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The Post-ITC Playbook Workshop: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027
For two decades, the ITC has shaped how solar and storage gets financed, developed, and deployed. As federal incentives phase down and safe harbor windows close, the industry faces its first true market reset —
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(PV 130) Cybersecurity: Securing Energy Systems
This one-hour online course explores the wide range of challenges to secure electrical generation operating systems, with a focus on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems. From natural disasters to human threats like cyber attacks,
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Boosting PV Reliability: Top 10 Common Challenges and Proven Prevention Strategies
Dive into real-world insights on common PV challenges—and discover prevention tactics to ensure system success.
Attendees are eligible for 1 hour NABCEP NEC credits
Executive Forum: Workforce Strategy in a Volatile Market
This forum will look at the regional job market and examine how clean energy executives are navigating recruitment, retainment, and workforce development amid volatility. The forum will clarify market trends, share real-world recruitment case studies,
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Rethinking Residential Solar: Stop Selling Systems. Start Designing Energy
The traditional residential solar model is built around one outcome: selling a full PV system. But today’s homeowners are more cautious, more informed, and more diverse in their energy needs than ever before. Many are
…
(PV 425) PV System O&M Fundamentals
Preventive maintenance is vital for maximum energy production, financial investment security, and overall customer satisfaction. This session will concentrate on some of the common causes of PV system failures and underperformance issues, their remedies, and
…Opening Reception, sponsored by Trajectory Energy Partners
Renewables Unwind Chicago
Located at Pete's Tiki Tiki - Mingle with top clean energy professionals in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re building partnerships, expanding your network, or just looking to unwind after a day at the
…Conference Day 1
Rewiring the Midwest: How Utilities Are Adapting to a New Energy Reality
The American grid is under pressure like never before. Surging demand from data centers, accelerating electrification, and extreme weather are forcing utilities to rethink how power is planned, built, and delivered. The Midwest is at
…
Exhibitors Speak
Meet the companies shaping the Midwest clean energy market. Immediately following the keynote, exhibitors take the stage for back-to-back 1-minute introductions, a quick, high-energy preview of the innovations, services, and solutions waiting for you
…Manufacturing & Supply Chain Reset: Onshoring, Offshore Reality, and the Race to Scale
The conversation around domestic manufacturing has shifted from ambition to execution. Billions are being committed to onshore solar and battery supply chains, but the reality is more complex. Projects still depend heavily on global inputs,
…
Navigating the New Normal: U.S. and Illinois Solar Policy in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill is entering its second year, and its impacts on solar markets are already profound. The 25D homeowner credit expired at the end of 2025, a critical 48E commercial ITC milestone
…
Stuck in the Queue: Solving Interconnection Bottlenecks for Midwest Solar and Storage Projects
Getting a solar or storage project through the interconnection queue has never been more complex — or more consequential. Across MISO and PJM, developers are contending with multi-year timelines, escalating network upgrade costs, and rules
…
The State of Community Solar: Illinois, the Midwest, and the Road to Community Energy
llinois has established itself as one of the nation’s strongest community solar markets, and the landscape is evolving rapidly. From Illinois’ Adjustable Block to Minnesota’s Solar Gardens, this panel will examine what drives project success
…
Financing the Energy Transition: Closing Deals in a Post-OBBBA Market
The financing landscape for solar and storage has shifted considerably since the OBBBA reshaped tax credit structures, tightened timelines, and introduced new FEOC compliance burdens. This session brings together lenders, tax equity investors, developers and
…
Storage at Scale: MISO and PJM's Evolving Market in 2026 and Beyond
Storage is no longer a future technology; it is deploying at scale across the Midwest. But as projects move from development into operations, a new set of challenges is emerging. This panel will evaluate the
…
From Solar Waste to High-Performance Asset: Recycled Glass Composite Ballast Blocks
COM2 Recycling Solutions presents a first-of-its-kind product that no other solar panel recycler currently offers: high-density engineered composite ballast blocks made from 50% recycled solar glass and 50% recycled plastics.
As the solar industry faces
…
From Backlog to Energization: How Top Developers and EPCs Are Delivering at Scale
Utility-scale solar is entering a new phase, and success is no longer defined by pipeline: it's defined by execution. Developers and EPCs are navigating a more complex environment shaped by interconnection bottlenecks, supply chain constraints,
…
Powering the AI Boom: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Midwest Grid Planning and Renewable Procurement
The explosive growth of AI and cloud computing is driving unprecedented data center development across the Midwest, with load forecasts that are rewriting utility resource plans almost overnight. At the same time, broad electrification of
…
Midwest Update: Illinois
With the passage of the Climate and Renewable Generation Act (CRGA), Illinois is entering a new phase of solar and storage market growth. This panel will focus on what the law means in practical terms
…
Solar + Storage Microgrids: From Backup Power to a More Resilient Grid
As extreme weather, grid constraints, and rising power demand reshape the energy landscape, solar and storage microgrids are emerging as a powerful solution for resilience, reliability, and local energy control. This panel discussion will explore
…
The Post-ITC Playbook: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027
Part I — Pre-Conference Workshop
For two decades, the ITC has shaped how solar and storage gets financed, developed, and deployed. As federal incentives phase down and safe harbor windows close, the industry faces
Experts of the States
Join today’s Midwest Update speakers for informal conversation and follow-up questions at the close of the day.
Solar Drinks on the Roof, presented by ISEA
Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the conference center at Joe's Live, this event is a great opportunity for conference attendees and sponsors to connect, enjoy an evening of networking, and unwind together in
…Conference Day 2
How the Midwest is Tackling AI growth with Solar + Storage
Around the country, state leaders and utilities are scrambling to provide energy for the AI boom while protecting customers from rate hikes and maintaining grid decarbonization progress. This keynote session will examine Midwest state policies
…
Stacking Value: The New Economics of Midwest C&I Solar
The C&I solar pitch used to be simple: offset your electric bill and lock in savings. But in today's market, the most successful projects are stacking value well beyond net metering. This session explores the
…
Breaking Down Barriers: Municipal Regulation in Community Solar and Storage
Community solar and storage development in Illinois comes with a distinct set of regulatory hurdles from municipalities, which this panel will explore head-on. Discussions will include voluntary and involuntary annexations, extra-territorial jurisdiction, subdivision authority, planning
…
Meeting the Moment: Scaling VPPs for Reliability and Affordability
As the Midwest faces rapid load growth and rising energy costs, the traditional approaches to scale resources and grid infrastructure are no longer fast or affordable enough. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have emerged as the
…
Building Community Trust and Coalition Support for Renewable Energy Projects
Earning community support for renewable energy projects requires more than a signed agreement. It demands early engagement, local relationships, and a strategy that works for landowners, municipalities, and underserved communities alike. This session explores coalition-building
…
Cybersecurity in Clean Energy: Protecting a More Connected Grid
As renewable energy systems become more digitally connected, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical challenge across the power sector. From utility-scale solar and storage assets to distributed energy resources and virtual power plants, the expanding
…
Risk, Return, and the Road Ahead: An Unfiltered Conversation on Clean Energy Finance
The investment landscape for solar and storage is shifting fast. With market dynamics evolving and the ITC expiration on the horizon, capital providers are rethinking how they evaluate risk, structure deals, and identify opportunities.
…
Midwest Update: Ohio
This update will explore the evolving energy policy landscape in Ohio, with a focus on recent legislative around a virtual net-metering bill (SB 298) and a Community Energy bill (HB 303). This discussion will focus
…
Experts of the States
Join today’s Midwest Update speakers for informal conversation and follow-up questions at the close of the day.
Workshops
The Post-ITC Playbook Workshop: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027
For two decades, the ITC has shaped how solar and storage gets financed, developed, and deployed. As federal incentives phase down and safe harbor windows close, the industry faces its first true market reset —
…(PV 130) Cybersecurity: Securing Energy Systems
This one-hour online course explores the wide range of challenges to secure electrical generation operating systems, with a focus on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems. From natural disasters to human threats like cyber attacks,
…Boosting PV Reliability: Top 10 Common Challenges and Proven Prevention Strategies
Dive into real-world insights on common PV challenges—and discover prevention tactics to ensure system success.
Attendees are eligible for 1 hour NABCEP NEC credits
Executive Forum: Workforce Strategy in a Volatile Market
This forum will look at the regional job market and examine how clean energy executives are navigating recruitment, retainment, and workforce development amid volatility. The forum will clarify market trends, share real-world recruitment case studies,
…Rethinking Residential Solar: Stop Selling Systems. Start Designing Energy
The traditional residential solar model is built around one outcome: selling a full PV system. But today’s homeowners are more cautious, more informed, and more diverse in their energy needs than ever before. Many are
…(PV 425) PV System O&M Fundamentals
Preventive maintenance is vital for maximum energy production, financial investment security, and overall customer satisfaction. This session will concentrate on some of the common causes of PV system failures and underperformance issues, their remedies, and
…Opening Reception, sponsored by Trajectory Energy Partners
Renewables Unwind Chicago
Located at Pete's Tiki Tiki - Mingle with top clean energy professionals in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re building partnerships, expanding your network, or just looking to unwind after a day at the
…Conference Day 1
Rewiring the Midwest: How Utilities Are Adapting to a New Energy Reality
The American grid is under pressure like never before. Surging demand from data centers, accelerating electrification, and extreme weather are forcing utilities to rethink how power is planned, built, and delivered. The Midwest is at
…Exhibitors Speak
Meet the companies shaping the Midwest clean energy market. Immediately following the keynote, exhibitors take the stage for back-to-back 1-minute introductions, a quick, high-energy preview of the innovations, services, and solutions waiting for you
…Manufacturing & Supply Chain Reset: Onshoring, Offshore Reality, and the Race to Scale
The conversation around domestic manufacturing has shifted from ambition to execution. Billions are being committed to onshore solar and battery supply chains, but the reality is more complex. Projects still depend heavily on global inputs,
…Navigating the New Normal: U.S. and Illinois Solar Policy in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill is entering its second year, and its impacts on solar markets are already profound. The 25D homeowner credit expired at the end of 2025, a critical 48E commercial ITC milestone
…Stuck in the Queue: Solving Interconnection Bottlenecks for Midwest Solar and Storage Projects
Getting a solar or storage project through the interconnection queue has never been more complex — or more consequential. Across MISO and PJM, developers are contending with multi-year timelines, escalating network upgrade costs, and rules
…The State of Community Solar: Illinois, the Midwest, and the Road to Community Energy
llinois has established itself as one of the nation’s strongest community solar markets, and the landscape is evolving rapidly. From Illinois’ Adjustable Block to Minnesota’s Solar Gardens, this panel will examine what drives project success
…Financing the Energy Transition: Closing Deals in a Post-OBBBA Market
The financing landscape for solar and storage has shifted considerably since the OBBBA reshaped tax credit structures, tightened timelines, and introduced new FEOC compliance burdens. This session brings together lenders, tax equity investors, developers and
…Storage at Scale: MISO and PJM's Evolving Market in 2026 and Beyond
Storage is no longer a future technology; it is deploying at scale across the Midwest. But as projects move from development into operations, a new set of challenges is emerging. This panel will evaluate the
…From Solar Waste to High-Performance Asset: Recycled Glass Composite Ballast Blocks
COM2 Recycling Solutions presents a first-of-its-kind product that no other solar panel recycler currently offers: high-density engineered composite ballast blocks made from 50% recycled solar glass and 50% recycled plastics.
As the solar industry faces
…From Backlog to Energization: How Top Developers and EPCs Are Delivering at Scale
Utility-scale solar is entering a new phase, and success is no longer defined by pipeline: it's defined by execution. Developers and EPCs are navigating a more complex environment shaped by interconnection bottlenecks, supply chain constraints,
…Powering the AI Boom: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Midwest Grid Planning and Renewable Procurement
The explosive growth of AI and cloud computing is driving unprecedented data center development across the Midwest, with load forecasts that are rewriting utility resource plans almost overnight. At the same time, broad electrification of
…Midwest Update: Illinois
With the passage of the Climate and Renewable Generation Act (CRGA), Illinois is entering a new phase of solar and storage market growth. This panel will focus on what the law means in practical terms
…Solar + Storage Microgrids: From Backup Power to a More Resilient Grid
As extreme weather, grid constraints, and rising power demand reshape the energy landscape, solar and storage microgrids are emerging as a powerful solution for resilience, reliability, and local energy control. This panel discussion will explore
…The Post-ITC Playbook: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027
Part I — Pre-Conference Workshop
For two decades, the ITC has shaped how solar and storage gets financed, developed, and deployed. As federal incentives phase down and safe harbor windows close, the industry faces
Experts of the States
Join today’s Midwest Update speakers for informal conversation and follow-up questions at the close of the day.
Solar Drinks on the Roof, presented by ISEA
Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the conference center at Joe's Live, this event is a great opportunity for conference attendees and sponsors to connect, enjoy an evening of networking, and unwind together in
…Conference Day 2
How the Midwest is Tackling AI growth with Solar + Storage
Around the country, state leaders and utilities are scrambling to provide energy for the AI boom while protecting customers from rate hikes and maintaining grid decarbonization progress. This keynote session will examine Midwest state policies
…Stacking Value: The New Economics of Midwest C&I Solar
The C&I solar pitch used to be simple: offset your electric bill and lock in savings. But in today's market, the most successful projects are stacking value well beyond net metering. This session explores the
…Breaking Down Barriers: Municipal Regulation in Community Solar and Storage
Community solar and storage development in Illinois comes with a distinct set of regulatory hurdles from municipalities, which this panel will explore head-on. Discussions will include voluntary and involuntary annexations, extra-territorial jurisdiction, subdivision authority, planning
…Meeting the Moment: Scaling VPPs for Reliability and Affordability
As the Midwest faces rapid load growth and rising energy costs, the traditional approaches to scale resources and grid infrastructure are no longer fast or affordable enough. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have emerged as the
…Building Community Trust and Coalition Support for Renewable Energy Projects
Earning community support for renewable energy projects requires more than a signed agreement. It demands early engagement, local relationships, and a strategy that works for landowners, municipalities, and underserved communities alike. This session explores coalition-building
…Cybersecurity in Clean Energy: Protecting a More Connected Grid
As renewable energy systems become more digitally connected, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical challenge across the power sector. From utility-scale solar and storage assets to distributed energy resources and virtual power plants, the expanding
…Risk, Return, and the Road Ahead: An Unfiltered Conversation on Clean Energy Finance
The investment landscape for solar and storage is shifting fast. With market dynamics evolving and the ITC expiration on the horizon, capital providers are rethinking how they evaluate risk, structure deals, and identify opportunities.
…Midwest Update: Ohio
This update will explore the evolving energy policy landscape in Ohio, with a focus on recent legislative around a virtual net-metering bill (SB 298) and a Community Energy bill (HB 303). This discussion will focus
…Experts of the States
Join today’s Midwest Update speakers for informal conversation and follow-up questions at the close of the day.