

Mar152027Solar, storage & EV charging Exhibit hall beside the training sessions Purple guide

NABCEP CE Conference 2027

Mobile, Alabama · SouthConsider it if installers decide which of your products go on the roof.
Event: March 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center · Mobile, Alabama

Typical audience

NABCEP-certified solar and storage installers, PV designers and technical trainers earning continuing education.

Exhibitor types

Module, inverter, racking, storage and tool makers that train and support installers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if installers decide which of your products go on the roof.

Good to know

An education conference: technical sessions run Tuesday to Thursday and exhibitor tear-down starts Thursday at 1 p.m.

Apr122027Grid & utilities Expo hall open two days of the conference Purple guide

APPA Engineering & Operations Conference 2027

Raleigh, North Carolina · SouthConsider it if you sell distribution equipment to city-owned utilities.
Event: April 12–14, 2027 · Exhibits: April 13–14, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 12–14, 2027 · Exhibits: April 13–14, 2027 · Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (formerly Raleigh Convention Center) · Raleigh, North Carolina

Typical audience

Engineering, operations and safety staff from public power (municipal) utilities; the Safety Summit runs alongside.

Exhibitor types

Line, substation, metering, vehicle and safety equipment suppliers to municipal utilities.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell distribution equipment to city-owned utilities.

Good to know

Expo hours: Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, April 14, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Apr192027Grid & utilities Exhibit hall open two days of the conference Purple guide

IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference & Exposition 2027

Salt Lake City, Utah · WestConsider it if you sell inverters, storage or grid-edge devices and want engineering buyers.
Event: April 19–22, 2027 · Exhibits: April 21–22, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 19–22, 2027 · Exhibits: April 21–22, 2027 · Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center · Salt Lake City, Utah

Typical audience

Utility planners, DER and grid-edge engineers, developers, technology providers and customers preparing for new loads.

Exhibitor types

DER, storage, EV charging, metering, inverter and grid software suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell inverters, storage or grid-edge devices and want engineering buyers.

Good to know

PacifiCorp is the host utility. Exhibit sales are run by NTP Events.

Jun142027Grid & utilities Sponsorship only Purple guide

EEI 2027

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it only for executive relationship building with investor-owned utilities.
Event: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Investor-owned electric utility CEOs and senior executives.

Exhibitor types

Sponsors rather than a trade floor.

A good choice if…

Consider it only for executive relationship building with investor-owned utilities.

Good to know

Edison Electric Institute's annual meeting: sponsorship, not booth space.

Jun182027Grid & utilities Industry Innovations Expo beside the sessions Purple guide

APPA National Conference 2027

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it if you sell to municipal utilities and need to reach their decision makers.
Event: June 18–23, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 18–23, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Orlando World Center Marriott · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Public power utility CEOs, general managers, senior executives and policymakers; 1,675+ attendees from 350+ utilities in 2026.

Exhibitor types

99 exhibitors in the Industry Innovations Expo in 2026.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell to municipal utilities and need to reach their decision makers.

Good to know

A conference with a vendor expo, not a hall show.

By the numbers
1,675+ attendees from 350+ utilities and 99 exhibitors in the Industry Innovations Expo (2026, Boston).
Booth & eligibility
Sponsor and exhibit packages through APPA.
Future dates
2027: June 18–23, Orlando World Center Marriott.
Sep132027Solar, storage & EV charging Small sponsor exhibit area Purple guide

ACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Conference 2027

Austin, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell battery storage systems and want small-room time with developers and utilities.
Event: September 13–15, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: September 13–15, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Austin Marriott Downtown · Austin, Texas

Typical audience

Energy storage manufacturers, developers, investors, utilities and grid operators, energy buyers and first responders; 600 attendees in 2026.

Exhibitor types

15 exhibitors in 2026, mostly storage technology and service providers, plus sponsors.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell battery storage systems and want small-room time with developers and utilities.

Good to know

A conference with a small exhibit area, not a hall show.

04 BY CITY

Solar, storage and grid trade shows by city Plan by city. One crate of modules, several floors.

Las Vegas hosts five of the 26 events, Atlanta four, and San Diego and Orlando three each. A module wall or a transformer is heavy to ship, so pairing events in one city saves freight and hotel nights.

Young man on a hillside with the low sun flaring orange through the branches

A utility engineer asks which standard a unit meets before asking what it costs.

Why the type test belongs on the panel

05 THE YEAR, SUNRISE TO SUNRISE

Solar, storage and grid trade show calendar 2026–2027 Eighteen months, by the season of the build.

RE+ opens the run in Las Vegas in November 2026 and AABC follows in San Diego in December. RE+ Hawaii starts 2027 in January; February brings RE+ Northeast in Boston, IESNA and NRECA TechAdvantage in San Diego and the ACP operations meeting in Long Beach. March is the busiest month: the EV Charging Summit, DTECH, the Battery Seminar, NABCEP CE and RE+ Texas. April carries APPA E&O, IEEE Grid Edge and The Battery Show South; May holds RE+ Southeast, ACT Expo, UTC and CLEANPOWER; June brings IESNA Midwest, EEI and the APPA National Conference. RECHARGE runs in September, The Battery Show in October, RE+ returns in November and IEEE PES T&D lands in Atlanta in April 2028.

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Selling beyond the U.S.? Five fairs on the same sun.

The international solar, storage and grid fairs that U.S. buyers and overseas module and battery makers plan around: The smarter E Europe in Munich, SNEC in Shanghai, the two big Indian solar shows and Enlit Europe for utilities. International events are not included in the U.S. counts on this page.

International solar, storage & grid trade shows
ShowNext datesWhereHow often
Enlit Europe ↗Europe's power and utilities event for grid, generation, metering and energy transition suppliers; 15,000 attendees and 750+ exhibiting companies and projects, per Enlit.November 10–12, 2026Vienna, AustriaAnnual, November
The smarter E India (Intersolar India) ↗India's exhibition and conference for solar, storage, EV charging and smart energy, with Intersolar India among its parallel events; 20,698 industry visitors in 2026.March 9–11, 2027Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaAnnual
SNEC PV & ES Expo ↗China's largest solar and energy storage trade show: more than 3,000 exhibitors from 95 countries and regions and over 360,000 m² of exhibit space (2025), with inverters, cells, modules, mounting and storage halls.June 2–4, 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, ChinaAnnual, June
The smarter E Europe (Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, EM-Power Europe) ↗Europe's largest exhibition alliance for solar, batteries, energy storage, EV charging and energy management; 2,650 exhibitors from 52 countries and about 105,000 trade visitors from 163 countries in 2026.Exhibition June 8–10, 2027 · conferences June 7–8Messe München and ICM, Munich, GermanyAnnual, June
Renewable Energy India Expo (REI Expo) ↗Informa's renewable energy show for solar, storage, hydrogen, EV and bio-energy suppliers; 55,000+ professionals and 1,000+ brands at the 2025 edition.November 4–6, 2027India Expo Mart, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR), IndiaAnnual, autumn

06 BUILT TO STAND IN THE AISLE LIKE AN ARRAY STANDS IN A FIELD

Solar, storage and grid booth ideas Stand the module up. Let the rating speak first.

Solar and grid buyers read hardware the way they read a datasheet: wattage, warranty, voltage class, then the conversation. These are real booths we built for a solar module maker, an inverter and charger maker, a power module company and two transformer makers, and what fits each booth size.

Waaree booth by Purple Exhibits with full-height 710Wp and 440Wp module towers, a white arch and visitors walking the aisle01 / THE MODULE TOWER

Waaree · Purple Exhibits

Stand the module at full height.

Two full-height towers carry a 710Wp and a 440Wp module with their ratings beside them, a white arch frames the corner and the manufacturing capacity sits on the header, so an installer compares products from the aisle.

Waaree island booth by Purple Exhibits with a round truss ring under a white header, wood-framed module displays and high tables02 / THE RING OVERHEAD

Waaree · Purple Exhibits

Mark the island from across the hall.

A round truss ring hangs under a white header with the company name on every face, wood-framed module displays stand at the corners and high tables fill the middle, so buyers find the island from far down the aisle and stay to talk.

Voltronic Power booth by Purple Exhibits with white towers holding wall-mounted inverters, red edge light and a seated meeting area03 / THE INVERTER TOWERS

Voltronic Power · Purple Exhibits

One tower per product family.

White towers with red edge light each hold a wall-mounted inverter at eye height with its specs, and the open floor between them fills with chairs, so a distributor moves from a unit to a pricing talk without leaving the booth.

Wisepower booth by Purple Exhibits with a green-lit curved counter, a light-blue header, red product shelving and the team in front04 / THE CHARGER SHELF

Wisepower Enterprise · Purple Exhibits

Put the range within reach.

A green-lit curved counter welcomes visitors at the corner, red shelving holds chargers and power modules at hand height and round light boxes pick out the lead products, all inside a compact footprint.

Taril booth by Purple Exhibits with a lit halo sign over a round Reengineering the Future of Power header and a white meeting table05 / THE GRID LANDMARK

Taril · Purple Exhibits

Hang one shape the engineers remember.

A lit halo hangs over a round header that reads Reengineering the Future of Power, LED-edged pillars frame a white meeting table and the walls list transformer classes by voltage, so utility buyers find the range and the seat in one look.

Tesla Transformers (India) island by Purple Exhibits with a curved blue ribbon fascia, a screen on cables and an orange transformer06 / THE SUBSTATION ON CARPET

Tesla Transformers (India) Ltd. · Purple Exhibits

Bring the transformer onto the floor.

A curved blue ribbon fascia sweeps over the island, a screen on cables shows commissioned units in the field and an orange distribution transformer stands at the aisle, so grid engineers walk around the real product before they sit down.

Sized like a system

What fits in each solar, storage or grid booth size, laid out four ways.

The string10×20

200 sq ft. One product line and one real seat.

In the space
A back wall with one module or a wall-mount inverter at eye height, backlit spec panels, a counter with samples, a two-seat table, storage for datasheets and two or three staff.
Best for
Component makers, regional brands at RE+ Northeast, Texas or Southeast, and grid device makers at APPA E&O or IEEE Grid Edge.
Good to know
Check the weight of every unit before the drawings are final. Modules and inverters hang on a wall; battery cabinets need floor support inside inline height rules.

The combiner10×30

300 sq ft, usually inline. Room to show residential, commercial and utility scale side by side.

In the space
Products grouped by power class along the wall, one live monitoring screen, a meeting table at each end and storage, with three to five staff.
Best for
Inverter, charger, meter and storage makers with several product families meeting distributors and co-op buyers.
Good to know
Group the range the way buyers spec it, by kW or by application, so a distributor can compare without asking for help.

The substation island20×20

400 sq ft, often open on all sides.

In the space
A full-size cabinet, transformer or module tower on one face, product walls on two more, a closed meeting room for pricing, a storage closet, a hanging sign where the hall allows and four to eight staff.
Best for
Module, storage, transformer and switchgear makers at RE+, IESNA, DTECH, CLEANPOWER and The Battery Show.
Good to know
Put the heavy unit on the face nearest the freight door: it needs a forklift path at move-in, and the meeting room fits better on the quiet side.

The power plant20×30+

600 sq ft and up. The whole system on one floor.

In the space
An array, inverter, battery and controls shown as one system, or a transformer with its switchgear, an LED wall, two or more meeting rooms, a lounge for distributors and back-of-house storage.
Best for
Large module and storage makers launching a U.S. factory, and grid equipment makers hosting utility programs at the show.
Good to know
Plan floor load, electrical drops, rigging and any battery conditions before the drawings are final. Powered systems need the hall’s approval early.

A good solar or grid booth reads like a single-line drawing: the panel or the cabinet at the aisle, the rating beside it, the path to the meeting table clear. We’ll plan the weight, the power drops and the sightlines with you. Get a fixed proposal

07 FOUR BUYERS UNDER ONE SUN

Choose the right solar, storage or grid audience Who puts it on the roof, and who lets it on the wire?

An installer picks the module, a utility engineer approves the interconnection, a battery engineer chooses the cell and a developer signs the 20-year contract. Installers and EPCs walk RE+, IESNA and the regional RE+ floors; utilities, co-ops and public power meet at DTECH, NRECA, APPA and IEEE; battery and fleet buyers fill The Battery Show, AABC and ACT Expo; developers and asset owners gather at CLEANPOWER and the ACP meetings.

Silhouette of a worker in a cap handling a hose against a bright orange sky on a building site

Installers, EPCs & distributors

For module, inverter, racking, battery and balance-of-system makers selling to rooftop and commercial installers, EPC contractors and distributors at RE+, IESNA, the regional RE+ events, IESNA Midwest and NABCEP CE.

What mattersPrice per watt, U.S. stock, warranty terms, listings, install time on the roof and a distributor who answers the phone.

Line worker silhouetted at the top of a utility pole among wires against a teal sky

Utilities, co-ops & public power

For transformer, switchgear, meter, line hardware, communications and grid software makers selling to investor-owned utilities at DTECH, IEEE PES T&D and EEI, to electric cooperatives at NRECA TechAdvantage and to city-owned utilities at both APPA conferences.

What mattersStandards met, type tests, lead times, approved vendor status and field support for decades.

Man in a dark jacket buckled into a driver seat, looking down at the dashboard

Battery engineers & fleet buyers

For cell, materials, test, thermal and charging companies selling to battery and EV engineering teams at The Battery Show, The Battery Show South, AABC and the International Battery Seminar, and to truck and bus fleets at ACT Expo and the EV Charging Summit.

What mattersCycle life, energy density, test data, safety certifications, charger uptime and a supply chain that can scale.

Woman in a gray blazer looking out of frame in soft green light by a doorway

Developers, asset owners & grid planners

For utility-scale solar, storage, transformer, O&M and grid-edge suppliers selling to developers and investors at CLEANPOWER and ACP RECHARGE, to plant operators at the ACP operations meeting and to DER planners at IEEE Grid Edge.

What mattersBankable warranties, delivery dates for the project, availability data and a supplier their lenders accept.

08 EVERY GIGAWATT STARTED AS ONE PANEL

Solar, storage and grid events for startups A pavilion, a pitch, then your own island.

New solar, battery, charging and grid companies rarely start with a custom island. IESNA runs a Startup Pavilion, DTECH runs Initiate for grid startups, the EV Charging Summit picks 70 companies for EV ChargeUp and The Battery Show names a Battery Startup of the Year. Here is how each route works, with the organizer’s source.

Solar & storage

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)

How to get in

  • Apply to the Startup Pavilion: fewer than 20 employees, under three years in business, technology for solar, storage or EV markets.
  • Once approved, you have two weeks to reserve and sign for the booth.

Programs for new companies

  • Startup Pavilion (2027): discounted 10×10 with pipe and drape, ID sign, basic furniture, 5-amp electrical drop and 5 badges for $3,400.
  • Unlimited free expo hall passes to share with customers; a startup can join for up to two years.

IESNA Startup Pavilion ↗

Grid & utilities

DTECH 2027

How to get in

  • Apply to Initiate with a pitch deck: fewer than 25 employees, no more than $15M in funding, founded less than six years ago, not a past Initiate participant.
  • Spin-offs and new product lines from larger companies do not qualify.

Programs for new companies

  • Initiate (2027): 56 startups exhibit at kiosks and give a 5-minute pitch with 5 minutes of judges' Q&A; each gets 2 conference and 2 exhibition passes.
  • The top three win a free 10×10 booth at DTECH 2028, an interview and a press release.

DTECH Initiate ↗

EV charging

EV Charging Summit & Expo 2027

How to get in

  • Apply to EV ChargeUp, the startup showcase, or book a booth through Terrapinn.

Programs for new companies

  • EV ChargeUp selects 70 startups for the 2027 showcase in the ChargeUp Zone.
  • EV Charge Connect runs pre-arranged meeting sprints between buyers and suppliers.

EV Charging Summit & Expo ↗

Rules and prices are the latest each organizer published. Startup spaces are limited, so apply as soon as the window opens.

MAKE IT A PROJECT, NOT A PANEL

A rating they can read.
A lead time they can plan.
A reason to put you on the bid.

The hardware stops them in the aisle. A module or cabinet with its numbers beside it, a screen showing a project running in the field and a table a few steps away give an installer, a co-op engineer or a developer a reason to ask for a quote.

Plan a booth that wins the bid
Sun rising through fog over a field with a transmission tower and power poles
Show where it connects.
Single white wind turbine against a deep blue sky seen from below
Show the whole portfolio.
Line of wind turbines on a ridge silhouetted against a pale gold sunset
Show it at full output.

09 LET’S GET YOU ENERGIZED FOR THE FLOOR

How to exhibit at a solar, battery or utility show Bring the hardware. Then bring the paperwork.

Solar and grid floors run on heavy product, battery rules, certification questions and long utility buying cycles. Here it is in pieces: the module wall, the battery on the floor, the charger demo, the utility buyer, the co-op room, the regional circuit, the freight and the follow-up.

01THE MODULE WALLShow the panel at the tilt it is installed.
  • One hero product at the aisle: A full-size module or a wall-mount inverter says what you make before anyone reads the header.
  • Numbers in large type: Wattage, efficiency, warranty years and listings next to the product; the rest goes on a QR code.
  • Compare at a glance: Bifacial beside all-black, or residential beside commercial, so installers choose their line from the aisle.
  • Plan for touch: Visitors lift frames, read labels and check connectors. Secure every unit and keep it clean.
02THE BATTERY ON THE FLOORRead the battery rules before you ship the cabinet.

Storage booths at RE+, IESNA, CLEANPOWER and The Battery Show often show real cabinets, cells and modules.

  • Follow the hall rules: Halls set conditions for lithium batteries, charged cells and live high-voltage displays. We read the rules and file the requests.
  • Empty enclosures travel lighter: A cabinet shell or a cutaway pack shows the build without the shipping and safety steps of a charged unit.
  • Floor load first: A container-scale display needs the hall’s approval and a forklift path at move-in.
03THE CHARGER DEMOPlug something in.

At the EV Charging Summit and ACT Expo, fleet managers and charge point operators want to see a session start, the software respond and the payment clear.

  • Order power early: Electrical drops and 24-hour power come from the show’s electrical contractor, cheapest before the discount deadline.
  • Run the software on a wired line: Hall WiFi carries thousands of devices.
  • Book the meeting sprints: EV Charge Connect at the EV Charging Summit runs pre-arranged buyer meetings.
  • Mind the hours: ACT Expo’s hall is open May 18–19, 2027 only, inside a four-day conference.
04THE UTILITY BUYERBring the qualification package to DTECH.

Investor-owned utilities qualify a supplier before they buy: evaluations, factory audits, sample orders and a place on the approved vendor list. DTECH and IEEE PES T&D start that process.

  • Standards on the panel: IEEE and ANSI standards met, where the unit was type-tested and by whom.
  • Lead times in writing: Utility planners build schedules around transformer and switchgear delivery.
  • Invite the factory visit: Many utilities want to see production before approval; offer the visit at the booth.
  • Plan T&D early: IEEE PES T&D runs every two years and the next one is April 24–27, 2028 in Atlanta; more than a third of 2026 exhibitors were new.
05THE CO-OP ROOMMeet the member-owned utilities where they meet.

Co-op and municipal buyers have their own meetings beside the big floors.

  • NRECA TechAdvantage: February 14–17, 2027 in San Diego, with more than 400 vendors selling line hardware, transformers, meters, vehicles and software to electric cooperatives, and a Startup Alley on the floor.
  • APPA E&O: April 12–15, 2027 in Raleigh; the expo is open Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • APPA National: June 18–23, 2027 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, with the Industry Innovations Expo (99 exhibitors in 2026).
  • EEI: Sponsorship only, for executive relationships with investor-owned utilities.
06THE REGIONAL CIRCUITFollow the projects state by state.
  • RE+ regionals: RE+ Hawaii (January 26–27, Honolulu), RE+ Northeast (February 2–4, Boston), RE+ Texas with RE+ Microgrids (March 24–25, Houston) and RE+ Southeast (May 11–12, Atlanta) all run smaller floors than Las Vegas.
  • IESNA Midwest: June 14–16, 2027 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, after the San Diego flagship in February.
  • One kit, many shows: A 10×20 that packs into cases can travel the whole regional run.
07THE FREIGHTShip the product as its own project.
  • Count back from the warehouse date: Every general contractor sets a deadline for freight at the advance warehouse. Our builds take 30 to 45 days, so we plan back from that date.
  • Overseas product needs time: Modules and cells shipped from Asia or Europe need ocean freight, customs and inland trucking before the warehouse date.
  • Two shops: We build in our Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas shop, in the same city as RE+, the EV Charging Summit, ACT Expo and UTC.
  • Know the labor rules: Each hall sets who may install, rig and wire. Your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires.
08THE FOLLOW-UPQuote the project before the next show.

Scan every badge with notes: product, quantity, project size, interconnection date and who signs. Send datasheets, listings and a first quote within days, with the name of the U.S. contact.

Tag each lead as an installer, an EPC, a distributor, a utility, a co-op or a developer. Utility qualification and utility-scale projects can take a year or more to order, so measure qualification steps and RFQs, not only badges.

THE INTERCONNECTION FILE

Answer the spec review before the engineer asks.

Installers, utility engineers and developers move from the booth to a technical review. Have this ready as a one-page sheet and a short digital kit, so the next meeting starts with answers.

New to the terms? See the glossary

PROJECT # FIRST-LIGHTSTATUS: ENERGIZED

  • 1× Datasheets with wattage, efficiency, kWh or kVA ratings
  • 1× UL listings and IEC or IEEE test reports
  • 1× Where each unit was type-tested and by whom
  • 1× Warranty terms and who holds them in the U.S.
  • 1× U.S. stock, lead times and delivery terms
  • 1× Battery safety and fire-test documentation
  • 1× Inverter and charger communication protocols
  • 1× Reference projects with capacity and year
  • 1× Distributor and EPC pricing structure
  • 1× Utility vendor registration documents
  • 1× Service, spares and training plan
  • 1× One clear next step + U.S. contact

ENERGIZED

10 THE ECONOMICS OF A SUNNY BOOTH

Solar, storage and grid trade show budget & ROI Price the space. Then price the pipeline.

Let’s put numbers on it. Enter your full show budget and your own account economics to see what breaking even could look like across a solar, storage or utility sales cycle.

Budget past the carpet.

Space & presence
Booth space or package, design, product towers, backlit spec panels, LED walls, meeting rooms, flooring, furniture and lighting.
Getting there
Product freight from the factory, customs, crating, material handling by weight, forklift and rigging labor, installation and dismantle.
Running the booth
Electrical drops and 24-hour power for live units, wired internet for monitoring demos, battery safety steps, cleaning and lead capture.
Your people & follow-through
Sales, applications engineering and U.S. rep time, travel, show-week hotels, factory visits and post-show quotes.

Ask for itemized quotes and hold a contingency. Modules, battery cabinets and transformers raise freight and material handling more than any other line, and battery demos add fire-safety steps. These categories are a planning checklist, not a price estimate.

THE EXHIBIT MATH

Let’s do the math.

An example to get you started. Change the numbers to fit your company.

Use contribution after cost of goods and service, not order value. Utility approval and utility-scale projects can take a year or more, so choose one evaluation period (for example, 24 months) for every input.

Real booth prices, published.

Only two solar and grid organizers in this guide post a price on their pages; the rest sell space through a sales team on request. Plan the build, product freight, labor and power on top of any rate below.

ShowPublished priceSource
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Startup Pavilion2027$3,400 for a furnished 10×10 with 5-amp electrical and 5 badges (startups only)Source ↗
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference2027Additional booth worker registration $250 each; booth package in the Exhibitor Services KitSource ↗

Rooftop, rack or substation? Five floors, side by side.

RE+ vs. Intersolar & Energy Storage North America vs. DTECH vs. The Battery Show North America vs. CLEANPOWER: the five U.S. events that run from the solar module to the utility substation, compared on what each organizer publishes.

Comparison of five U.S. solar, battery storage and grid trade shows for 2026–2027
TopicRE+IESNADTECHThe Battery ShowCLEANPOWER
Who attendsInstallers, EPCs, developers, utilities, distributors and investors; 37,000 attendees from 115+ countries, 82% with buying power, per RE+Installers and contractors (16% in 2026), EPCs (15%), manufacturers (12%), consultants (9%) and distributors (7%), per IESNAUtility executives, engineers and operations staff; 18,000+ professionals and 3,800+ utility attendees, per DTECHDesign, application and manufacturing engineers, R&D and purchasing staff from EV, battery and storage makers; 16,000+ attendees, per the organizerDevelopers, utility executives, investors, policymakers and corporate buyers; about 8,000 attendees in 2026, 70%+ in final purchasing decisions, per ACP
Who exhibits1,300+ module, inverter, racking, storage, EV charging and software makers, per RE+Module, inverter, storage, mounting and software makers, special pavilions and a Startup Pavilion700+ T&D equipment, grid software, metering, communications, DER and storage suppliers, per DTECH1,000 cell, materials, equipment, test, thermal, BMS and storage suppliers, per the organizer500 wind, solar, storage, EPC and service companies in 2026, per ACP
When & whereNovember 16–19, 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center; 2027 edition November 15–18, same venueFebruary 9–11, 2027, San Diego Convention Center; Midwest edition June 14–16, RosemontMarch 1–4, 2027, Georgia World Congress Center, AtlantaOctober 11–14, 2027, Huntington Place, DetroitMay 24–27, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center
How you get spaceRE+ Events sales team; no public rate cardExhibit sales; Startup Pavilion furnished 10×10 for $3,400 (2027)Clarion Events sales team; no public rate cardPick a size and three preferred locations on the 2027 floor plan, then book with salesBook a Booth form; private rooms in the new Meeting Room Hub in Hall A (2027)
Startup routeRegional RE+ events in Hawaii, the Northeast, Texas and the Southeast at a smaller scaleStartup Pavilion: fewer than 20 employees, under three years in business, up to two years of participationInitiate: 56 startups pitch and exhibit at kiosks; the top three win a free booth at DTECH 2028BATT to the Future Zone, Innovations Spotlight and a Battery Startup of the Year awardCLEANPOWER in Color runs the same days in Anaheim
Watch out forThe Green Transportation Summit & Expo shares the building in 2026; the LVCC hosts RE+ through 2028Approved startups have two weeks to reserve and sign for the boothSouthern Company hosts in 2027; the Data Center Leadership Summit runs March 4Same hall as 2026 (October 12–15); booths are placed from three preferred locations you nameThe show moves from Houston (2026) to Anaheim for 2027

Summary from the organizer pages linked in each profile. Attendance figures are each organizer’s own published numbers and are not counted the same way.

Looking for an old show name?

Several shows have been renamed or replaced. Here’s where they went.

Second lookPanel, pole & haze

Glass, wire, morning fog. Then the quote.

A clean edge of glass, a line through the fog, a sun going down behind the feeder: the field the buyer pictures before signing for the next project.

Man in a dark shirt and wristwatch standing in dry grass as the sun sets behind him
09Last light on the plain.
Woman in a yellow top with a pattern of light and shadow falling across her face and shoulders
10Patterned by the light.
Rows of solar panels under an orange sky with mist and trees on the horizon
11Panels in the morning haze.
Edge of a solar array under a clear pale blue sky at first light
12A clean edge of glass.
Orange sun setting behind silhouetted distribution poles and power lines
13Sundown on the feeder.

11 BRIGHT QUESTIONS. SOURCED ANSWERS.

Solar, storage and grid trade show FAQ Ask it plainly. Get the date and the city.

Taril island by Purple Exhibits with a lit hanging frame, a central POWER tower, customer panels and a backlit welcome counter
Let’s map your season.

Which solar and grid trade shows have the biggest crowds in the U.S.?

RE+ is the largest, with 37,000 attendees from 115+ countries, per RE+. The two big utility floors come next: IEEE PES T&D (18,000+ professionals at the 2026 Chicago edition) and DTECH (18,000+ professionals, per DTECH). The Battery Show North America lists 16,000+ attendees and CLEANPOWER drew about 8,000 in 2026. The Top 9 on this page gives every figure with its source.

When and where is RE+ 2026?

RE+ 2026 runs November 16–19, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, its first year there; the venue hosts RE+ through 2028. The Green Transportation Summit & Expo runs in the same building. RE+ 2027 is November 15–18, 2027, again at the LVCC.

What does a booth at RE+ cost?

RE+ publishes no rate card; booth rates are quoted by the RE+ Events sales team. Budget the build, product freight, material handling, electrical and Las Vegas hotels on top of the space. Purple builds in its Las Vegas shop, in the same city as the show.

What are the 2027 dates for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America?

The IESNA flagship runs February 9–11, 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center. A Midwest edition follows June 14–16, 2027 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

How much is the IESNA Startup Pavilion in 2027?

$3,400 for a furnished 10×10 with pipe and drape, an ID sign, basic furniture, a 5-amp electrical drop and 5 badges, per IESNA. It is open to companies with fewer than 20 employees and under three years in business with solar, storage or EV technology; once approved you have two weeks to reserve and sign.

When and where is DTECH 2027?

DTECH 2027 runs March 1–4, 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, with Southern Company as host utility. The Data Center Leadership Summit and the Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit run March 4. DTECH lists 18,000+ professionals, 3,800+ utility attendees and 700+ exhibitors.

Is DistribuTECH the same show as DTECH?

Yes. DistribuTECH is now called DTECH; the 2027 edition is March 1–4 in Atlanta. In the same way, Solar Power International became RE+, and Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America became IESNA.

When is the next IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition?

April 24–27, 2028 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. It is held every two years; the 2026 edition in Chicago drew more than 18,000 professionals from 89 countries and 933 exhibitors, 36% of them new, per IEEE PES. With no 2028 rate card yet, plan about 18 months ahead.

Where is The Battery Show North America in 2027?

Huntington Place in Detroit, October 11–14, 2027. The organizer lists 16,000+ attendees, 1,000 exhibitors and 250+ speakers. The Battery Show South is a separate event, April 21–22, 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Where does CLEANPOWER 2027 take place?

The Anaheim Convention Center, May 24–27, 2027. The 2026 show in Houston drew about 8,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors, per the American Clean Power Association. New for 2027 is a Meeting Room Hub in Hall A with private rooms exhibitors can buy.

Which events reach electric cooperatives and city-owned utilities?

NRECA PowerXchange & TechAdvantage (February 14–17, 2027, San Diego; more than 400 vendors) for co-ops, and two APPA meetings for public power: the Engineering & Operations Conference (April 12–15, 2027, Raleigh) and the National Conference (June 18–23, 2027, Orlando World Center Marriott; 1,675+ attendees from 350+ utilities in 2026).

Can a company buy a booth at the EEI annual meeting?

No. EEI 2027 (June 14–16, Orlando) is the Edison Electric Institute’s meeting for investor-owned utility CEOs and senior executives, and companies take part through sponsorship rather than booth space.

Which trade shows suit EV charger and fleet charging companies?

The EV Charging Summit & Expo (March 1–3, 2027, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas; 3,500+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors listed for 2027) for charge point operators, site owners and utilities, and ACT Expo (May 17–20, 2027, Las Vegas Convention Center) for truck and bus fleets, with the hall open May 18–19 only. RE+ also covers EV charging.

Which conferences reach battery engineers rather than installers?

AABC US (December 7–10, 2026, San Diego Convention Center) for automotive battery technologists, and the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit (March 15–18, 2027, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando; more than 150 sponsors and exhibitors) for OEM, cell, pack and materials engineers. Both run exhibit halls beside the technical sessions.

Where are the regional RE+ events in 2027?

RE+ Hawaii (January 26–27, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Honolulu), RE+ Northeast (February 2–4, Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston), RE+ Texas with RE+ Microgrids (March 24–25, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston; about 1,500 professionals in 2026) and RE+ Southeast (May 11–12, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta).

Which city hosts the most solar and grid events?

Las Vegas, with five: RE+ in November 2026 and 2027, the EV Charging Summit, ACT Expo and UTC Telecom & Technology. Atlanta has four (DTECH, The Battery Show South, RE+ Southeast and IEEE PES T&D 2028), and San Diego and Orlando three each.

Which is better for a module maker: RE+ or IESNA?

Both draw installers, EPCs and distributors. RE+ is the larger floor (37,000 attendees and 1,300+ exhibitors, per RE+) and runs in November in Las Vegas; IESNA runs in February in San Diego, before the season’s projects are bought, and offers a Startup Pavilion. A module maker can plan both, with the regional RE+ and IESNA Midwest floors between them.

What can new solar, storage and grid startups apply for?

IESNA’s Startup Pavilion ($3,400 furnished 10×10, 2027), DTECH Initiate (56 startups, kiosks and five-minute pitches, with a free booth at DTECH 2028 for the top three), EV ChargeUp at the EV Charging Summit (70 startups) and the Battery Startup of the Year award at The Battery Show. NRECA TechAdvantage also has a Startup Alley.

Can we bring live batteries or a charged storage cabinet into the hall?

Often, under the hall’s rules. Exhibitor manuals set conditions for lithium batteries, charged cells and live high-voltage displays, and powered units need electrical drops ordered from the show’s contractor. An empty enclosure or a cutaway pack shows the build with less shipping and fewer safety steps.

How early should a solar or grid company book its booth?

As soon as the organizer opens sales. Space at RE+ for the next year opens around the current show, approved IESNA startups have two weeks to sign, IEEE PES T&D runs only every two years, and Purple’s builds take 30 to 45 days before the advance warehouse deadline.

12 SPEAK FLUENT KILOWATT-HOUR

Solar, storage and grid glossary The words between the panel and the meter.

Bifacial, MPPT, C-rate, cell-to-pack, AMI, hosting capacity. The terms installers, battery engineers, utility planners and show managers use every day, in plain English, so nothing gets lost between the datasheet, the interconnection study and the exhibitor manual.

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On the roof and in the field

Bifacial module
A solar panel that collects light on both faces, so sunlight bouncing off the ground or a white roof adds output. Module walls at RE+ and IESNA often show one beside an all-black model.
Watt-peak (Wp)
A module’s output under standard laboratory test conditions. A 710Wp panel is rated at 710 watts in those conditions; real output depends on sun, heat and angle.
String inverter vs. microinverter
A string inverter converts the power of a whole row of panels at once; a microinverter sits behind each panel. Installers choose between them on cost, shading and service.
MPPT
Maximum power point tracking: the inverter logic that keeps adjusting voltage and current so the array delivers as much power as the light allows.
Tracker
A mount that turns rows of panels to follow the sun across the sky, common on utility-scale projects in sunny states.
NABCEP certification
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners credential for solar and storage installers and designers. Holders keep it current with continuing education, the focus of NABCEP CE.

Batteries and charging

kW vs. kWh
kW is how fast a battery can deliver power; kWh is how much energy it holds. A storage spec sheet lists both, and buyers ask for each in the first minute.
C-rate
How fast a battery charges or discharges compared with its capacity. A 1C rate empties a full battery in one hour; 0.5C takes two.
Cell, module and pack
The three levels of a battery: single cells are grouped into modules, and modules into a pack or a cabinet. The Battery Show floor sells to every level.
BMS
Battery management system: the electronics that watch each cell’s voltage and temperature, balance them and shut the pack down when something goes wrong.
Thermal runaway
A chain reaction in which an overheating cell heats its neighbors. Hall rules for battery displays and fire tests for storage cabinets exist to prevent it.
Level 2 and DC fast charging
Level 2 chargers use AC power for parking that lasts hours; DC fast chargers feed the battery directly for stops measured in minutes. Fleet depots at ACT Expo often need both.
Charge point operator (CPO)
The company that owns or runs public or fleet chargers, sets prices and keeps them working. CPOs are a main audience at the EV Charging Summit.

On the wire

Distribution transformer
The unit on a pole or a pad that steps line voltage down to what homes and businesses use. Co-ops and public power utilities buy them by the thousand.
Switchgear
The breakers, switches and fuses that protect and isolate parts of a substation or a plant, so crews can work and faults stay contained.
Hosting capacity
How much new solar, storage or load a section of the grid can take before upgrades are needed. Grid-edge engineers map it before approving projects.
Interconnection queue
The waiting line of new generation and storage projects asking a utility or grid operator for permission to connect. Developers at CLEANPOWER talk about it constantly.
Grid edge
Everything near the customer end of the grid: rooftop solar, home batteries, chargers, smart meters and the software that coordinates them. IEEE Grid Edge is built around it.
Electric cooperative
A member-owned utility, often rural. More than 400 vendors meet co-op buyers at NRECA TechAdvantage.
Public power
City- or district-owned utilities, represented by the American Public Power Association and its two conferences in this guide.

On the show floor

Startup Pavilion
A section of the IESNA floor where young solar, storage and EV companies take furnished 10×10 spaces at a lower price than a stand-alone booth.
Meeting Room Hub
Private rooms near the CLEANPOWER 2027 floor in Hall A that exhibitors and sponsors can buy for pricing and project talks.
Electrical drop
A power connection ordered from the show’s electrical contractor and run to your booth; live inverters, chargers and screens each need one sized to their load.
Advance warehouse
The contractor’s warehouse that receives crates before move-in and delivers them to the booth. Its deadline sets the date the product must leave the factory.

12 MORE ENERGY GUIDES

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How we put this guide together, sources and photo credits

Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated November 9, 2026. Show dates, venues, prices and rules come from each organizer’s published pages, linked on every show card. Fit notes, booth ideas and planning tools are our editorial guidance from building booths for solar, storage & grid exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.

Photos: Bikash Das (TROSTO) / Pexels · Marius Gabriel / Pexels · Ammon Beshra / Pexels · Deniz Karbaş / Pexels · Orhan Pergel / Pexels · Yusuf Kahriman / Pexels · Feyza Yıldırım / Pexels · Becca Correia / Pexels · Sowmya Seva / Pexels · Ali Karimiboroujeni / Pexels · Bayu Samudro / Pexels · Letícia Alvares / Pexels · Magic K / Pexels · Diego Vivanco / Pexels · Hitesh Vs / Pexels · finhov / Pexels · Richard Pan / Pexels · Regulus Photography / Pexels · Umang & Meet / Pexels · Amanjot Singh / Pexels · SALOMON BYUMA / Pexels · afkrii / Pexels. Booth photographs: Purple Exhibits.

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