PRESS RELEASE
Terrapinn Limited, the owner of hundreds of global trade shows and business conferences, and the organiser of the world’s largest series of solar and storage trade show – SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE – is bringing the Australian edition to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 1 & 2 May 2024.
“As Queensland’s appetite for solar grows in response to massive government and private sector construction projects with ambitious net zero targets, our choice of Brisbane for the show makes sense to the solar industry both nationally and internationally. Leading brands have already shown support by reserving prime spots and booking early to take advantage of our early bird exhibitor discounts” said Craig Macfarlane, MD of Terrapinn Australia.
Solar & Storage Live is a large and established trade show and multi-streamed conference that combines residential, commercial/industrial and utility-scale solar and attracts record crowds around the world in the UK, USA, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Thailand, Switzerland and now… Australia.
“We’ve already sold out our 2024 shows in the UK, South Africa, and the Philippines, so if international experience is anything to go by, then you can expect Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane to be just as popular and attract attendees from every state in Australia.”
Distinguishing itself from other energy events, Solar & Storage Live focuses exclusively on solar, battery storage, and EV charging. In Australia, the solar industry is growing at a massive 25-30% and all indications are that this rate of growth is about to increase even more. Nowhere else is this more obvious than in the state of Queensland where government is investing $billions into new infrastructure and utilities as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games which will be the first ‘climate positive’ games.
Several thousand people are expected to attend Solar & Storage Live Australia 2024 with international shows attracting upwards of 20,000 visitors. The show will host 150+ exhibitors including industry leaders such as Enphase, Jinko, Origin Zero, Sunsynk and Tesla. The conference features 160+ expert speakers addressing key themes including residential solar, commercial/industrial solar, large-scale utility solar, battery storage and EV charging.
Key speakers include:
- Stephen Hammer, General Manager Major Projects, Brisbane City Council
- Kane Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Energy Council
- Warwick Johnston, Managing Director, SunWiz
- Jenny Riesz, Principal, Australian Energy Market Operator
- Stan Krpan, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Victoria
- David Shankey, Deputy Director-General Energy, Department of Energy and Public Works
- Glenn Dahlenburg, General Manager Energy Storage, Energy Queensland
- James Hay, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Corporation of NSW
- Tristan Edis, Director of Analysis and Advisory, Green Energy Markets
There’s something for everyone with a big focus on end-user case studies including mining, farming, business, VPPs and FCAS. Notable end-user speakers include:
- Jane Mansfield, Head of Energy, Coles Group
- Craig Scroggie, CEO and Managing Director, NEXTDC
- Renea Robson, Market Manager, Head of Sustainability ANZ, IKEA Group
- Karin Stark, Director, Farm Renewables Ltd
- Tessa Lees, Sustainability Manager, The Arnott’s Group
- Sue Panuccio, National Environment Manager and Sustainability Lead, Ramsay Health Care
- Christopher Cormack, New Energy Director, JLL
Key event features include the EV Charging Zone highlighting various on-grid and off-grid solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, public and destination charging. Solar & Storage Live also has a strong focus on investment and training, with the inclusion of an ‘Investors-meets-Developers Lounge’ and an ‘Installers University’.
Australian and international PV, battery and EV charging manufacturers, distributers, retailers, utilities, tech providers, as well as large installers and financiers are invited to participate.
Solar & Storage Live Australia is supported by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency and Energy Skills Queensland as well as a raft of media, publications, and business associations.
For detailed information on speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and conference topics, as well as details on how to register for this free-to-attend event, visit solarstoragelive.com.au.
Join us in shaping the future of solar, storage and EV charging technology at the world’s largest series of solar and storage trade shows!
