Distributed Solar and Storage in California: Policy Outlook and Market Implications
2023 was a year of change for California’s distributed solar and storage industry. With new CPUC rules altering how consumers can be compensated for their distributed solar and storage resources, many companies are now navigating uncertainty and witnessing the ripple effects across the country’s largest solar and storage market. In this session, industry leaders will […]
Keynote | The Grid We Need to Decarbonize America
Clean electricity is the linchpin in any successful effort to build a net-zero emissions economy. Meeting that imperative involves twin challenges: cutting emissions in the power sector faster and deeper than any other sector, while simultaneously expanding electricity supply to power new uses in transportation, buildings, industry, and more. That means building new clean electricity at […]
Keynote Panel | Navigating Turbulence in the Energy Transition
Even as the energy industry is hit with unprecedented headwinds, including interest rates, supply chain bottlenecks, and interconnection challenges, the future for clean energy is looking brighter than ever, with federal incentives, state policy commitments, and consumer demand bolstering the scale and pace of the energy transition. What does all of this mean for the renewable […]
Energy Markets Moving Forward: US Solar and Storage Outlooks Post-IRA
Join us for an insightful conference session delving into the future outlook of solar and storage project deployment in the United States, against the backdrop of the Inflation Reduction Act after over a year of implementation. As renewable energy continues to gain momentum as a crucial component of the nation’s energy portfolio, understanding the implications […]
Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape
The IRA and IIJA have remade the U.S. energy landscape by injecting trillions of dollars into the deployment of clean energy resources, the development of emerging technologies, and the introduction of new project partnership models. With this wealth of funding opportunities, many face challenges in keeping track of relevant programs, understanding the latest Treasury guidance, […]
Conference Keynote Lunch | Building a Domestic Supply Chain: Can the US Compete?
Sponsored by: Fluence Conference registration required to attend this Keynote Lunch. ($) The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a game changer for accelerating America’s clean energy transition – promising to supercharge deployments of renewables and battery storage, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the country’s energy security. A key component of the legislation and potentially […]
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Democratizing Solar Information for a Brighter Future
The sun shines on an energy revolution, but unlocking its full potential requires breaking down barriers and empowering every player in the ecosystem. While solar technology has seen remarkable advancements, cost reductions, and government support, challenges like rising interest rates, incentive uncertainty, and limited market education persist. This presentation tackles these headwinds, showcasing how Google’s […]
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Modernizing a Century-Old Grid: How to Tackle Supply Chain Issues to Speed Up Progress
The energy transition raises questions about our infrastructure’s readiness to support increased electrification while reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. The Energy Information Administration predicts that only one-third of our energy will be renewable by 2030, falling short of the White House’s 80% target. Moreover, the planned two terawatts of renewable capacity far exceeds the […]
Understanding the Complicated Nature of Permitting and Interconnection Processes for Solar and Storage
With more than 2 TW of generation and storage resources currently waiting for transmission interconnection, speeding up the pace at which new utility-scale solar and storage projects can be permitted and connected to the grid is imperative for reaching climate goals. But fixing the complex and entrenched interconnection challenge is easier said than done. This […]
Storage Safety: Improving Policies, Practices, and Perceptions
While the lithium-ion storage industry continues to improve safety codes and standards and build a better understanding of safety best practices, high-profile storage safety events have led to increased public and policymaker attention on li-ion storage safety. If not actively addressed, concerns about safety may pose a challenge to expanding energy storage at the pace […]