June 11, 2026
Sunways at SNEC 2026 - New Products, Global Certification, and Strategic Partnerships
Shanghai, China — The 19th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, SNEC 2026, concluded successfully at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As one of the world’s leading platforms for solar PV, energy storage and smart energy technologies, SNEC brought together global manufacturers, system integrators, installers, certification bodies and energy solution partners.
For Sunways, SNEC 2026 was more than a product exhibition. It was a focused demonstration of the company’s strategic direction in solar-plus-storage solutions, smart energy management and global market development.
Over three productive days, Sunways presented two new hybrid inverter products, achieved important certification milestones, deepened cooperation with international partners and strengthened its commitment to delivering reliable solar and energy storage solutions worldwide.
At Booth 7.1H-F655, Sunways attracted strong attention from customers, installers, distributors and system integrators from Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia and other global markets. The booth became a platform for product presentation, technical exchange, solution discussion and long-term partnership building.
Key Highlights at SNEC 2026
Sunways’ presence at SNEC 2026 focused on four major highlights:
🔸Launch of two new hybrid inverter products for residential and C&I energy storage
🔸Clear presentation of a dual-core energy storage strategy: low-voltage residential storage and high-voltage C&I storage
🔸Clear presentation of a dual-core energy storage strategy: low-voltage residential storage and high-voltage C&I storage
🔸DEKRA certification milestone for European market access
🔸Strategic cooperation agreements and partner recognition with global customers
A Dual-Core Strategy for Energy Storage
At SNEC 2026, Sunways officially launched two new-generation hybrid inverter products:
🔸STH-5~20KTL-LT — three-phase low-voltage hybrid inverter for residential and small commercial applications
🔸STH-40~80KTL-HT — three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter for commercial and industrial energy storage applications
The two products represent the two core directions of Sunways’ energy storage strategy.
On the residential side, users are increasingly looking for home energy systems that can improve PV self-consumption, provide stable backup power, support EV charging and reduce dependence on the grid. On the commercial and industrial side, customers need energy storage systems that can support peak shaving, backup power, flexible expansion, battery compatibility and long-term operating efficiency.
By launching both products at SNEC 2026, Sunways demonstrated a clear strategic message: the company is building a full-scenario energy storage portfolio that can support households, small commercial systems, industrial facilities, installers, system integrators and global distribution partners.
New Product 1: STH-5~20KTL-LT Three-Phase Low-Voltage Hybrid Inverter
The STH-5~20KTL-LT is a three-phase low-voltage hybrid inverter designed for residential and small commercial energy storage applications.
As home energy systems become more integrated, the hybrid inverter is no longer only a power conversion device. It has become the core of the energy system, connecting PV generation, battery storage, home loads, EV charging and smart monitoring.
Key Features
🔸5–20kW power range for residential and small commercial applications
🔸Maximum efficiency: 97.6%, helping improve PV self-consumption and overall system performance
🔸Maximum PV input current: 20A, supporting compatibility with high-power PV modules
🔸Two-channel fast charging and discharging: up to 210A per channel
🔸UPS-grade off-grid transfer: <10ms, helping protect critical loads during grid outages
🔸Three-phase 100% unbalanced output, adapting to real household and light commercial load conditions
🔸Smart energy management, supporting coordinated control of PV, storage and EV charging through the Sunways energy management platform
With these features, the STH-5~20KTL-LT helps households build a more stable, quiet and intelligent home energy autonomy system. It is designed to support higher self-consumption, reliable backup power and more flexible energy use in everyday scenarios.
For Sunways, this product is a key step in strengthening its residential storage portfolio and supporting the development of smarter distributed energy systems.
New Product 2: STH-40~80KTL-HT Three-Phase High-Voltage Hybrid Inverter
The STH-40~80KTL-HT is a three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter developed for commercial and industrial energy storage applications.
As C&I energy storage becomes a major growth area, customers need solutions that are efficient, scalable and easy to integrate. Factories, business parks, commercial buildings and other energy-intensive sites often face rising electricity costs, peak demand pressure, grid instability and backup power requirements.
The STH-40~80KTL-HT is designed to respond to these challenges with higher efficiency, wider battery compatibility and stronger scalability.
Key Features
🔸40–80kW power range for C&I energy storage applications
🔸Maximum efficiency: 98.2%, supporting high system performance and improved energy yield
🔸Battery voltage range: 200–950V, compatible with mainstream high-voltage battery systems
🔸Maximum MPPT input current: 44A per channel, suitable for high-power PV modules
🔸Supports up to 10 units in direct parallel operation, enabling flexible system expansion
The launch of the STH-40~80KTL-HT marks an important step for Sunways in the high-voltage C&I energy storage segment. With its modular parallel design, wide battery voltage range and strong environmental adaptability, the product provides a standardized and flexible solution for integrators, installers and commercial customers looking to build future-ready solar-plus-storage systems.
Global Certification: DEKRA Milestone for European Market Access
SNEC 2026 also marked an important certification milestone for Sunways.
On the second day of the exhibition, DEKRA officially awarded Sunways grid-connected certification for its inverter products, further supporting the company’s access to key European markets.
Certification Highlights
- Certification body: DEKRA
- Certification standards: EN 50549-1/-10 and Italy CEI 0-21
- Product involved: Sunways STT-150KTL-SE on-grid inverter
- Market significance: Important certification support for European grid connection and Italian market access
Italy CEI 0-21 is a key certification standard for low-voltage grid connection in the Italian market. It places strict requirements on inverter grid support capability, fault ride-through performance and power quality.
For inverter manufacturers, obtaining CEI 0-21 certification is an important step toward entering the Italian residential and commercial PV markets. For Sunways, this achievement is not only a certification milestone, but also a technical passport for deeper participation in the Italian and broader European markets.
As Sunways continues to expand globally, certification and compliance remain central to its market strategy. By investing in international standards and product localization, Sunways is building a stronger foundation for long-term global growth.
Strategic Partnerships and Customer Recognition
Beyond product innovation and certification, SNEC 2026 was also an important opportunity for Sunways to deepen global cooperation.
During the exhibition, Sunways Chairman Mr. Lu Zeping visited the booth, participated in key customer meetings and signed strategic cooperation agreements with several international energy companies. These agreements further expanded Sunways’ global partner ecosystem and reflected growing recognition of the company’s product strength, technical capabilities and long-term market potential.
At the same time, Sunways held a Strategic Customer Awards ceremony to recognize the long-term trust and support of key partners from Europe, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Partnership Highlights
- Strategic cooperation agreements signed with international energy companies
- Key partner meetings led by Sunways senior management
- Strategic Customer Awards presented to long-term global partners
- Stronger cooperation network across Europe, Southeast Asia and South Asia
- Continued support for local market development and project implementation
In the solar and energy storage industry, sustainable growth depends not only on advanced technology, but also on strong local partnerships. Regional distributors, installers, system integrators and service partners play a vital role in bringing solutions to real projects and end users.
This recognition reflected Sunways’ commitment to long-term cooperation and shared success. The company believes that the global energy transition is not achieved by one company alone, but through trusted partnerships, local expertise and continuous collaboration.
A New Starting Point for Full-Scenario Energy Storage
SNEC 2026 confirmed the strategic value of Sunways’ full-scenario energy storage layout. With the launch of the STH-5~20KTL-LT and STH-40~80KTL-HT, Sunways has further strengthened its ability to serve residential, small commercial and C&I energy storage applications.
For residential users, Sunways provides solutions that support higher self-consumption, reliable backup power and intelligent home energy management.
For commercial and industrial users, Sunways offers scalable storage solutions that support flexible expansion, peak demand management, backup power and system efficiency.
For global partners, Sunways provides a product platform that can adapt to different markets, applications and project scales.
This full-scenario capability is increasingly important as solar-plus-storage becomes a core part of the global energy transition. Clean power generation alone is no longer enough. The future requires energy systems that can generate, store, manage and distribute power intelligently.
Sunways is positioning itself at the center of this transformation.
Looking Ahead: Energy Connects All
SNEC 2026 has come to a successful close, but for Sunways, it marks a new beginning.
The strong market response to the two new hybrid inverter products confirmed the value of the company’s dual-core strategy. The DEKRA certification milestone strengthened Sunways’ path toward broader European market access. The signing of strategic cooperation agreements and the recognition of key partners further expanded the company’s global development network.
Looking ahead, Sunways will continue to invest in energy storage inverters, smart energy management platforms, global certification systems and localized service capabilities. With German-quality engineering as its foundation and innovation as its driving force, Sunways will work with global partners to accelerate the adoption of solar-plus-storage solutions across homes, businesses and industries.
From low-voltage residential storage to high-voltage C&I energy storage, from product innovation to global cooperation, Sunways remains committed to creating smarter, cleaner and more reliable energy value for the world.
Energy connects all. And Sunways is ready to power what comes next.
