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Empowering Clean Energy Innovation

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing. IESNA events provide targeted education, strategic networking, and a dynamic exhibit hall to connect clean energy professionals and advance industry growth.

Explore, Learn & Connect—In Person

This February 18-20, IESNA Flagship will convene professionals across the US and beyond at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Featuring a best-in-class exhibit hall, timely educational sessions, engaging networking opportunities, and much more, IESNA Flagship offers an unbeatable opportunity to experience innovation, gain key insights, and make impactful connections.

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Explore the Exhibit Hall

The exhibit hall is open February 18-20.

Source high-quality solutions from top companies—including ABC Supply, FranklinWH, Greentech Renewables, IronRidge, JA Solar, Lunar Energy, SEG Solar, Sol-Ark, and more.
Explore cutting-edge innovations from rising start-ups, including Auto PV, LLC, PremiumCAD Solar LLP, Solesca, and Sunstack LLC.
Examine and compare products spanning:
- Electrical equipment and BoS components
- Energy storage systems & batteries
- Inverters and power electronics
- Monitoring, analytics, and software systems
- PV modules, racking, and mounting systems
- Site mapping, surveying, and data collection services
- Foundation system equipment
Meet face-to-face with top manufacturers, distributors, and innovators, making new connections and strengthening existing relationships.
Watch North America’s top talent compete for a total of $16,000 in cash prizes in the crowd-favorite Solar Games, our live residential solar + storage system installation tournament.
Hear engaging interviews with top product and solution providers, industry thought leaders, and association partners (including Create Energy and ABC Supply) at the Hub Stage, powered by SunCast Media.

Get Targeted Training

All workshops are held on February 17.

Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Expert Strategies for Affordable Solar Project Construction: A developer- and EPC-focused summit on reducing construction costs early in the project lifecycle. Through case studies and peer discussion, attendees gain practical tools for improving diligence, optimizing design, and delivering cost-effective projects without sacrificing quality.
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) PV System Interconnection Concepts – Presented by SEI: A technical deep dive for EPCs and project teams transitioning into C&I systems, covering three-phase utility configurations, service equipment, PV interconnection strategies, and BESS considerations. Eligible for 3.5 JTA
2026 NEC Solar and Storage Code Updates with Bill Brooks and Sean White: Get ahead of code changes that directly impact system design, cost, and constructability. This session breaks down key updates across Articles 690, 705, and 706—guided by leaders directly involved in drafting the NEC. Eligible for 3 NABCEP NEC credits
NABCEP Workshop – From Field-Ready Training to PV Reliability: A Complete Blueprint for Workforce Excellence: Explore workforce strategies that reduce rework, improve system reliability, and protect project margins through better training and field execution. Eligible for 3 NABCEP CEUs

Hear Expert Insights

Keynotes are open to all passholders and take place on February 18 and 19.

“State-Level Blueprints for a Clean and Resilient Energy Economy,” with Sammy Roth (Climate-Colored Goggles), Michael Judge (Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs), and Lynnae Willette (EDF Power Solutions North America), discusses how—in the absence of federal support—states are advancing clean energy growth by accelerating deployment, reshoring manufacturing, and upgrading the grid.
“Power by Association: Mobilizing Collective Action for Clean Energy,” featuring Amy Harder (Axios), Heather O’Neill (Advanced Energy United), and Anna J. Siefken (LDES Council), explores how energy organizations are navigating regulatory complexity through coalition-building and unified messaging to policymakers.

See Highlighted Sessions

All conference sessions take place on February 18 and 19.

Anticipating the Data Center Buildout: Demand Forecasting, Pricing Impacts, and Regulatory Shifts: How emerging demand signals, transmission constraints, and policy shifts are reshaping pricing, investment decisions, and grid reliability.
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Permitting and Interconnection Challenges Amid the Data Center Surge: Practical approaches for streamlining approvals and accelerating interconnection on complex, data-center-driven projects.
New Paths, New Pressures: Financing Solar and Storage in a Post-ITC Era: Strategies for closing the gap between project economics and available financing tools as incentives decline and lender expectations evolve.
Navigating C&I Solar and Storage from Concept to Commissioning: Case-based insights on financing, permitting, supply chain, and execution strategies for successful C&I projects without federal incentives.

View Attending Companies

Below is a snapshot of companies who will be at IESNA Flagship this year. Click here to access the full list.

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Get Expert Insights—Online

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Power Under Pressure: Navigating the Data Center Buildout

Created for utility-scale developers, C&I developers, and EPCs facing unprecedented load growth, interconnection pressures, and capital constraints This eBook provides commercial and technical strategies to compete for data center procurement and secure multi-decade contracts with investment-grade offtakers. Inside you’ll find:

Market intelligence on regional data center hotspots, grid constraints, and capital deployment opportunities
Commercial frameworks for structuring power purchase agreements (PPAs) and meeting 24/7 carbon-free energy requirements
Technical strategies for hybrid system design and storage optimization tailored to critical loads
Case studies of proven delivery models
Strategic frameworks for positioning projects competitively

2026 Policy Risks and Opportunities: Tax, Trade and Permitting Issues Facing the Solar Industry

This free, on-demand webinar seeks to inform audiences of the major policy items that are likely to impact the U.S. solar industry this year. We dive into the Treasury Department’s implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill’s tax credit provisions (Prohibited Foreign Entity and material assistance), possible permitting reform legislation and Trump Administration’s permitting actions along with likely trade actions, including the polysilicon 232 investigation and upcoming antidumping and countervailing duty determinations.

Presented by: Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition

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