Press invitation: Welcome to Elmia Solar 2026 – the most important meeting place for the industry

From 3–5 February 2026, Elmia Solar is bringing together industry stakeholders for the third edition of Northern Europe’s leading meeting place for solar energy, energy storage, charging and installation. The exhibition is the natural arena for knowledge exchange, dialogue and business – at a time when the market is facing rapid change, tough decisions and an increasing demand for innovative solutions.

A united force for the industry’s future

In just three years, Elmia Solar has established itself as a central meeting place for stakeholders within solar energy, energy storage, charging and installation. With strong international participation and representatives from across the entire value chain – from technology suppliers and installers to energy companies, property owners and decision-makers – Elmia Solar 2026 is a natural arena to attend, deepen relationships and, not least, increase knowledge.

“At a time when the market is moving rapidly, and with many stakeholders experiencing uncertainty and postponed investments, the need for meeting places is more important than ever. Elmia Solar is a place where the industry comes together, with participants sharing knowledge and strengthening each other going forward,” says Elin Rickardsson, Exhibition Manager for Elmia Solar.

Stages, networking and knowledge sharing

Over the three days of the exhibition, visitors can take part in an extensive stage programme featuring industry insights, expert panels and discussions on future technologies and business models. This year, this is a strong focus on energy storage, where electric vehicle batteries (V2G) and smart control systems are creating flexibility, resilience and new opportunities to secure capacity in the power system.

Visitors will gain insights into technology, market developments and real-life applications – with the transfer of knowledge from actors such as Flower, CheckWatt, Aire and Senergia. These parties are able, from different perspectives, to demonstrate how battery solutions and energy services strengthen and stabilise a rapidly evolving energy system.

Programme highlights include

• KnowHow at Solar – expert presentations and in-depth discussions on key topics for industry development, with a clear focus on knowledge transfer. Four selected exhibitors and a panel discussion on the Blue Stage, Thursday 5 February.
• Connect at Solar – the networking hub where spontaneous meetings and pre-booked business meetings create tangible opportunities.
• Innovate at Solar – the arena for innovation and start-ups, where new technical solutions and visions meet the market.

Below is a selection of what will be taking place on the stages during the exhibition days. The full programme and a list of speakers are available on the exhibition website.

Tuesday, 3 February

10:00 – The Future of Solar Energy – How Fast Is It Moving and Where Are We Headed?
Anders Hjärpe, CEO, Svensk Solenergi (Orange Stage)

10:30 – Solar + Storage: Entering a New Phase in the Energy Transition
Dries Acke, Deputy CEO, SolarPower Europe (Orange Stage)

13:00 – Solar Is Powering a New Economy
Claes Hemberg, Energy Economist, NIBE (Blue Stage)

14:30 – V2G: From Pilot Projects to Large-Scale Deployment
Emanuella Wallin, Product Owner Charging and Energy, Polestar, and Erik Nymo, Project Manager Energy Transition, Energikontor Norra Småland (Blue Stage)

Wednesday, 4 February

12:30 – Cybersecurity for Smart Energy Systems
Martin Ascard, CEO, KanEL (Blue Stage)

11:00 – Future-Proofing the Power Grid – Enabling Electrification
Cecilia Edling Östman, Public Affairs, Svenska kraftnät (Orange Stage)

12:50 – Transforming the Power System Globally and in Sweden
Bo Normark, Strategist, EIT InnoEnergy (Blue Stage)

Thursday, 5 February

11:00 – Innovation Hour: Smart Control Systems
Magnus Nilsson, CEO, Glava Energy Center (Orange Stage)

09:30–14:30 – KnowHow at Solar (Blue Stage)

The exhibition in numbers

• Number of exhibiting companies: 117
• Number of exhibiting countries: 13
• More than 50 stage programme sessions

Press accreditation

Journalists and media representatives are kindly requested to register for press accreditation via the Elmia Solar website: https://www.elmia.se/en/solar/press/press-accreditation/

For more information, please contact

Elin Rickardsson
Exhibition Manager, Elmia Solar
elin.rickardsson@elmia.se

Idha Gustafsson
Communications Manager
idha.gustafsson@elmia.se