SNEC 2026 showed that the solar industry is undergoing “soft consolidation,” with companies expanding across the value chain and into storage rather than consolidating through mergers or exits. Despite ongoing oversupply and financial losses, manufacturers are shifting from volume to quality and differentiated solutions, while market forces increasingly drive competition and future consolidation.

SNEC 2026 showed that the solar industry is undergoing “soft consolidation,” with companies expanding across the value chain and into storage rather than consolidating through…

The solar PV and energy storage expo SNEC 2026 in Shanghai, China, was the place to see product launches and showcases from the big players.