The e-Conference on Storage Solutions is an annual virtual event focusing on advancements and opportunities in solar energy storage across Africa, happening from 26-29 May 2026.

The Africa battery storage market has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with annual increases of 3, 10, and 11-fold. In 2025, this expansion continued, driven by falling costs and growing deployment of PV+BESS solutions, making solar increasingly dispatchable and competitive for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.

Based on data collected by AFSIA, more than 31.8 GWh of projects are officially under development, and the World Bank estimates that South Africa alone could reach 10-15 GWh of installed BESS by 2030.

Now in its 6th edition, the e‑Conference on Storage Solutions has established itself as the largest online event dedicated to energy storage in Africa, attracting thousands of participants each year.

This year’s edition will focus on 2 key aspects:

  • Exploring different energy storage solutions in Africa through technology advancements, component optimization, and innovative service models.
  • Addressing financial considerations, presenting real project case studies, and providing a deep dive into the state of the storage market in Africa, as well as the regulatory and policy landscape.

Four Days of Exploration

  • Tuesday 26 May: Technology Day: Advancements in residential, C&I, and utility‑scale storage technologies, plus safety and warranty considerations.
  • Wednesday 27 May: Projects Day: Financing models, case studies, long‑duration storage, and e‑mobility integration.
  • Thursday 28 May: Off taker & Regulatory dialogue: Providing a deep dive dialogue between stakeholder involvement in the solar and storage space.
  • Friday 29 May: Africa Storage Market Outlook Day: Analyzing the African storage market trends.

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