Sungrow powers Solar & Storage Live Johannesburg with next-gen C&I and utility solutions

Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, recently participated in Solar & Storage Live Johannesburg 2026 with a focused showcase of integrated solar and storage solutions designed to support the evolving needs of the region’s commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale energy markets.

Across Africa, businesses are increasingly looking for smarter ways to manage energy usage, improve reliability and optimise operational costs. To better address the diverse energy challenges across the continent, Sungrow continues to develop and deploy solutions specifically adapted to local operating environments. From managing grid variability to supporting flexible deployment across different industries, Sungrow’s technologies are engineered for reliability and scalability.

By combining robust hardware with intelligent energy management capabilities, Sungrow enables organisations across the region to build more efficient and adaptable energy systems aligned with their operational needs.

On the opening day of the exhibition, Sungrow signed an agreement with the Herholdt’s Group in South Africa, its official distribution partner in the country, to deploy a total of 1 155MWh of C&I battery energy storage systems (BESS).

This agreement marks a significant milestone in Sungrow’s expansion in the South African market and reflects the growing demand for reliable and flexible energy solutions across the C&I sectors. It also highlights strong market confidence in Sungrow’s advanced storage technologies and its ability to deliver solutions tailored to local applications.

The deployment will be carried out in phases, with projects rolled out across South Africa to support a wide range of C&I use cases.

Leveraging Sungrow’s advanced BESS solutions, the systems are designed to enhance power reliability, improve energy efficiency and support the integration of renewable energy for businesses.

“We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with the Herholdt’s Group as we continue to grow the C&I energy storage market in South Africa,” said Nigel Sun, president of Sungrow Sub-Saharan Africa. “This agreement reflects our shared confidence in the long-term potential of the C&I segment, as well as strong recognition of Sungrow’s solutions in delivering reliable and scalable energy storage for local applications.”

Sungrow also highlighted a comprehensive portfolio of solutions tailored to local market conditions. These include advanced C&I storage systems, utility-scale energy storage platforms, high-efficiency inverters and scalable micro-grid architectures that support both grid-connected and off-grid applications.

Among the solutions on display, a highlight was the PowerKeeper, a DC-coupled energy storage system designed specifically for (C&I) environments. What sets PowerKeeper apart is its modular, stackable design, allowing capacity to be expanded easily as energy needs grow. This flexible architecture enables businesses to scale their storage system over time without the need for major system redesigns.

PowerKeeper forms part of Sungrow’s broader strategy to deliver more adaptable and intelligent energy management solutions for businesses across the region.

Sungrow’s integrated Micro Grid Solution demonstrates how hybrid energy systems can combine solar, energy storage and conventional generation to provide stable and intelligent energy management in complex operating environments. This is particularly valuable in the mining sector, where remote operations and energy-intensive processes require resilient and flexible power solutions.

By integrating renewable generation with advanced storage and control systems, micro-grids can support remote mining sites and other industrial facilities that depend on reliable, well-managed energy infrastructure.

In addition to PowerKeeper and Micro Grid, Sungrow presented its SG465 inverter, designed to deliver high performance and reliability for large commercial and utility-scale projects.

Visitors also gained insight into the latest evolution of Sungrow’s utility-scale energy storage platform, PowerTitan 3.0, developed to enhance safety, scalability and lifecycle performance for large energy infrastructure projects.

“Sungrow has been operating in South Africa for nine years and has built a strong regional presence to support projects across the continent,” said Sun. “Sungrow sales and solution teams are based across West, East, Central and southern Africa. Today we have a growing network of more than five channel partners, and together with our partners, we have already delivered key projects in South Africa and across markets such as Botswana, the DRC and Zambia, to name a few.

“Our focus is to work closely with engineering, procurement & construction contractors, installers and asset owners to deploy integrated solar and storage solutions that strengthen energy resilience while improving long-term project returns.”

Throughout the exhibition, Sungrow’s technical and regional teams engaged with industry stakeholders on deployment strategies, system optimisation and long-term service support. By showcasing a diversified technology portfolio, Sungrow reinforced its role as a long-term partner in southern Africa’s transition to resilient and sustainable energy systems.

Through continuous innovation, regional investment and strong partnerships, Sungrow remains committed to advancing reliable, future-ready energy infrastructure across Africa.