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…
Breaking Down Barriers: Municipal Regulation and Interconnection in Community Solar
Community solar development in Illinois comes with a distinct set of regulatory and interconnection hurdles, which this panel will explore head-on. Discussions will cover the role of municipal regulation in…
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…
The State of Community Solar: Illinois, the Midwest, and the Road to Community Energy
Illinois 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 Rewards, this panel will…
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….
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….
The Post-ITC Playbook: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027
Part I — Pre-Conference WorkshopFor 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,…
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…
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…
Keeping Solar and Storage Projects on Track Amid Supply Chain and Trade Uncertainty
Within the last year, the solar and storage industry has navigated the impact of consecutive trade actions, supply chain shifts, and changing relationships with trade partners. In this session, you…
The Solar + Storage Business Case Today – Revenue Realities Across US ISOs
Revenue pressures are mounting for solar and storage alike – cannibalization is compressing capture rates and price spreads following the saturation of ancillary services in established markets like ERCOT and…
Executive Luncheon: Lost Ground, New Paths, Hard Truths: What Solar & Storage Executives Need to Know in 2026 * By Invitation
This luncheon presentation from veteran energy journalist and Canary Media co-founder Eric Wesoff will focus on the growth paths and headwinds facing the solar and storage markets. In this era…