Solar builds the affordable grid

pv magazine USA is hosting the third edition of its multi-day virtual event, focused on advancing the U.S. solar and energy storage sectors. This year’s edition explores how solar and storage are becoming the backbone of an affordable, flexible, and scalable energy system.

Across three days, the program will examine the evolution of U.S. solar manufacturing, the rapid growth of distributed energy and storage solutions, and the increasing role of solar-plus-storage in supporting the AI-driven expansion of data centers and energy demand.

The participation in this virtual event is free.

The registration will be open at the end of summer.

Program 2026

Moderated by pv magazine, this live broadcast-virtual conference brings together the U.S. industry’s leading experts and innovators to discuss the latest and most pressing issues in the solar and storage sector in the U.S.

Day 1 – Tuesday, October 20

U.S. SOLAR MANUFACTURING: FROM ANNOUNCEMENT TO IMPLEMENTATION

As the domestic supply chain matures, the focus shifts from investment announcements and groundbreaking ceremonies to the rigorous work of scaling production. This session tracks the progress of the U.S. manufacturing base, the impact of OBBBA domestic content thresholds, and the logistical hurdles of turning policy-driven announcements into physical solar products.

Day 2 – Wednesday, October 21

BATTERIES, BALCONIES AND BUSINESS MODELS

As large DG players move to maximize solar deployment ahead of tax credit deadlines and the residential sector reels from the after effects of the Section 25D sunset, energy storage has opened new opportunities for all stakeholders to realize benefits, and utilities across the country are interested. Meanwhile, a grassroots movement for plug-in PV is bringing micro-scale solar to the consumers.

Day 3 – Thursday, October 22

THE AI SURGE: WHY SOLAR AND STORAGE OWN THE DATA CENTER BOOM

The massive power demands of the AI revolution are colliding with a congested grid. We explore why hyperscale data center operators are looking toward solar-plus-storage energy parks and private wire configurations. This discussion highlights how solar and storage are uniquely positioned to provide the rapid, reliable energy delivery that traditional infrastructure currently cannot.

In the next weeks the program will be updated. Stay tuned!

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