{"id":646292,"date":"2026-05-08T14:47:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=646292"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:47:59","slug":"huge-distribution-strengthens-market-position-after-successful-solar-and-storage-live-africa-2026-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/industrynews\/646292-huge-distribution-strengthens-market-position-after-successful-solar-and-storage-live-africa-2026-showcase.html","title":{"rendered":"Huge Distribution strengthens market position after successful Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo: Left to right &#8211; Justin Buchanan; James Herbst; Keshen Pillay; Don Cameron; Karl Chelius<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 expo was a major success for Huge Distribution and Huge Energy, as we showcased our Deye, Resun, and Yesper products, and cemented our position in the Southern African market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is according to Karl Chelius, the Business Development Specialist for Huge Distribution, who was speaking to MyBroadband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge Distribution used its presence at the event to showcase its core brands and product lines, make valuable connections, and strengthen its position in South Africa\u2019s competitive renewable energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hugedistribution.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=May+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Huge Distribution to learn more about its energy and solar solutions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 hosted over 30,000 attendees, 516 VIPs, and more than 500 exhibiting brands from across 110 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the expo, Huge Distribution engaged with over 1,000 attendees and generated an impressive 380 leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deye partnership drives focused growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge Distribution is one of only two official Deye importers and distributors in South Africa, and the only local distributor exclusively focused on Deye\u2019s inverters and energy storage solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This single-brand focus forms a core part of its value proposition to installers and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur single-brand focus enables deeper product expertise and a more consistent experience for our customers,\u201d said Chelius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026, this relationship was further reinforced through Huge Distribution\u2019s presence on the Deye stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company was invited to support Deye\u2019s exhibition presence, with the Huge Distribution team actively engaging with customers and stakeholders on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-2-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Huge Distribution\u2019s team at the Deye exhibit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge Distribution is backed by the JSE-listed Huge Group, an investment group with a long-standing track record in large-scale distribution and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRenewable energy is fundamentally changing the way South Africans live and do business,\u201d said Huge Group CEO James Herbst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHuge Distribution is at the forefront of this shift, empowered by the full support of Huge Group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclusive Resun partnership strengthens solar offering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge Distribution complements its energy solutions portfolio through its exclusive partnership with Resun Solar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the sole importer and distributor of Resun panels in sub-Saharan Africa \u2013 an exclusivity agreement that provides a clear advantage in a competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur relationship with Resun gives us direct access to the factory and decision-makers, which improves flexibility and responsiveness,\u201d said Chelius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company showcased Resun\u2019s latest panel technology at the Solar and Storage expo, highlighting its commitment to high-performance solar solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-3-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-3-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Left to right: Electrosales Hardware\u2019s Jasper Mubango, Resun Sales Manager Ruby Yu, and Huge Distribution Director Justin Buchanan.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It also proudly hosted a senior representative from the Resun factory in China \u2013 Sales Manager Ruby Yu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe show was such a great experience, and I loved seeing how Huge Distribution is leading the solar market in the region,\u201d said Yu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This close collaboration enables shorter lead times, consistent product availability, and competitive pricing for installer partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building relationships and looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite global pressures affecting logistics and input costs, Huge Distribution confirmed that its supply remains stable across its product lines, including Deye, Resun, and home energy solutions brand Yesper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It even plans to expand its portfolio with the introduction of solar pump solutions within the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe year ahead is positive, and we remain focused on delivering value through strong partnerships and a clear product strategy,\u201d said Chelius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hugedistribution.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=May+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Huge Distribution to learn more about its energy and solar solutions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-4-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HG-4-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Huge Distribution\u2019s Yesper product lineup.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Huge Distribution showcased its energy solutions at the Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 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