Industry Calendar & Strategic Partners

Key 2026 Energy Storage Events

RE+ Storage Jun 30–Jul 1 Sacramento

Energy Storage Summit USA Mar 24–25 Dallas

RE+ 2026 Nov 16–19 Las Vegas

The Battery Show North America Sept 2026 Michigan

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Sept 8–9 Barcelona

Preferred Equipment Suppliers (BESS)

Fluence

• Strong utility-scale reputation

• Excellent controls software

• Strong bankability

• Backed by Siemens and AES

Cons

• Premium pricing

• Longer procurement cycle

Best For:

• Utility projects

• Institutional investors [fluenceenergy.com], [tamarindo.global]

Tesla Megapack

• Massive deployment base

• Strong performance history

• Fast deployment

Cons

• Less customization

• Availability fluctuates

Best For:

• Large utility storage

• Merchant projects

[greentechlead.com], [energy-storage.news]

Sungrow

• Aggressive pricing

• Global manufacturing footprint

• Top global integrator

Cons

• Cybersecurity concerns in some markets

• Bankability depends on lender

Best For:

• Cost-sensitive projects

• International projects [energy-storage.news], [energy-storage.news]

Wärtsila

• Strong EPC experience

• Excellent grid integration

• Long operating history

Cons

• More expensive engineering packages

• Longer implementation process

Best For:

• Utility-scale developments

• Grid modernization projects [tamarindo.global], [energy-storage.news]

BYD

• Competitive pricing

• Large battery manufacturing base

• Strong global growth

Cons

• Less prevalent in North American utility markets

• Varying integration partners

Best For:

• International deployments

• Mid-scale storage [greentechlead.com], [infolink-group.com]