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Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management, will present its pioneering Buildings as a Grid concept at Solar & Storage Live 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 September at the NEC Birmingham.
Located prominently at Stand C24A in Hall 19, Eaton’s exhibit will offer attendees an immersive experience into the future of energy infrastructure.
Buildings as a Grid represents Eaton’s vision for transforming traditional buildings into active energy hubs. By integrating local power generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging, power distribution, and intelligent control systems, Eaton enables buildings to become dynamic participants in the energy ecosystem. This approach supports the core pillars of the energy transition: decentralisation, electrification, and digitalisation.
Visitors to Eaton’s stand will have the opportunity to engage with live demonstrations of the Buildings as a Grid Simulator Tool, which provides tailored energy strategies for individual sites. The tool calculates resources, loads, and costs, while offering insights into payback periods, self-consumption, and CO₂ reductions, empowering stakeholders to plan scalable and sustainable energy transitions.
Central to Eaton’s energy strategy is its xStorage family of battery energy storage systems, designed for commercial and industrial applications. These systems offer capacities up to 1MWh and beyond, enabling peak shaving, load shifting, backup power, and seamless integration with solar PV and other renewable sources. Eaton’s scalable storage solutions allow facilities to capture surplus renewable energy and deploy it when needed, enhancing both sustainability and cost-efficiency.
Eaton will also highlight its advanced EV charging solutions, which are reshaping the transportation landscape. The Green Motion AC and DC chargers are engineered to meet the diverse needs of workplaces, fleet depots, public stations, and highway infrastructure. With AC chargers ranging from 3.7kW to 22kW and DC chargers from 22kW to 360kW, Eaton’s offerings include dynamic load balancing, built-in MID meters, and 96% efficiency. All products comply with UK smart charging regulations and are OZEV approved.
To demonstrate the ease of installation and commissioning, Eaton will host a live commissioning challenge in collaboration with ChargePoint. Participants will use the ChargePoint backend app to commission a Green Motion building charger, with the fastest installer each day receiving a special installer kit. This challenge underscores Eaton’s commitment to delivering installer-friendly solutions that reduce on-site time and improve operational efficiency.
In addition to its exhibition presence, Eaton will host an exclusive networking evening titled “Powering the Future: Overcoming EV Deployment Challenges” on Tuesday, 23 September at Flight Club Birmingham. The event will feature insights from Eaton’s senior leadership, refreshments, and engaging discussions. Attendance is complimentary with advance registration required. Register Today- Energy transition event 2025 | Events | Eaton
Eaton will also participate in the EV Charge Live, presenting “The Future of EV Charging” on Wednesday, 24 September at 14:40. Giuseppe Sgro, Sales Leader at Eaton, will be joined by Joe Gorman from ChargePoint to explore the role of EV charger grid resilience in the evolving energy landscape.
Installers interested in partnering with Eaton are encouraged to join the Partner Advantage Program- Become an Eaton partner I Eaton, which offers access to exclusive business opportunities, sales support, and inclusion in Eaton’s partner locator.
With a legacy dating back to 1911, Eaton remains committed to powering progress and supporting the energy transition. At Solar & Storage Live 2025, Eaton invites attendees to witness the transformation of energy infrastructure and explore solutions that are shaping a resilient and sustainable future.
For more information, visit Buildings As A Grid | Solutions Overview | Eaton or follow Eaton on LinkedIn.
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