SOLAR 2025 Final Program Announced: Connect, Learn, and Lead in Renewable Energy
This is your opportunity to connect with leading experts, innovators, and advocates driving the future of renewable energy.
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) invites you to join SOLAR 2025, happening in one week on August 4-6 at the University of Colorado Boulder. This is your opportunity to connect with leading experts, innovators, and advocates driving the future of renewable energy.
With the theme "Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access," the conference will highlight:
The latest updates on renewable energy policy changes
Breakthrough solar and energy storage technologies
Solutions for equitable energy transitions and climate justice
Strategies for integrating more renewable energy into the grid
Opportunities for expanding access through policy, workforce, and education initiatives
Conference content will be presented via technical sessions, plenary panels, forums, posters, workshops, tours, networking opportunities, and more. Don't miss the renewable energy career fair and hands-on workshops built to equip attendees for the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.
Conference highlights:
Monday, August 4- Opening Plenary Reception: Integrated Energy Systems for a 100% Renewable Future featuring Carly Rixham, ASES Executive Director, Aaron Brockett, Mayor, City of Boulder, Josh Radoff, University of Colorado Boulder, Sharon Collingue, Arizona Institute for Resilience, Will Toor, Colorado Energy Office.
Tuesday, August 5- Plenary Session: Sustainable Solutions for Low-Income Communities & Households featuring Sachu Constantine, Vote Solar Executive Director, Pete Parsons, Texas Solar Energy Society Executive Director, Tamara Stands and Looks Back Spotted Tail, Lakota Women Business, LLC Founder. Plenary Panel: Building the Future Workforce: How Education Enables Sustainability featuring Micah Gold-Markel, Solar States, Cynthia Finley, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Kevin Doran, Renewable And Sustainable Energy Institute.
Wednesday, August 6- Systems Symposium: Symposium on Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration into Electricity Grids featuring Richard Perez, University at Albany, Debbie Lew, Energy Systems Integration, Ben Kroposki, PhD, PE, FIEEE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Lori Bird, World Resources Institute. In addition, we have a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Workshop, lead by Sean White, all about energy storage and the national electric code, which counts for NABCEP continuing education requirements in every category and will also count for prerequisites for NABCEP Certification.
SOLAR 2025 begins in just days. See the full program and register now at ases.org/conference to secure your spot.
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