ENEX (7-8.02.2024)
26th International Power Industry and Renewable Sources of Energy Fair ENEX
About the event
ENEC - the focal point for the world's energy sector
The festival of power engineering, electrical engineering and renewable energy sources in Kielce has broken popularity records! The 26th expo hosted over 350 companies from 15 countries and attracted over 20,000 people who came to visit the Kielce exhibition and congress centre. The exhibition was staged in all seven Targi Kielce expo pavilions.
Energy trends presented in Kielce
The Enex Expo has become the innovation centre which shapes the energy sector's trends and future. Renewable energy sources are a part of the expo scope; Enex serves as the presentation platform for the latest technologies. The expo is a perfect meeting place for the energy industry's leading companies from various regions of the world. The 26th trade show was the presentation arena for over 350 companies from 15 countries, including the distant Taiwan and Singapore. The expo has advanced to become one of the most significant events for this industry.
Innovations for home and industry
The two-day 26th Enex abounded with the renewable energy sector's new trends and industry achievements, presented in all seven expo halls at Targi Kielce. Innovations for home and industry galore include energy-saving, effective heating solutions, and smart energy management systems. Not only can innovations improve the quality of life, but they also enable cost reduction and increase energy self-sufficiency.
Premiere presentations and demonstrations of the latest solutions
The exhibitors' stands, as well as the product premiere arena were the best place to learn about the latest achievements in heat pumps, photovoltaics and electromobility. A number of new products prepared by Panasonic were presented, including the latest generation of Aquarea air-water heat pump from the M series, a commercial heat pump AQUA G-BLUE, as well as air conditioning units with a heating function. A new heat pump from LG- Therma V R290 Monobloc with a unique design and the R290 refrigerant also premiered here. The brand's expo stand was the place to learn about the functioning of three new indoor air conditioning units. NIBE presented a new type-series of ground heat pumps, which broke another efficiency record among NIBE heat pumps. Kołton used the expo as the arena to present solutions related to boiler-water buffer tanks and internal modules for a new -type-series of heat pumps. The brand's new products portfolio also included an inverter heat pump, which guarantees temperature stability without the risk of overheating or excessive cooling the room, which translates into higher thermal comfort in the building. The premiere of the Altherma 3 R MT heat pump from Daikin and the commercial and hybrid Elga Ace heat pump from BDR Thermea were also presented. The ground-source heat pump from Corab – Encor with the R454B refrigerant also premiered. There were also novelties galore in photovoltaics. A fascinating solution from the Viessmann - the Vitocharge inverter connected to batteries, thus, it can work as an energy store. Fronius - the strategic partner of the Enex presented a unique inverter - GEN24, which, owing to an innovative Fronius UP software update, can become a hybrid inverter at any time. The optional Full Backup function and the possibility of connecting to an energy storage facility is also on board. Projoy showcased its new PEFS panel fuses, microinverters with the power range from 400 to 3000 W and electric car charging stations. BayWa re joined the expo and presented a modern mounting system for photovoltaics on a flat roof, which saves time for both installers and customers. Those interested in cleaning of photovoltaic modules were offered the opportunity to learn about Lehmann's products showcased at the expo: a backpack-shaped device making it easier to wash the panels. There were also new electromobility products - the Garo brand portfolio with its latest wall-mounted AC wallbox, equipped with the Garo Connect application. Several new products could also be found at Enex's GoodWe expo stand, where EcoSmartHome solutions for home and households were offered; the concept includes a hybrid inverter, energy storage, and electric car charger, which together form one intelligent home management system.
About heat pumps, photovoltaics and energy storage discussed at the industry meetings
The ENEX tradition continues - the Heat Pumps Forum held offered the opportunity to learn about technical aspects and product innovations in the heat pump sector and heating technology in general. This also offers the possibility of obtaining co-financing for this type of technology. The second day of the expo witnessed the Solar+ Photovoltaics and Energy Storage Forum devoted to the PV industry, issues related to the future of photovoltaics in Poland and the dynamic development of energy storage. Upon the initiative of the Polish Energy Storage Association, the first time Pesa Smart Energy Forum was held within the scope of the expo. The meeting was designed for investors interested in energy storage, distributors in addition to installers and those looking for reliable knowledge about the energy storage market and technology. Another Energia PL conference was held in a new version; this time, the lectures were combined with individual meetings with speakers. The profitability of investments into energy storage were discussed at lenght. The agenda also included a panel discussion on energy storage in the context of energy security and a source of savings.
Attractions galore for visitors
Expo guests could not only visit the large RESCity exhibition zone, but also participate in various competitions and games. One of the games was a city game by the GLOBEnergia editorial team. A spectacular tournament organised by Corab in cooperation with Milwaukee, was the chance to watch the six best photovoltaic companies in the country compete for the title of Installer of the Year. Eko Prime team was pronounced the winner, and the podium was also for Voltaic System (2nd place) and MCM Photovoltaics (3rd place). An exciting experience, especially for table tennis lovers - the opportunity to take part in a Growatt Polska tournament. Participants competed not on a typical ping-pong table, but on a solar table. At the Energynat group's expo stand witnessed the largest race in Poland; the particpants competed for title of the fastest PV installer. Participants used virtual reality goggles. Visitors to the 4Eco expo stand could win a 4kW photovoltaic installation (mounting included).
Famous Athletes and Youtubers join Enex
Three players of 20-times Polish Champions, Andreas Wolff, Artsem Karalek, Tomasz Gębala and sports director Michał Jurecki were hosted at this year's Enex Expo. Handball players called in the Industria expo stand, where they signed autographs and took selfies with fans. The expo witnessed numerous sports aficionados. The Enex Expo is also a treat for electromobility fans - they could talk about e-mobility and modern technologies from the renewable energy sector in the Youtubers' Zone. Nine of the most famous Internet creators gave their lectures and among them Waldemar Dąbkowski from the "Heat pump and PV" channel, Sławomir Sołtys running the "Photovoltaic panels" channel, Michał Radziszewski from the "e-Travelling all over Poland" channel, Waldemar Wawer from "Zeptobox", Piotr Sejfried "Eko Independent" and Bartosz Stańczyk "Smart House 2.0."
Electric car charging stations for Enex guests
Thanks to cooperation with EQUAY, several charging points for electric cars were installed at Targi Kielce: 12 AC stations with a capacity of 22kW and 2 DC stations with a capacity of 30kW, as well as several slightly smaller power-range stations: 9 AC stations with a capacity of 11kW. Enex guests were free to use the devices.
Fronius Polska was the strategic partner of the 26th Enex. FoxESS and Kostal also joined the expo Partners' milieus.
The upcoming expo is held on 18-19 February, 2025.