Event Overview

The 18th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC 2025) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from June 11-13, 2025, gathering 3,600+ exhibitors from 95 countries across a 380,000-square-meter exhibition area with an expected 500,000 professional visitors.

SNEC 2025 Exhibition Scale Overview

The event includes the "SNEC PV+ 2025 International Photovoltaic Conference" from June 10-12 at the Shanghai National Exhibition Center InterContinental Hotel, and exhibition activities from June 11-13.   The conference theme "Integration of PV and Storage, Smart Leading the Future" will bring together global PV and energy storage leaders, experts, and officials to discuss energy transition and technological innovation.

Industry Trends

SNEC 2025 showcases cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the new energy sector.   PV technology iteration is a major focus, with N-type high-efficiency cell technologies taking center stage.   TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact), HJT (Heterojunction), BC (Back Contact), and perovskite technologies are competing for market dominance.   The direct competition between TOPCon and BC cell camps is particularly noteworthy, viewed as the core battleground for technology iteration and market restructuring over the next five years.   Multiple leading companies unveiled new high-efficiency module products at the exhibition, such as JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo 3.0 module with 670W/24.8% efficiency, scheduled for mass production in the second half of 2025.   Skyworth Solar partnered with Aikosolar to globally launch the All Back Contact (ABC) module with mass production efficiency exceeding 24%, offering 6-10% higher power than mainstream TOPCon modules in the same area.   These new technologies demonstrate that improving photoelectric conversion efficiency and reducing electricity costs remain core directions for PV industry development.

Energy storage technology innovation is another highlight of this exhibition.   With increasing global demand for renewable energy integration and grid stability, diverse storage technologies are flourishing.   Lithium-ion batteries continue to dominate, but companies are exploring safer and more economical solutions.   For example, SVOLT Energy showcased its "Short Blade" cells made with thermal composite stacking technology, whose storage systems have demonstrated excellent safety, stability, and economic efficiency in actual projects, with expected return on investment within 3.5 years.   Additionally, sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and flow batteries received significant attention.   Industry experts predict 2025 will be a "watershed" year for new battery technologies: solid-state batteries are expected to enter high-end application markets, while sodium-ion batteries could revolutionize energy storage.   At SNEC 2025, multiple companies displayed sodium-ion battery storage systems, whose cost advantages and abundant resources align with large-scale storage needs.   Innovations addressing storage safety are also emerging, such as the world's first battery management system (BMS) that breaks through the "bucket effect," significantly enhancing battery life and safety through architectural and algorithmic innovations.

Digitalization and intelligence integration in the new energy sector is a major trend at SNEC 2025.   The exhibition hosted the second "AI+Energy and Energy Digitalization Summit Forum," focusing on applications of artificial intelligence, big data, IoT, and other technologies in energy systems.   Many exhibitors showcased smart energy management platforms, digital twin power plant O&M systems, and AI-driven energy efficiency optimization solutions.   For example, Haier New Energy presented its comprehensive smart energy solutions and AI energy robots under the theme "AI Without Boundaries, Smart Future," deeply integrating into "source-grid-load-storage" systems and home microgrid scenarios.   Through digital means, energy companies can achieve real-time monitoring, intelligent scheduling, and fault diagnosis of PV stations and storage systems, significantly improving operational efficiency and reliability.   As carbon neutrality goals advance, the energy industry will accelerate digital and intelligent transformation, with AI and big data technologies playing larger roles throughout the lifecycle of new energy planning, construction, and operation.

Key Speakers and Statements

SNEC 2025 gathered numerous influential figures from government, industry organizations, businesses, and academia who shared valuable insights on industry development.  Zhu Gongshan, Chairman of the Global Green Energy Council and Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association, stated at the opening ceremony that despite current industry fluctuations, the long-term growth trend remains unchanged.  He emphasized that the PV industry is at a critical juncture transitioning from scale expansion to high-quality development, requiring technological innovation and international cooperation to meet challenges and seize opportunities.  Gao Jifan, Chairman of Trina Solar, pointed out that the industry should not be limited to debates about which cell technology is superior, but should focus on promoting progress across all technological pathways to meet different application scenarios.  He called for stronger collaboration across the supply chain to accelerate the industrialization of new technologies, reduce electricity costs, and enhance the market competitiveness of PV power generation.

Government representatives also conveyed policy support signals at the conference.  Representatives from the National Energy Administration stated that China will continue to improve renewable energy support policies and accelerate the construction of a new power system with new energy as its mainstay, creating a favorable environment for PV and energy storage industries.  They mentioned that with the advancement of power market reforms, new energy enterprises should seize opportunities to actively participate in spot electricity markets and ancillary services markets to increase project comprehensive benefits.  Additionally, representatives from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) also attended the conference, sharing the latest dynamics of global energy transition and cooperation initiatives.  They highly praised China's leading role in the renewable energy field and hoped to strengthen international exchanges and cooperation through platforms like SNEC to jointly address climate change challenges.

Exhibition Highlights

SNEC 2025 exhibition covers the entire PV and energy storage value chain with multiple specialized areas showcasing the latest products and solutions.  The PV exhibition area includes silicon materials and wafers, cells and modules, inverters, mounting systems, and PV application products, while the energy storage area covers battery materials, cells and modules, storage system integration, BMS/PCS, charging stations, and smart energy management systems.  According to the exhibition floor plan, Halls 1H, 1.2H, and 2.1H are dedicated to PV production equipment, Hall 2.2H to PV materials, and Hall 3H to PV mounting systems;  Halls 4.1H, 5.1H, 6.1H, 7.1H, and 8.1H are for inverters and energy storage;  and Halls 5.2H, 6.2H, 7.2H, and 8.2H are for modules.  This zoning layout allows professional visitors to navigate efficiently.

This exhibition features remarkable products that reflect industry innovation directions.  In PV modules, major manufacturers displayed high-power, high-efficiency new products, such as JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo 3.0 modules, Trina Solar's Vertex N-type modules, and YDSE's "One Main Three Wings" N-type high-efficiency modules, all representing current mass production pinnacles.  Simultaneously, perovskite photovoltaics emerged as a notable field, with multiple companies showcasing perovskite cells and tandem module samples with laboratory efficiencies exceeding 30%, viewed as important future technologies with potential to disrupt traditional silicon cells.  In energy storage, large-scale storage systems and residential storage products shared the spotlight: CATL, BYD, and others exhibited container-type energy storage power station solutions for grid applications, while Huawei, Sungrow, Goodwe, and others brought next-generation PV-storage inverters and home energy storage systems for distributed energy scenarios.  Notably, cross-industry enterprises also participated with innovative products, such as Haier, Midea, and Gree launching integrated PV+storage+appliance smart energy solutions, exploring new business models merging energy and consumer electronics.

Beyond product displays, SNEC 2025 hosted a series of engaging on-site activities providing interactive experiences for exhibitors and visitors.  These included:

--"Top 10 Highlights" Selection: An industry innovation selection activity initiated by the organizing committee to identify the year's ten most representative technologies or product highlights from the vast array of exhibits.  The selection adopts a process of corporate self-recommendation and expert review, with final results announced on-site to recognize enterprises and products with outstanding innovation achievements in PV, storage, and hydrogen sectors.  This activity has become a traditional project of

--"Top 10 Highlights" Selection: An industry innovation selection activity initiated by the organizing committee to identify the year's ten most representative technologies or product highlights from the vast array of exhibits.  The selection adopts a process of corporate self-recommendation and expert review, with final results announced on-site to recognize enterprises and products with outstanding innovation achievements in PV, storage, and hydrogen sectors.  This activity has become a traditional project of the SNEC exhibition, regarded as a "wind vane" for industry innovation.

--"Asia PV and Storage Award" Ceremony: This exhibition specially added an award ceremony hosted by the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).  The award aims to recognize enterprises and individuals making outstanding contributions in PV and energy storage fields across the Asia-Pacific region, including exemplars in technological innovation, market expansion, and social responsibility.  The ceremony was held during the exhibition, presenting trophies and certificates to winning enterprises to encourage the industry to establish benchmarks and pursue excellence.

--"Global New Energy ESG Ranking" Release: The "Global New Energy ESG Top 100" was announced on-site, recognizing new energy companies with excellent performance in environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) aspects.  This is SNEC's first release of such a ranking, reflecting the high importance the new energy industry places on sustainable development and social responsibility.  Selected companies demonstrated outstanding performance in green supply chains, safe production, employee care, and community contribution, with the ranking release guiding the industry to practice ESG concepts and achieve unity of economic and social benefits.

--"Global New Energy Brand Ranking" Release: The "Global New Energy Brand Ranking" was also released, selecting the Top 10 most influential and valuable new energy enterprises globally.  This ranking is based on comprehensive evaluation of market share, technological strength, brand reputation, and other indicators, showcasing the leading enterprise images in the new energy field.  Listed companies cover various segments including PV modules, inverters, and energy storage batteries, reflecting the rise and international competitiveness of Chinese enterprises in the global new energy landscape.

--Talent Exchange Area: To promote talent mobility and cooperation in the new energy field, this exhibition specially established a talent exchange area, organizing on-site recruitment by well-known enterprises and hosting career development lectures and talent matching meetings.  This initiative created a talent "career express" for the industry, helping enterprises recruit outstanding talent and providing professionals with a platform to understand industry frontiers and expand career opportunities.

--Receptions and Social Activities: Multiple receptions and business social activities were held during the exhibition, including opening dinners, VIP customer receptions, and industry association exchange meetings.  These activities provided relaxed communication occasions for exhibitors, buyers, and industry experts, promoting the achievement of business cooperation intentions and expansion of network relationships.

Through these rich on-site activities, SNEC 2025 became not only a stage for product and technology display but also a comprehensive platform for industry information exchange, cooperation matching, and brand promotion.

Impact on the Industry

The successful hosting of SNEC 2025 has produced positive and far-reaching impacts on the global new energy industry.   First, the new technologies and products showcased at the exhibition will accelerate the transformation and application of industry innovation achievements.   The new generation of high-efficiency PV modules, advanced storage systems, and intelligent energy management solutions released by numerous companies at the exhibition are expected to gradually enter the market in the next 1-2 years, promoting the improvement of the entire industry's technological level and cost reduction.   For example, perovskite cells, heterojunction cells, and other frontier technologies gained broader attention and investment through the exhibition, likely accelerating their industrialization process.   Second, the international exchange and cooperation platform built by the exhibition has promoted the coordinated development of the global value chain.   Exhibitors and visitors from 95 countries and regions gathered together for face-to-face cooperation negotiations, reaching a series of agreements on technological R&D, market expansion, and production capacity cooperation.   These collaborations cover technology R&D, standard-setting, project development, talent cultivation, and other fields, injecting new vitality and momentum into the global development of PV and energy storage industries.   Third, the policy signals and industry consensus conveyed during the exhibition will influence future development directions.   The statements of government officials and industry leaders at the forum clearly indicated policy orientations supporting renewable energy development, enhancing enterprise investment confidence.   Meanwhile, participants reached numerous consensuses on industry standards, safety regulations, sustainable development, and other topics, providing references for subsequent industry policy and standard formulation.

From a market perspective, SNEC 2025 further consolidated China's leading position in the global new energy field.   As the world's largest PV manufacturing and application market, Chinese enterprises' collective appearance and fruitful achievements at the exhibition demonstrated the strength of "Made in China" to the world.   According to statistics, Chinese enterprises contribute over 60% of global PV module production capacity and also hold a dominant position in energy storage batteries.   Through international exhibitions like SNEC, Chinese enterprises have established closer connections with overseas customers and partners, beneficial for expanding overseas markets and participating in global competition.   Meanwhile, the exhibition also attracted numerous advanced overseas technologies and products to enter the Chinese market, promoting the exchange and integration of domestic and international technologies, advancing China's new energy industry toward higher-quality development.