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SOLAR 2026: A Commitment to Solar Energy and Community

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) proudly announces the upcoming SOLAR 2026, marking the 55th Annual National Solar Conference. Scheduled for October 19 to 21, 2026, the event will be hosted at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. This gathering aims to unite the solar community to drive the adoption of solar energy solutions, ensuring that our infrastructures are clean, resilient, and suitable for the increasing energy demands of our society.

Emphasizing Accessibility and Community

Under the theme "Solar for All, Y'all," ASES invites participants from across the United States and around the globe to gather, learn, and contribute to the renewable energy revolution. The conference serves not only as a platform for knowledge-sharing but also as a means for fostering a nationwide commitment to renewable energy use and sustainable practices.

This conference holds special significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES). Patrice "Pete" Parsons, Executive Director of TXSES, remarked, "Celebrating 50 years of the Texas Solar Energy Society during a national gathering like SOLAR 2026 is a tremendous milestone for our state and our community. Texas has long been a leader in solar innovation and adoption, and we are honored to welcome renewable energy professionals, students, and advocates from across the country to Austin. This anniversary highlights our continued commitment to expanding clean, resilient, and accessible solar energy for all Texans."

Call for Participation

ASES is encouraging community members involved in renewable energy to showcase their ongoing or recent work. The Call for Participation is open for submissions until February 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Interested parties including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, community leaders, and industry professionals are invited to submit their proposals for either poster or oral presentations.

Topics of Interest:

• - Solar energy technologies
• - Storage technologies
• - Grid reliability and flexibility
• - Workforce development
• - Zero-carbon resilient buildings
• - Community programs
• - A just energy transformation
• - Renewable energy policy
• - Renewable energy finance
• - Sustainable living
• - Data centers
• - Commercial and residential solar
• - Electric vehicles
• - Resilience hubs

The conference also offers an opportunity for businesses to secure sponsorship or exhibition space. Early sponsorship registration by December 31 allows for a 25% discount on all sponsorship tiers, providing organizations with significant visibility at this community-centered event.

About ASES

Founded as the leading advocacy organization for solar energy in the U.S., ASES brings extensive experience in solar technology and a commitment to workforce development, policy advocacy, and community-based projects. The organization is a non-profit dedicated to a 100% clean energy future, underpinning values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout its initiatives. Through engaging platforms like Solar Today magazine and the ASES National Solar Conference, ASES actively cultivates community and propels progress in the renewable energy sector.

For more information about the event and to submit proposals, visit ases.org/conference. Join us at SOLAR 2026 to be part of this essential dialogue on clean energy and community resilience.

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