Sungrow, the global leader in PV inverters and energy storage systems (ESS), 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, and utility-scale energy markets.
Across Africa, businesses are increasingly seeking smarter ways to manage energy consumption, enhance reliability, and optimise operational expenses. To better address the diverse energy challenges across the continent, Sungrow continues to develop and deploy solutions specifically tailored to local operating environments. From managing grid variability to enabling flexible deployment across industries, Sungrow’s technologies are engineered for reliability and scalability. By combining durable hardware with intelligent energy management capabilities, Sungrow enables organisations across the region to create more efficient and adaptable energy systems aligned with their operational requirements.
On the opening day of the exhibition, Sungrow signed a 1,155 MWh C&I BESS agreement with Herholdt’s Group in South Africa. Sungrow, a globally leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has entered into a landmark arrangement with Herholdt’s Group, its official distribution partner in South Africa, to deploy a total of 1,155 MWh of commercial and industrial (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 increasing demand for reliable and flexible energy solutions across the commercial and industrial sectors. It also underscores 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 throughout South Africa to support a wide range of C&I use cases.
Utilising 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 Herholdt’s Group as we continue to grow the C&I energy storage market in South Africa,” said Nigel at Sungrow. “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 emphasised a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to local market conditions. These include advanced C&I storage systems, utility-scale energy storage platforms, high-efficiency inverters, and scalable microgrid architectures that support both grid-connected and off-grid applications.
Among the solutions on display, a highlight is the Sungrow PowerKeeper, a DC-coupled energy storage system designed specifically for commercial and industrial environments. What sets PowerKeeper apart is its modular, stackable design, which allows capacity to be easily expanded 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 Microgrid Solution demonstrates how hybrid energy systems can combine solar, energy storage, and conventional generation to deliver stable, 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, microgrids can support remote mining sites and other industrial facilities that depend on reliable, well-managed energy infrastructure.
In addition to PowerKeeper and Microgrid, Sungrow presented its SG465 inverter, designed to deliver high performance and reliability for large commercial and utility-scale projects. Visitors will also gain 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 established a strong regional presence to support projects across the continent,” said Nigel Sun, President of Sungrow Sub-Saharan Africa. “Sungrow’s sales and solutions 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 in markets such as Botswana, the DRC, and Zambia, to name a few. Our focus is to work closely with EPCs, installers, and asset owners to deploy integrated solar and storage solutions that enhance energy resilience while improving long-term project returns.
Throughout the exhibition, Sungrow’s technical and regional teams will engage with industry stakeholders on deployment strategies, system optimisation, and long-term service support. By showcasing a diverse technology portfolio, Sungrow reinforces its role as a long-term partner in Southern Africa’s transition to resilient and sustainable energy systems.
Through ongoing innovation, regional investment, and robust partnerships, Sungrow stays dedicated to developing reliable, future-ready energy infrastructure across Africa.
