Earlier this year, the team at DMH attended Solar and Storage Live 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, getting hands-on with the latest and greatest technologies coming to the world of renewables. We saw many upcoming systems as well as new suppliers that caught our eye. It’s the best way to stay ahead of the curve, keeping up to date and offering relevant and current systems to our customers. Check out some of the renewable pieces of tech that we are most excited about in our blog.
What’s new from LONGi?
We have worked closely with LONGi to provide quality solar panels to UK homes and businesses. LONGi has introduced its commercial-grade battery storage system capable of 250kWh of storage with a 250kW inverter. It’s the perfect solution for factories and businesses that consume a lot of energy. These systems can be placed outside in staff car parks, being fed energy from solar panels to run EV chargers and your business.
Another exciting product from LONGi is the Anti-Glare Satin Black panels that caught our eye immediately. These panels cut through the noise giving customers a more aesthetically pleasing look whilst also preventing overheating with 60℃ lower temperature under shaded areas. These panels were the solution to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s glare problems, an issue that resulted in 78,000 of 230,000 panels being removed due to safety concerns as severe glint and glare was blinding pilots.
Give Your Batteries a Makeover
The world of renewables is fascinating, but doesn’t always look it! When renewable systems take over a property, it starts to look like it is being covered in many white boxes. That’s why Endurance Renewables stepped in and created an alternative. Just like a radiator cover for a hallway, they have developed battery covers that look great and are also functional. Coming in a variety of different sizes and colours, they look nicer whilst also protecting these systems from outdoor elements. Worried about airflow? These battery covers are designed to let in airflow for cooling, meaning that your system can look great without worrying.
New Systems from SolaSkirt
DMH Electrical and Renewables have used SolaSkirt to protect our customers’ panels for years. Their systems offer bird and outdoor protection to ensure that no damage is done to wiring. At this year’s Solar and Storage Live event, we got to see the SolaSkirt Eco up close. This upgraded design has built-in ventilation for airflow, is sturdy and uses UV-resistant materials, providing a cost-effective alternative. It uses a new black composite plastic compared to older designs and even works on pantile roofs. Pantile roofing can be a pain, as the dips and falls can let in debris, even with sufficient bird mesh. This new design from SolaSkirt includes fingers around the edge that fall into the dips and falls of a pantile roof, guaranteeing no birds can nest under the panels.
Anker Solix XE
We have a close relationship with Anker, fitting many first systems in the UK for them. This includes their latest model, the Anker Solix XE. The latest model on the market from the leading supplier of batteries in the UK, it has a 5kW inverter with 7kWh of storage. This is expandable up to 30kWh.
Some things have carried over, such as the system still being IP65 rated and C5 corrosion rated, with the 10-year warranty meaning that it’s the same Anker we know and love for the next generation of renewable systems. New quality-of-life improvements include the display being capable of being turned on and off when needed with a button, whilst the system does full home backup, and the addition of 3 MPPT ports. Another system we love from Anker that we can’t wait to share in a future blog.
SigEnergy for Home and Businesses
Visiting the SigEnergy stand was a great experience, seeing systems we know and love and then new models that we got to see in detail. The SigenStor Neo is the latest battery on the market, offering full home backup, but without a gateway. This is great for homeowners who don’t want an overcomplicated setup. The system comes in a variety of sizes for inverters, with 6 and 8 kWh battery packs.
There wasn’t just a new battery for homes, though, as SigEnergy showcased their battery for C&I spaces. The inverter can go up to over 120 kWh, coupled with a huge battery that’s capable of up to megawatt-hours of storage! Just like the home systems, this new commercial battery comes with an app that’s just as intuitive to use.
Finally, from the SigEnergy stand, there is a new AC EV charger that piqued our interest. The Sigen EVAC G2 includes both AC smart chargers and DC bi-directional charging modules designed to integrate into the SigEnergy home ecosystem. This means that you can draw power from your car into your home or SigEnergy battery system.
The Future of Chargeable Car Parks
An interesting stand that we were intrigued by showcased the potential for solar PV-powered car parks.
Designed for businesses with space for up to 10 cars, we love the innovation and potential for businesses to generate clean, green energy to power their company (while also keeping a barrier between bird mess and the tops of employees’ cars!)
Why We Attend These Events
Dan and the team have a strong belief that staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Renewable technologies are similar to any sort of technological hardware or software – if you don’t educate yourself on what is the latest spec or most used version is, you will be left behind. By attending Solar and Storage Live, our team got hands-on experience with systems that we hope to be installing on properties in the UK in the near future. If our team are educated on these systems, then they can guide our customers to solar PV, batteries or EV chargers that will be best suited to their property. To talk through some of these upcoming systems in more detail for your home or business, please get in touch with the team using the contact form.
