Renogy Wins 2026 Sailors’ Choice Award as UK Marine Expansion Accelerates with SMG

Sailor-voted recognition highlights Renogy’s growing presence in marine energy and its UK partnership with SM Group (Europe) Ltd.

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Renogy, a global provider of off-grid and mobile energy solutions, has been named a winner in the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards 2026, with its Bifacial Solar Panels receiving the top honour in the Domestic Systems category.

Organised by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the Sailors’ Choice Awards recognise the marine products and services sailors and boat owners value, trust and recommend. Nominees were selected through public nominations, with finalists progressing to a public vote.

For Renogy, the recognition provides direct feedback from the sailing community at a time when reliable and flexible onboard energy is becoming increasingly important to boat owners seeking greater independence from shore power.

Recognition from the Sailing Community
Marine installations place particular demands on onboard energy systems, from limited installation space to changing charging conditions and prolonged periods away from shore power. Renogy’s Bifacial Solar Panels are designed to capture solar energy from both sides of the panel where installation conditions allow, helping boat owners make more effective use of the available solar installation area onboard.

The Sailors’ Choice Award reflects growing interest in practical renewable energy solutions that can support battery replenishment, reduce reliance on engine charging and shore power, and extend time on the water.

“What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from sailors and boat owners,” said Tom Li, VP of European Business at Renogy. “Marine users expect their energy systems to perform reliably in real-world conditions. Their support reinforces our focus on developing practical solutions that make onboard energy simpler, more reliable and easier to manage.”

Building Renogy’s UK Marine Presence with SM Group
The award comes as Renogy continues to expand its presence in the UK marine market through its partnership with SM Group (Europe) Ltd. (SMG), Renogy’s exclusive distributor for the UK marine market. The partnership combines Renogy’s portfolio of solar panels, lithium batteries, DC-DC chargers, inverters and intelligent power management solutions with SMG’s established marine dealer network, technical expertise and local support capabilities.
Through SMG’s UK network, marine dealers, installers and system integrators can access Renogy products with local stock availability, technical support and product training.

The partnership is designed to support customers beyond individual product selection, with local expertise available across system planning, product specification, installation support and aftersales service.

For boat owners, this combination of energy technology and local marine expertise provides a clearer route to building onboard power systems suited to extended cruising, higher electrical demand and reduced dependence on traditional charging sources.

“Receiving an award voted for by sailors themselves is a meaningful endorsement of the products we are bringing to the UK marine market,” said Ray Badminton, Managing Director at SM Group (Europe) Ltd. “Our partnership with Renogy is about combining innovative energy technology with the technical knowledge, dealer support and local service the UK marine industry expects.”

From Solar Products to Complete Onboard Energy Systems
The award comes as Renogy broadens its marine offering beyond individual solar products toward more integrated onboard energy systems.
Modern marine electrical systems increasingly depend on multiple energy sources and components working together effectively. Solar generation, alternator charging, battery storage, inverter power and system monitoring all contribute to how much usable energy is available onboard and how reliably that energy can be managed.

Renogy’s marine portfolio is therefore evolving around the complete onboard energy journey — from generation and charging through storage, power conversion and intelligent monitoring.

Working alongside SMG allows Renogy to combine this system-level approach with established UK marine expertise and stronger support for dealers, installers and system integrators.

A Growing UK Marine Presence
The Sailors’ Choice Award marks another step in Renogy’s development within the UK marine market, providing direct recognition from the sailors and boat owners its products are designed to support. Together, Renogy and SMG will continue to expand access to marine energy products, integrated system solutions, technical support and training across the UK market, helping dealers, installers and boat owners make greater onboard energy independence more practical.

About Renogy
Renogy is a global provider of off-grid and mobile energy solutions, developing solar, energy storage, charging, power conversion and intelligent energy management products for applications including marine, RV, overland and off-grid living. Renogy’s marine solutions are designed to help boat owners generate, store and manage energy more effectively, supporting greater independence from shore power and a more flexible experience on the water.
For more information, visit Renogy UK.

About SM Group (Europe) Ltd.
SM Group (Europe) Ltd. (SMG) is a leading UK marine electronics distributor with decades of experience supporting the marine trade. Headquartered in Plymouth, SMG combines nationwide distribution with technical expertise, training and aftersales support for marine dealers, installers and system integrators. SMG is Renogy’s exclusive distributor for the UK marine market, providing local access to Renogy’s marine and off-grid energy portfolio through its established dealer network.

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