SNEC 2027 Guide: Solar Expo Dates, Visitors and Leads
By Ilyas Kerbal,
SNEC PV Power Expo is where the solar industry sets its year. Because China makes most of the world’s solar components, the pricing, technology roadmaps and supply deals agreed in these halls shape what happens everywhere else. For anyone selling into or buying from the PV supply chain, the SNEC attendee and exhibitor list is close to a who’s who of the industry.
Here’s what to know ahead of SNEC 2027, based on the 2026 edition: who attends, what it costs, and how to prepare.
SNEC key facts
| Industry | Solar / energy storage |
| City | Shanghai, China |
| Venue | National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai |
| Dates | Early June, 2026: 3–5 Jun; 2027: 2–4 Jun |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Shanghai |
| Typical scale | ~300,000 attendees · ~3,000 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | ≈ RMB 30 full-period pass (pre-registration) |
| App / platform | No dedicated app; WeChat + online pre-registration |
| Official website | snec.org.cn |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official SNEC website before you book travel.
What is SNEC?
The full name is the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition. It’s organised by the Asia Photovoltaic Industry Association and the China Renewable Energy Society, and it covers somewhere between 270,000 and 360,000 m² of floor space with more than 3,000 exhibitors.
In practice, that means almost every Chinese module, cell, wafer, polysilicon, inverter and storage company is present. Buyers come to benchmark prices and compare technologies such as TOPCon, HJT, back-contact and perovskite. A large technical conference runs at the same time.
Product areas include:
- PV cells and modules
- Polysilicon, wafers and materials: glass, backsheets, encapsulants, silver paste
- Inverters and power electronics
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and smart energy
- PV production equipment and automation
- EPC, project development and financing
- Mounting, trackers and balance-of-system
SNEC moved to the larger NECC in Hongqiao to make room for its growth. Photo: Shwangtianyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
When and where
SNEC is held every June in Shanghai. The 2026 edition ran from 3 to 5 June, and the 2027 edition is scheduled for 2 to 4 June 2027. The venue is the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) at 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, next to the Hongqiao transport hub.
The show used to be at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong and moved to the larger NECC as it grew. The city has never changed. Expect heat, crowds and full hotels around Hongqiao, so plan routes and rooms early.
Who attends SNEC
About 300,000 visitors attend. The mix is heavily commercial:
| Who | Why they’re there | Who wants to reach them |
|---|---|---|
| Project developers and EPC contractors | Module, inverter and storage sourcing | Manufacturers, financiers, insurers |
| Distributors and importers (Europe, Middle East, LatAm, Africa, South Asia) | Supply contracts and pricing | Tier-1 and tier-2 manufacturers, logistics firms |
| Utility and IPP procurement teams | Large-volume tenders | Module and BESS makers |
| Equipment and materials buyers from module makers | Production lines and inputs | Equipment, glass, paste and film suppliers |
| Investors, analysts and policymakers | Market intelligence | Research firms, advisory, financing |
| Researchers and engineers | The technical conference | Test labs, R&D tool vendors |
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Ticket prices and registration
Visitors pre-register online with their real name and ID or passport. A full-period visitor pass was listed at about RMB 30 through the authorised ticketing partner, which makes SNEC one of the cheapest big shows to attend. It is a B2B event and applications are reviewed. The SNEC technical conference has its own registration and fees, published on snec.org.cn.
No app, which makes planning harder
SNEC doesn’t have a dedicated event app. Registration and updates run through the official websites (snec.org.cn and snec-pv.com), the organiser’s WeChat account and ticketing partners.
That’s a real problem for sales teams. With 3,000+ exhibitors and no central, exportable directory with decision-maker details, building a target list means cross-referencing hall plans, company websites and LinkedIn for days. It’s exactly the kind of list I build for clients before a show.
Pros and cons
| What works | What doesn’t |
|---|---|
| The most complete PV supply chain in one venue | Huge, hot and crowded in June |
| Very cheap entry | Heavily China-centric; many booths are pure export pitches |
| Decision-makers from tier-1 manufacturers on site | Sector price wars make some exhibitors aggressive sellers |
| Ideal for price benchmarking and finding OEM/ODM partners | English support varies by booth |
| Strong storage and smart-energy halls | Hotels near NECC fill quickly |
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How sales teams prepare for SNEC
- Separate buyers from sellers. If you sell equipment or materials, your targets are the manufacturers. If you sell modules or BESS, your targets are the visitors.
- Map the halls by technology. TOPCon, HJT, storage and inverters cluster in different areas.
- Start outreach in early May. Senior people at tier-1 makers fill their calendars well before June.
- Benchmark before you negotiate. Use the first day to collect quotes, then meet the shortlist.
- Have someone who reads Chinese on the team or on call for WeChat follow-ups.
- Log everything the same day. With thousands of conversations, notes made a week later are useless.
FAQ
When is SNEC 2027?
SNEC 2027 is scheduled for 2 to 4 June 2027 at the NECC in Shanghai. The 2026 edition took place on 3 to 5 June.
How much does it cost to visit SNEC?
A full-period visitor pass was listed at about RMB 30 through the authorised ticketing partner. The technical conference is priced separately.
Does SNEC have an official app?
No dedicated app was found. Registration runs through the official websites, WeChat and ticketing partners.
Where can I get a list of SNEC exhibitors and attendees?
There’s no exportable official directory with contact details. A pre-built, enriched list is the fastest way to get one into your CRM.
Walk into SNEC with a target list
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Sources
- Inspenet: SNEC PV+ 2026 overview
- Jufair: SNEC 2027 visitor pre-registration
- Official site: snec.org.cn
Photo credits
- Cover image: Intersolar Europe 2013 Exhibition 13 by Solar Promotion International GmbH, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: 1H area of National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai) by Shwangtianyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
