20 renewable energy events to look out for in 2025

With the start of the new year, we’ve got another 12 months of exciting renewable energy innovations to look forward to. And with the technology progressing rapidly, there is no telling what 2024 holds in store.

The best place to find out about the latest innovations and technologies and connect with prospective clients and colleagues in the industry is at one of the many renewable energy events happening in 2024. In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at some of the renewable energy events (with a weighting towards solar events given our sector) we’re most excited about this coming year. 

Pulse

Where: Madrid, Spain

When: 3-4 April 2025

After a hugely successful 2023 and 2024, Pulse is back! Held by RatedPower, this year’s event will be even bigger and better than before, with a whole host of keynote speakers and talks alongside hands-on technical workshops with leaders from across the renewable industry.

There will also be another networking dinner, allowing attendees the perfect opportunity to make new connections while exchanging ideas and valuable industry insights. Pulse 2025 promises to be the number one renewable energy event next year and we hope to see many of you there!

Utility-scale PV technical workshop during Pulse 2023

Intersolar Europe Conference and Exhibition

Where: Munich, Germany

When: 7-9 May 2025

Intersolar Europe is one of the world’s leading conferences and exhibitions in the solar industry, and it has been running for over 30 years. The event’s tagline is “Connecting Solar Business,” as it brings together solar manufacturers, service providers, project developers, start-ups, planners, suppliers, distributors, and installers to network and discover the latest trends across the industry. The first two days of the event will see 2,500 attendees learn everything about markets, technologies and financing of PV projects, while over 110,000 attendees and at least 1,450 exhibitors are expected to join from day two onwards for the 2025 exhibition. There are also corresponding Intersolar events held in North and South America.

KEY Energy

Where: Rimini, Italy

When: 5-7 March 2025

Following the success of the first two independent KEY Energy events, the conference returns to Italy in 2025. The conference promises over 90,000 square metres of exhibition space, with seven confirmed product sectors, including solar and photovoltaics, wind energy, hydrogen, energy storage, energy efficiency, electric mobility, and sustainable cities. For the first time, KEY will also host a Green Jobs & Skill initiative, providing a great opportunity for companies to meet potential candidates and help bridge the green skills gap.

Genera 2025

Where: Madrid, Spain

When: 18-20 November 2025

Genera is an event backed by Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE) a public body dedicated to saving and diversifying energy. It brings together 43,000 attendees from around the world to share their take on key trends, innovations, products, and services in energy, decarbonization, electrification, and the environment. With over 500 exhibitors and a packed schedule of industry talks it attracts delegates from all areas of the energy market.

World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition

Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands

When: 20-22 May 2025

The World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition is the largest dedicated hydrogen event,  making it one of the top networking events of the year. The summit will see over 15,000 industry professionals explore more than 600 exhibitions, exchange key insights. and build new alliances to kickstart the next wave of hydrogen project developments. With a full schedule of talks focusing on real case studies and strategies to unlock efficiencies and scale, this event has something for everyone.

AgriVoltaics World Conference

Where: Freiburg, Germany

When: 1-3 July 2025

Perfect for researchers from PV and agriculture — and everyone in between — the AgriVoltaics World Conference encourages open discussions to enhance agrivoltaics. The theme for 2025 will be "Challenging Agrivoltaics," with a focus on PV module and system technologies, environmental modeling, and policy and regulatory issues, to name just a few examples. There will also be discussions around case studies and best practices, as well as networking opportunities for attendees.

Energy Tech Summit

Where: Bilbao, Spain

When: 10-11 April 

Underlining Bilbao’s claim as a European and global renewable energy hub, the Energy Tech Summit is an influential event for the industry. The event focuses on renewable technologies and securing resources for the transition to green energy and will hold a full suite of talks, innovation workshops, and networking opportunities.

Solar & Storage Live

Where: London, UK / Manila, Philippines / Valencia, Spain

When: 2-3 April 2025 / 19-20 May 2025 / 25-26 June 2025

Solar & Storage Live is a series of large-scale exhibitions that brings together the titans of solar and storage manufacturing with dynamic local players and distributors. 2025 will see 19 of these events, each showcasing market-leading, innovative solutions for a range of solar projects, from commercial and industrial to residential and small-scale community-based projects.

The UK, Philippines, and Spain-based events are all expected to have at least 150 speakers and 100 exhibitors, with as many as 15,000 attendees. Conference-goers will also enjoy industry-leading talks and quality networking opportunities.

All-Energy

Where: Glasgow, Scotland / Melbourne, Australia

When: 14-15 May 2025 / 29-30 October 2025

All-Energy is hosting two unmissable events in 2025, both offering a unique opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with individuals and organizations dedicated to the global transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

In the spring, All-Energy & Dcarbonise are hosting the UK’s largest low-carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event. Over 600 industry pioneers, policymakers, and thought leaders will speak, while 270 exhibitors from across Europe and the USA will showcase their products and innovations.

In the autumn, All-Energy Australia will bring together the largest gathering of renewable energy professionals in the Southern Hemisphere to showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions in solar, wind, bioenergy, energy storage, and electric transportation. Plus, this year’s event will have a special focus on EV technology innovation, making it a must-see.

RE+

Where: Las Vegas, USA

When: 8-11 September 2025

With 40,000 attendees from over 115 countries, 14,000 of which are C-suite executives, RE+ is one of the US’s most influential renewable energy events. During the four-day event, 1,300 exhibitors and over 360 sessions cover a wide range of topics pertinent to the renewables space.

Alongside this, there is a Start-up Program designed to support emerging technology and new entrants in the solar, energy storage, hydrogen, wind, and electric vehicle industries. In addition to RE+ Las Vegas, there are a series of events held in locations worldwide.

Energyear Tour 2025

Where: Global

When: Events run between 5 February- 20 November 2025

The Energyear 2025 Tour is made up of 15 conferences across Latin America, the USA, and Europe with the goal of expediting the transition to a more sustainable future. It provides a space for thousands of industry sector leaders to meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities in areas such as renewables, storage, and mobility. Attendees come from all sectors, with many coming from technology providers, EPC developers, consultancy, and utilities. 

Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage

Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

When: 8 April 2025

The Amsterdam-based Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage will take place in the Kit Royal Tropical Institute in April next year. It’s a one-day event that hosts 25 speakers and focuses on key topics like successful storage project cases, AI in Digitalized Storage for efficiency, and Hybrid Systems for grid stability. It also provides lots of network opportunities throughout the day. 

Solarplaza also hosts a range of other events between March and July 2025. You can see the complete list of Solarplaza events on their website.

SNEC International PV Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition

Where: Shanghai, China

When: 11-13 June 2025

The National Convention and Exhibition Center will host the 18th edition of the SNEC International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai (otherwise known as the SNEC Photovoltaic Conference). The SNEC Photovoltaic Conference is one of the most influential events in Asia and worldwide.

The event covers key topics across the PV sector, such as notable trends, development strategies, policy, technology, and finance. The exhibition itself has companies across the application chain, such as photovoltaic equipment, cells, components, storage, engineers, and mobile energy. 

On top of this event, there are two more influential events created by the same organizers: The SNEC 8th (2025) International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, Equipment and Application Conference & Exhibition and the SNEC 10th (2025) International Energy Storage Technology, Equipment and Application Conference & Exhibition.

Smart Energy Week

Where: Tokyo and Osaka, Japan

When: 19-21 February 2025, 17-19 September 2025, 19-21 November 2025

Smart Energy Week is held three times a year in different exhibition centers across Japan. The three events provide a platform for energy leaders to network and share expertise to accelerate business within the energy industry. The events focus on a broad range of energy technology such as solar power, rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, smart grids, wind power, zero-emission, biomass, and thermal power generation.

Wetex & Dubai Solar Show

Where: Dubai, UAE

When: 30 September - 2 October 2025

Wetex and Dubai Solar Show is organized by DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, attracting just shy of 39,000 attendees from 62 countries with the ambition of building a sustainable future for the Emirate. The event allows over 2600 exhibitors to showcase solutions and products and discover the latest trends and innovations across the renewable industry. Topics range from energy, renewables and clean energy, sustainable development, smart cities, etc. There are over 160 seminars and panels held by experts in the space to share knowledge and exchange views about the future of green energy.

Enlit Asia

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

When: 9-11 September 2025

Enlit Asia is an annual conference and exhibition comprising two events in the energy sector: POWERGEN Asia and Asian Utility Week. It attracts 12,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors worldwide to showcase their products, services, and solutions to help accelerate the green transition across Asia. Two hundred speakers give a series of expert talks to discuss the region’s policies, developments, and innovations driving the green transition.

World Future Energy Summit

Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE

When: 14-16 January 2025

The World Future Energy Summit is a global think tank, powered by international expertise. It brings over 30,000 visitors together to help develop innovative solutions to build a more sustainable future. With over 400 exhibitors and more than 350 speakers, the event is rich in insight and expertise.

Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition 

Where: Sydney, Australia

When: 9-10 April 2025

The Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition attracts more than 15,000 attendees. In addition, there are over 150 exhibitors and talks from renewable industry leaders shining a light on the latest trends, solutions, and challenges.

ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

When: 2-4 July 2025

In July, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will host the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week Exhibition and Conference. 28,000 attendees from over 60 countries will come together to discuss facilitating the shift to clean energy sources, building resilience against challenges, and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. With over 380 speakers, the event will delve into renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage technology. 

Energaïa Forum

Where: Montpellier, France

When: TBC

Energaïa Forum is an annual event for renewable energy professionals. For 18 years, the event has supported the renewable energy industry as a platform for networking and sharing expertise and solutions to overcome key energy challenges. It attracts 17,000 participants and promotes innovation in the face of the global energy crisis.

This list only scratches the surface of the renewable energy events happening in 2025. We are lucky that there is such a vibrant renewable energy community all around the globe that provides us with so many opportunities for knowledge-sharing and networking. With events like the ones on this list being held almost year-round, it is clear that the sector is thriving and that the green energy transition is in good hands.

Learn more about the renewable energy space with RatedPower’s catalog of resources, and let’s drive the renewable energy sector forward together.