Procurement Leaders Gather for TaiyangNews Briefing in Shanghai

As the solar and energy storage sectors increasingly prioritize technology innovation, procurement efficiency, and resilient supply chains, TaiyangNews convened industry stakeholders at its inaugural Solar & Storage Procurement Briefing China (SSPB.C 2026) in Shanghai on June 2, 2026. The event provided an early preview of solar manufacturing and battery storage technologies ahead of SNEC 2026.

The 1^st edition of SSPB.C 2026 at the Global New Energy Empowerment Center in Shanghai, was held a day ahead of SNEC 2026 to offer international buyers a curated overview of technologies expected to be showcased during SNEC.

An invite-only event, it brought together global procurement leaders, EPCs, developers, investors, and technology suppliers for a focused review of emerging developments in solar manufacturing and battery energy storage. 

The conference, co-organized with SNEC, featured executive fireside chats and a series of innovation presentations covering solar production equipment, manufacturing materials, battery technologies, energy storage systems, and inverter solutions.

During the solar-focused sessions, speakers presented developments across the spectrum in TOPCon manufacturing including metallization, laser processing, passivation technologies, connectors, cables, and advanced module designs.Several companies highlighted efforts to improve production efficiency, reduce material consumption especially silver, and support the next generation of high-efficiency solar cells.

In the solar manufacturing segment, Dr. Kamel Ounadjela, General Manager – International Business Unit at Laplace, presented developments in advanced manufacturing equipment and integrated production solutions supporting TOPCon, HIBC, and tandem solar technologies.

Tony Hui, General Manager Assistant at ATW (Autowell), highlighted the company's PV cell screen-printing platform. Hui said the platform is designed to improve throughput, automation, and printing precision for advanced solar cell production.

Module innovation was also a key topic during the event. Alex Hang, Asia Pacific President at AIKO, discussed the company's All Back Contact (ABC) module technology and its performance under shaded conditions, while Eric AST-COMOLI, Global Segment Manager Solar at Stäubli, introduced the company's BCC-Evo connector designed for solar and energy storage applications

As PV systems continue to increase in power and current, Marketing Manager at KUKA Cable, Tina Chen, addressed the growing importance of cable reliability. She emphasized the role of quality and testing in long-term system performance.

Energy storage developments featured prominently throughout the afternoon. Presentations covered battery cells, battery packs, integrated storage systems, energy management platforms, hybrid inverters, and manufacturing expansion plans.

Henry He, Sales Director of GoodWe SEA, presented the company's commercial and industrial storage portfolio, highlighting integrated energy management, safety features, and hybrid inverter solutions.

Jack Wang, Head of Overseas Product Management at Trina Storage, outlined the company's vertically integrated approach to energy storage, spanning battery cells, storage systems, and energy management platforms.

The event also included fireside chats with battery industry leaders. While CATL’s Director of ESS Europe Kevin Tang discussed advancements in battery cell technology and large-scale energy storage solutions, Hithium’s Regional General Manager, Central and Southern Asia, Namit Aneja highlighted developments in utility-scale and commercial storage systems.

REPT BATTERO Energy Sales Director Europe, Hilal Nur Haldan underscored the sector's continued focus on improving performance, scalability, and supply-chain resilience of battery technology.

During the briefing, Nikunj Chapla, Operations Lead – BESS at RCT Solution, discussed the importance of diversified and bankable battery energy storage supply chains, highlighting factors such as procurement risks, local content requirements, and supply-chain resilience. He also outlined plans for the company's upcoming 10 GWh BESS manufacturing facility in Telangana, India.

Across both solar and storage sessions, speakers emphasized efficiency gains, cost reduction, manufacturing innovation, and system reliability. The discussions reflected growing industry interest in integrated solar-plus-storage solutions and the technologies expected to drive future deployment as the sector continues to expand globally. 

Discussions also addressed supply-chain resilience, bankability, and the growing role of energy storage in supporting renewable energy deployment. TaiyangNews covered the conference extensively in a live blog that ran through the duration of the event.

The event concluded with insights into technology trends shaping the solar and storage sectors, providing participants with an informed starting point for engagements and discussions at SNEC 2026.

Encouraged by the strong interest generated during the inaugural event, TaiyangNews Managing Director Michael Schemla announced the 2^nd edition of the SSPB.C, scheduled to take place on June 1, 2027, ahead of SNEC.