SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026
About the event
The SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026 is the third edition of the conference organised by pv magazine and Solarabic. It takes place on 30 September 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Riyadh under the theme "Building resilient infrastructure with PV & BESS".
This year's edition looks at how solar and energy storage solutions support sustainable and reliable infrastructure, with a particular focus on the Kingdom's fast-growing data center sector. The programme is a full day of presentations and panel discussions in four sessions: innovation pathways for utility-scale solar and storage, advanced solar module technologies and developer needs, C&I solar, and energy storage for agriculture, data centers, industry and off-grid applications. The conference brings together policymakers, investors, technology innovators, developers and EPC contractors.
Registration is through the conference page on the organiser's website. The conference runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Riyadh time, preceded by an evening get-together reception on 29 September from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Early Bird ticket costs SAR 2,500, and the organiser describes the programme as preliminary and subject to change until the day of the event.
Agenda
19- 19:00–22:00Evening Get-together Reception (29 September)An informal evening for building connections within the solar energy community.
- 09:30–10:00Registration & Networking
- 10:15–10:20Welcome Word
- Session 1: Innovation pathways for utility-scale solar & storageThe latest innovations shaping utility-scale solar and battery storage, from new technologies and project architectures to financing, deployment and operational strategies.
- 10:20–10:30Keynote Speech
- 10:30–10:45Presentation | Platinum Partner LEAPTING: 'Automation in utility-scale solar projects: From robotic module installation to autonomous cleaning'How automation and robotics are transforming utility-scale solar projects, from robotic module installation and automated cleaning to productivity and smart site operations.
- 10:45–11:00Presentation | 'Optimizing solar & storage beyond grid compliance'How voltage regulation, automation, monitoring, asset management and power quality solutions improve the integration of renewables in large PV and BESS projects.
- 11:00–11:45Panel Discussion | 'Building a competitive solar & battery manufacturing ecosystem in MENA'Perspectives from developers, EPCs, technology providers and procurement leaders on how innovation shapes the next generation of utility-scale solar and storage projects.
- 13:20–13:40SOLARABIC Award
- Session 2: Advanced solar module technologies: Bridging innovation and developer needsHow high-efficiency cell architectures, back-contact technologies and high-power modules translate into project value: efficiency, reliability, land use, energy yield, cost and bankability.
- 13:40–13:55Presentation | Platinum Partner AIKO Energy
- 13:55–14:10Presentation | Platinum Partner JinkoSolar: 'Setting the new standard for TOPCon performance with Tiger Neo 3.0 in the desert'
- 14:15–15:00Panel Discussion | 'Next-generation solar modules: What matters for projects?'Leading module manufacturers and industry experts discuss which technology advances deliver the greatest value for developers and projects.
- Session 3: C&I solar: Optimizing energy, cutting costs & driving business valueHow commercial and industrial businesses use solar energy to cut electricity costs and strengthen energy resilience, covering design, performance, financing and operations.
- 15:40–15:50Fireside Chat
- 15:50–16:30Panel Discussion | 'Making C&I solar work for business'A practical discussion on how C&I solar delivers energy savings, resilience and long-term value, and how to overcome technical, financial and operational challenges.
- Session 4: Energy storage in action: Powering agriculture, data centers, industry & off-grid applicationsEnergy storage beyond the grid: battery storage and hybrid systems powering agriculture, data centers, industrial facilities and off-grid environments.
- 16:30–17:10Panel Discussion | 'Storage beyond the grid: Powering critical industries'How battery storage and hybrid energy systems deliver reliable, resilient and flexible power for utilities, data centers, industry and agriculture.
- 17:10–17:15Closing Remarks
