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The Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference will offer 28 sessions exploring grid resilience and reliability improvements, advancements in residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar deployments, and the continued evolution of energy storage technologies.
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The latest developments in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including network expansion strategies, opportunities, and challenges. Other key themes include new technology trends and the integration of charging stations with renewable energy sources to support widespread EV adoption.
Session Spotlights
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A Tale of Two States: Funding, Building, and Operating Energy Storage in Texas and California
Following the journey of energy storage projects from design and financing to full operation, with insights from NADBank and EnerSmart Storage on their work in California and Texas. Discover how different dynamics in these two market-leading states shape energy storage deployment, performance, and services to help balance electricity supply and demand.
Utilizing Long-Duration Energy Storage Technologies to Create a More Resilient Grid
Learn why long-duration energy storage (LDES) is essential for meeting clean energy goals and how it supports a more resilient and flexible grid. Innovations in materials and technologies, along with advancements in manufacturing at scale, are making LDES more scalable, affordable, and increasingly attractive for widespread deployment.
What's Next: State of Federal Solar and Storage Policy Post-Inauguration
In February 2025, with a new Congress and presidential administration beginning their term, the renewable energy industry expects to experience pivotal shifts in federal policy. This session will explore the policy priorities of the 119th Congress, anticipate challenges for the solar and storage sectors, and the implications for climate action.
Powering Progress: Building a Skilled and Inclusive Solar Workforce
The solar industry faces pressing challenges in recruiting qualified workers and ensuring equitable job opportunities. By leveraging data-driven approaches to recruitment, training, and retention, organizations can help create a sustainable and diverse workforce capable of advancing the clean energy transition.
Domestic Solar Supply Chain: Outlook, Benefits & Incentives
An analysis of secure supply chains, why investing in domestic production is vital, and how those investments will ultimately benefit the industry as a whole. Topics will span the federal policy outlook for 2025, including finalized IRA tax credit guidance, anticipated impacts of the new administration, possible modifications of IRA incentives, and trade policy. Content support for this session is provided by the Solar Energy Manufacturing Alliance (SEMA).
Improving Grid Resiliency with DERs
Insights into how DERs like PV, energy storage, and EVs can support microgrids running on 100% renewable energy. Topics include the technical challenges in deploying DERs, exploring solutions for improved integration, and optimizing microgrid performance.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Solar and Storage Market Trends
The U.S. solar and energy storage landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by emerging technologies, policy developments, and increasing renewable energy demand. Key areas include market forecasts, innovative financing, and the challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. Regional variations, storage advancements, and federal and state incentives will play a crucial role in shaping the future of clean energy.
Harnessing EVs as a Grid Resource for Reliability and Resiliency
Passenger, medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles across the U.S. hold a powerful potential to improve grid reliability and resiliency as grid-connected battery storage resources. Learn from industry and utility leaders leading the charge on V2G about the policy challenges and opportunities for V2G adoption and what states and utilities are converting plans into action.
Streamlining Interconnection Timelines for Solar and Solar + Storage
Challenges related to streamlining Permitting, Inspection, and Interconnection (PII) processes, including how interconnection cycle times and related requirements vary nationwide. Panelists will highlight best practices that can help utilities and local governments interconnect systems more efficiently.
DER and Solar + Storage Integration: Unlocking Value through Interoperability
The combination of solar PV, energy storage, and DERs is reshaping the energy landscape, and with it come new opportunities and challenges. Drawing from SunSpec Alliance’s pioneering work on IEEE 2030.5 and Modbus standards, this session will explain how seamless communication between components can lower costs, accelerate deployment, and enhance grid stability. Content support for this session is provided by the SunSpec Alliance.
Trade Issues and Opportunities in North America: A Conversation with Manufacturing Leaders from India
North America’s growing demand for cost-competitive, high-quality solar modules presents a key market opportunity for Indian manufacturers, whose exports to the U.S. reached nearly $2 billion in 2023-2024. This session will provide insights into the quality, reliability, and competitiveness of Indian-made solar modules, as well as perspectives from top Indian manufacturers on meeting Western trade and quality expectations.
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity for DER Systems
As DERs grow in prominence, they face escalating threats from sophisticated cyber-attacks. This session brings together industry leaders to discuss practical strategies for securing DER systems against evolving cyber risks and ensuring energy grid resilience. Attendees will gain insights into advanced security frameworks, real-world case studies, and best practices for embedding cybersecurity safeguards into rapidly expanding DER infrastructure. Content support for this session is provided by the SunSpec Alliance.
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