Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2026

Solar & Energy Storage Summit: Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy in the US

The Solar & Energy Storage Summit is set to return to Denver, once again establishing itself as one of the most influential gatherings for leaders across the American renewable energy landscape. With more than 450 senior professionals expected to attend, the summit provides a high-level forum where solar and storage developers, utilities, IPPs, corporate buyers, and policymakers come together to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities.

Bringing voices from technology, finance, operations, development, engineering, and procurement, this summit serves as a key junction for driving innovation, investment, and regulatory progress in both utility-scale and distributed-scale energy projects.

High-Level Dialogue, Strategic Connections

Designed for meaningful engagement and action, the Solar & Energy Storage Summit creates a platform where decision-makers at the forefront of the energy transition meet to build long-term partnerships and shape the next wave of market development.

Attendee profile includes

• Solar and storage developers
• Utilities and independent power producers (IPPs)
• Corporate offtakers and C&I buyers
• Federal and state energy agencies
• Investors, banks, and financial advisors
• Technology providers and grid service innovators

Whether your focus is project origination, engineering, or commercial procurement, the summit delivers an unmatched opportunity to engage with key influencers and advance your role in the energy ecosystem.

A Program Built Around Impactful Conversations

The 2025 conference will feature plenary keynote sessions that dive into the macroeconomic, regulatory, and technical trends shaping the future of solar energy and energy storage in the United States. Topics will cover federal policy updates, investment risks and returns, supply chain shifts, and storage integration into evolving grid systems.

Following the keynotes, the agenda will split into parallel tracks, allowing for more targeted discussions in specialized areas of solar and storage.

Discussion streams will include

• Utility-scale solar and storage deployment
• Project finance, tax credits, and IRA implementation
• Grid interconnection and market participation
• Technological innovation in storage, inverters, and BESS systems
• Risk management and asset optimization

Each session is designed to combine technical depth with commercial relevance, ensuring attendees walk away with actionable insights.

Expanding Horizons: New Focus on Distributed Energy in 2026

Looking ahead to 2026, the Summit will introduce a brand-new track focused on distributed-scale energy and demand-side solutions. This stream will broaden the event’s reach to include:

• Community and C&I solar developers
• Energy buyers in high-demand sectors, such as data centers and manufacturers
• Technology integrators for microgrids and virtual power plants
• Utilities and municipalities exploring DER aggregation

This addition reflects the growing significance of distributed generation and flexible demand management as key pillars of a resilient, low-carbon energy system.

Why You Should Attend

Whether you're leading innovation, scaling projects, or crafting energy policy, the Solar & Energy Storage Summit in Denver is a must-attend for professionals serious about the renewable energy space. Beyond insight and learning, the event is designed to accelerate deals, deepen relationships, and empower cross-sector collaboration.

Benefits of attending:

• Build direct relationships with key decision-makers in solar and storage
• Learn from top-level speakers representing public and private sector leadership
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory developments
• Discover practical solutions for grid reliability, storage integration, and financing
• Position your company as a thought leader in a fast-evolving energy market

Be Part of the Conversation That’s Powering America’s Clean Energy Transition

As the US accelerates its shift toward solar power and large-scale energy storage, industry professionals must stay agile, informed, and connected. The Solar & Energy Storage Summit provides the forum to do just that—at the right time, in the right place, with the right people.

Secure your place in Denver and contribute to the future of clean energy development across North America.