Getting to Yes: Overcoming Opposition and Misinformation in Clean Energy
Speakers from industry, research, and communications backgrounds share strategies for addressing the public’s misconceptions and opposition to renewable energy and battery storage projects. The discussion will focus on approaches to…
Beyond Lithium: Long-Duration and Diversified Storage Solutions
The next generation of field-proven battery storage is here, featuring sodium-ion, long-duration, and diversified chemistries. Panelists will explore how these technologies drive resilience, enable safe and scalable integration, and support…
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Permitting and Interconnection Challenges Amid the Data Center Surge
Data centers are among the most complex sites for energy permitting and interconnection, and bottlenecks in these processes threaten to slow deployment as demand grows. In this session, experts unpack…
State Power Players: The State-Level Decisions Reshaping U.S. Energy Markets
In this session, top state-level experts will examine how shifting market conditions and evolving revenue structures are reshaping development strategies. Speakers will explore how workforce needs, manufacturing investment, and grid…
Community Solar and Energy Equity: Policy Levers That Actually Move the Needle
This discussion assesses what’s realistically working—and what isn’t—in efforts to broaden solar access for multifamily and low-to-moderate-income households. With funding programs tightening, the session explores practical tools, policy levers, and…
Resilient by Design: Microgrids, Storage, and Community Energy Security
Communities and public safety facilities are turning to microgrids, distributed storage, and virtual power plants to boost reliability and protect critical operations during emergencies. Panelists will examine real-world deployments, from…
Retail, Reliability, and Revenue: The Next Evolution of EV Charging Infrastructure
This session will explore where retail-based charging fits within the broader EV infrastructure market and how it can increase utilization and revenue, examining the shift from simply counting charging ports…
Residential Energy in Transition: Technologies, Incentives, and Outlook
The residential solar and storage market is rapidly adapting to cost pressures, subsidy changes, and new product innovations. Speakers will examine how companies are streamlining system design, leveraging distributed inverter…
The Next Phase of Grid Flexibility in a High-Penetration Renewables Era
Grid flexibility is becoming increasingly essential as renewable generation grows, and the industry is approaching it through market reform, system operations, transmission upgrades, and customer-side technologies. This session brings together…
Recycling at Scale: Preparing for the Solar and Storage Decommissioning Wave
As first-generation solar and storage assets reach end of life, the industry is confronting the financial and logistical realities of large-scale decommissioning. In this session, experts will examine emerging recycling…
Policy Shifts in Motion: HR1, Trade Rules, and the New Reality for Renewables
From HR1’s tax credit rollbacks to expanding FEOC restrictions and new trade cases, major federal changes are reshaping the economics of solar, storage, and EV deployment. This session brings together…
New Paths, New Pressures: Financing Solar and Storage in a Post-ITC Era
Developers are facing a widening gap between project economics and available financing tools. In this session, panelists will analyze the implications of reduced tax incentives, shifting lender expectations, and market…