RE+ All Education

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

101: Doing Successful Energy Storage Business in the United States: Latest Trends & Market Opportunities (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance – International Battery & Energy Storage Alliance - IBESA

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Deep Dive on Solutions in DOE’s i2X Roadmap for Interconnection Innovation and Standards for Reliability Standards Improvement (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 208A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Department of Energy – Department of Energy

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Introduction to Electric Vehicles (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 210A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Workshop Instructor: Brittany Blair (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Workshop Instructor: Kevin Hernandez (he/him/his) – ScottMadden Management Consultants

Workshop Instructor: James L. Mater (he/him/his) – QualityLogic, Inc

Workshop Instructor: John Nemec – Burns & McDonnell

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Introduction to Hydrogen: Hype, Hope, and Current Realities (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 205A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Inverter Based Resources Impact in Utility Sustainability Plans for the Future (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 206A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Microgrid Use Cases at the Enterprise Level – Commercial/Industrial, Residential, EV Infrastructure, ICT (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 209A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: EMerge Alliance

Workshop Instructor: Dusan Brhlik – Direct Energy Partners, Inc.

Workshop Instructor: Matt Conger – Sinclair Digital Services

Workshop Instructor: Gary Oppedahl (he/him/his) – BlockEnergy

Workshop Instructor: Brian Reeves – Enteligent Inc.

Workshop Instructor: Luis Suau – Sinclair Digital Services

Workshop Instructor: Dave VanZanten (he/him/his) – Airspool

Workshop Instructor: Haroon Inam (he/him/his) – DG Matrix

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

Megawatt-Scale PV: Design Considerations and Case Studies (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 211A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Solar Energy International – Solar Energy International

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of PV Systems (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 212A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Solar Energy International – Solar Energy International

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

PV, Energy Storage and the 2023 NEC, with 2 hours of Building and Fire Codes with Bill Brooks of Brooks Engineering and Sean White of HeatSpring (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: Bill Brooks – Brooks Engineering

Speaker: Sean White – White House Energy Inc

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape at RE+ 2024

Location: 210C, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT

Solar – Made in the USA Manufacturing Summit & Workshop

Location: 304A, Level 3, Anaheim Convention Center

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

201: Advanced Topics in Energy Storage: Innovative Business Models, Technological Breakthroughs and System Intelligence (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance – International Battery & Energy Storage Alliance - IBESA

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Climate, Health & Equity

Location: Orange County Ballroom 1, Level 1, Anaheim Marriott

Workshop Instructor: H.G. Chissell – Advanced Energy Group (AEG)

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

Emerging Technology in DERs: AI and VPPs (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 205A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

Equitable Solar at Scale: Leveraging Public and Private Capital to Deploy Solar and Storage with Meaningful Benefits (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 208A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: Department of Energy – Department of Energy

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

Lead, Fast Follow, or Get Out of the Way (SEPA Utility Business Institute) (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 206A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Workshop Instructor: Darsweil L. Rogers – CFP Innovation

Workshop Instructor: Darrell K. Kleinke – CFP Innovation

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

Managed Charging Masterclass: Insights from Real-World Industry Collaboration (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 210A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT

Meeting the Challenge of Designing AC/DC Hybrid Microgrids (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 209A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: EMerge Alliance

Workshop Instructor: Dusan Brhlik – Direct Energy Partners, Inc.

Workshop Instructor: Paolo Catapane – ABB

Workshop Instructor: Giel Van den Broeck – Direct Energy Partners Belgium

Workshop Instructor: Travis Deutmeyer – ABB-North America

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT

RE+ 24 General Session: RE+ Today: Inclusive Innovation, from our Kitchen Tables to the Grid

Location: California Ballroom, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Speaker: Sheri Givens – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Speaker: Suzy Macke – Duke Energy

Speaker: Dan Shugar – Nextracker

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10:30 AM – 10:40 AM PT

Solar PV Manufacturing: Insights from the U.S. and the Globe - Solar Photovoltaics and Technology Trends - German European Equipment Manufacturers - The Smart manufacturing and Logistics Theatre

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Puzant Baliozian – VDMA

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10:30 AM – 10:50 AM PT

What Installers Can Do to Support SolarAPP+

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Panelist: Nick Gordon (he/him/his) – Tesla

Show Floor Panelist: Stephen G. Pope (he/him/his) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Matthew J. McAllister (he/him/his) – SolarAPP+ Foundation

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10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

How Today’s EV Industry Mirrors the Early Solar Industry: Key Lessons Learned

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kevin Prince – Revolv

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

Startup Showcase

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

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10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

TechTalk: Reviewing BESS Commissioning Analytics Data Showing Issues with Cell Quality, BMS and SOC

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kai-Philipp Kairies (he/him/his) – ACCURE Battery Intelligence

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10:30 AM – 11:25 AM PT

I-V Curves and Diodes Demystified

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Brian Mehalic – Solar Energy International

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM PT

2023 SolarAPP+ Performance Review

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Jeffrey J Cook – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Show Floor Panelist: Emily Dalecki (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Show Floor Panelist: Katie Nissen (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

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11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

Decades in the Sun: Maximizing Solar Asset Lifespan

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Charity Sotero – kWh Analytics

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11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

Solving the DC Coupling Problem: Technology Innovations and Use Cases for Integrating Storage and Solar in Renewable Energy Plants

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

QuickTalk: IRA 101: Understanding and Meeting Labor Provisions of the IRA

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Ben Norris – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Brian A. Ewing – SOLV Energy

QuickTalk Panelist: Eric Grenz – Mortenson

Managing Growth - Workforce and Equity

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: Mobilizing Risk-Tolerant Capital to Lead the Energy Transition: A Fireside Chat with Alex Honnold and Cary Hayes

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Alex Honnold (he/him/his) – Honnold Foundation

Master Speaker Series Speaker: Cary Hayes – REC Group | Americas

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Integrated Insights Across US Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Justin Baca – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Cora Dickson (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Commerce

Panelist: Arthur Haubenstock (he/him/his) – Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, U.S. Department of Energy

Panelist: Jessica Lawrence-Vaca – Array Technologies

Panelist: Kelly Speakes-Backman (she/her/hers) – Invenergy, LLC

Managing Growth - Other Issues

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Preparing for Solar Decommissioning: Strategies, Policies, and Best Practices for a Sustainable Future

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Mary Grikas (she/her/hers) – emgee strategic communications

Panelist: Vidha Dixit (she/her/hers) – EDP Renewables

Panelist: Brett C. Henderson – (SPR) SolarPanelRecycling.com

Panelist: Justin Lindemann (he/him/his) – NC Clean Technology Center

Panelist: Robert Nicholson – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Finding Balance: Navigating Resiliency Challenges in the Energy Transition

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Moderator: Weston P. Dengler (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

RE+ Tech Panelist: Cedric Tai (he/him/his) – SWTCH Energy

RE+ Tech Panelist: Colleen Lueken (she/her/hers) – AES

RE+ Tech Panelist: Mathew Sachs – CPower

RE+ Tech Panelist: Andrew Tang – Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O)

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Moving V2X to Scalability

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Moderator: Erika Myers (she/her/hers) – Charging Interface Initiative North America (CharIN Inc.)

RE+ Tech Panelist: Jonathan Levy – Kaluza

RE+ Tech Panelist: Jacqueline Piero – The Mobility House

RE+ Tech Panelist: John Holmes – American Honda Motor Co.

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

The Art of Persuasion: Mastering Strategic Storytelling for Renewable Energy Advocacy

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Elizabeth Mathis (they/she) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Julia Leopold (she/her/hers) – The Nature Conservancy

Panelist: Bradley S. Pischea (he/him/his) – Land & Liberty Coalition

Panelist: Julia Poska (she/her/hers) – Lightsource bp

Panelist: Stephanie Zawistowski (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

The RE+ Policy Pitch: Finding the Next Great Solution!

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Brad Benton – Darcy Partners

Panelist: Marion Gold (she/her/hers) – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO);the Ad Hoc Group

Panelist: Elizabeth Salerno (she/her/hers) – GQS New Energy Strategies

Panelist: Andrew Williams (he/him/his) – Canadian Solar USA

Regulatory/Policy - Energy Markets and Rate Design

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Will AI Save the Grid?

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Marguerite E. Behringer (she/her/hers) – Landis+Gyr

Panelist: Ann Collier (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Seyi Fabode – RWE Clean Energy

Panelist: Norma Grubb (she/her/hers) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Panelist: Alexina Jackson (she/her/hers) – AES

Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

11:10 AM – 11:25 AM PT

SolSmart/SolarAPP+/Solar for All: Navigating Programs that Impact Low-to-Middle Income Families and Help Installers Expand Markets

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Stephen G. Pope (he/him/his) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Jeffrey J Cook – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Show Floor Panelist: Emily Dalecki (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Show Floor Panelist: Katie Nissen (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Charging Smart: Best Practices to Streamline EVSE Planning, Zoning, and Permitting

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Ed Gilliland – IREC

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Powering the Future: AI & ML innovations in Energy Expansion for Grid Resiliency

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Dan Erhardt (he/him/his) – Arcus Power

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

TechTalk: Challenges Controlling Renewable Generation in a Green Hydrogen Complex

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Lago – Logic20/20

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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Anticipating the Future of Green Steel

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Eric Wesoff – Canary Media

QuickTalk Panelist: Alicia Knapp – BHE Renewables

QuickTalk Panelist: Dan Needham – Nucor

QuickTalk Panelist: Dan Shugar – Nextracker

Managing Growth - Other Issues

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: Impact in Action: From Grassroots to Grid-Scale

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Alex Honnold (he/him/his) – Honnold Foundation

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Mayane Chavez Barudin (she/her/hers) – Sovereign Energy

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Joseph McNeil (he/him/his) – SAGE Development Authority

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Tinice Williams – Feed the Second Line

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12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

Renewable Integration and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Reddy Tudi – Linxon Americas

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12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

Resilience Planning with Smart Electric Power Alliance

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Panelist: Mac Keller (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

TechTalk: Overview of New Bi-directional EV Charging Standards for EV Power Export Equipment

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Scott Picco – UL Solutions

12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

The Future Grid Requires Long Duration Energy Storage

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Julie Thompson – Hydrostor

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12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

Can AI Help Find Profitable EV Charging Sites?

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Rohan Puri – Stable Auto

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Codes and Standards for Energy Storage Systems: Updates and Best Practices

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kevin Fok – LG Energy Solution Vertech

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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: Partnering for Power: Tech, Utilities, and the Built Environment

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Speaker: Jigar Shah (he/him/his) – Department of Energy Loans Programs Office

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Josephine Tucker (she/her/hers) – JLL

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Pier LaFarge – Sparkfund

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Ryan Long – Xcel Energy

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1:00 PM – 1:25 PM PT

Managing Cybersecurity Risks for Renewable Energy Deployments

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Anuj Dilip Sanghvi (he/him/his) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

1:00 PM – 1:25 PM PT

Impact on Total U.S. Grid: Residential Solar + Storage

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Juan Arteaga – Enverus

Show Floor Speaker: Kevin Kang – Enverus Intelligence Research

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1:00 PM – 1:25 PM PT

100% Clean Energy Equity Strategies for Los Angeles

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Megan Day, AICP (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT

QuickTalk: Accelerating Liftoff of Innovative Grid Technologies to Address Rising Electricity Demand

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Trevor Gibson (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance

QuickTalk Speaker: Louise White (she/her/hers) – Department of Energy (DOE)

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Feasibility Assessment – The First Step of a Microgrid

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Andrew Gordon – Eaton

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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Integration Challenges with New Technologies: How AI-Grid Analytics Can Improve Stability and Reliability

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Alex Robart – Amperon

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Advancing Hydrogen in the U.S. Through Hydrogen Hubs

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Bill Elrick – Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership (H2FCP)

Panelist: Emily Burks – The AES Corporation

Panelist: Dan Esposito (he/him/his) – Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC

Panelist: Aaron Feaver (he/him/his) – Washington State University

Panelist: Angelina Galiteva (she/her/hers) – ARCHES

Managing Growth - Other Issues

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Deploying IRA for Diverse Community Hubs

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Larry E. Glover (he/him/his) – The Glover Group

Panelist: Andrew Berke – USDA Rural Development

Panelist: Adaora Ifebigh – Sol Systems

Panelist: Karen Soares (she/her/hers) – HBCU CDAC

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Positive Impact in Clean Energy Development through Community Benefits Agreements & Successful Community Engagement

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Gilbert Campbell – Volt Energy Utility

Panelist: Anjali Balakrishna (she/her/hers) – Microsoft

Panelist: Dana Clare Redden (she/her/hers) – Solar Stewards

Panelist: Sandhya Murali (she/her/hers) – Solstice

Panelist: Elizabeth Perera – U.S. Department of Energy

Panelist: Kara Titus – lightsourceBP

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

The Art and Science of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Forecasting

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ahmed Hanafy (he/him/his) – Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors

Panelist: Mark Dyson – Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Panelist: Paul Lau (he/him/his) – SMUD

Panelist: Kevin Lucas – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Samantha Weaver – Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA)

Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

The Clean Energy Shark Tank: Will Your Project Pencil?

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Peggy Flannery (she/her/hers) – Generate Capital, PBC

Panelist: Shariff Barakat – Akin Gump

Panelist: Julia F. Bell (she/her/hers) – CleanCapital

Panelist: Tony Grappone – Novogradac

Panelist: John Murphy (he/him/his) – Nexamp

Finance and Asset Management

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

Germany's Progress on Storage as Transmission Asset and Lessons Learned for the U.S. Market

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kiran Kumaraswamy – Brightnight

Show Floor Speaker: Jeremy Twitchell – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

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1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

How to Get $100,000 to Develop Your Ideas at a National Laboratory

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Alec Schulberg – NREL

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Beyond Sustainability: A Case for Reusable Packaging in Solar

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Philip A. Schwarz (he/him/his) – PVpallet

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Impacts of Adder Credits on Project Finance and Driving new Innovative Projects

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Karla Loeb – Loeb Clean Energy Consulting

QuickTalk Panelist: Alyssa Edwards – Lightsource BP

QuickTalk Panelist: Ted Lee (he/him/his) – U.S. Department of the Treasury

Finance and Asset Management

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Bringing AI/ML Algorithms and Applications into the Energy Storage World

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Kiran Kumar (he/him/his) – LG Energy Solution Vertech

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Multi-Vendor DC Microgrid Design and Protection Methodologies

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Dusan Brhlik – Direct Energy Partners, Inc.

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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: Securing Next Generation Energy Resources, a Discussion

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Kelsey Tamborrino (she/her/hers) – POLITICO

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Phoebe Benich – White House Office of the National Cyber Director

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Marissa Morales-Rodriguez

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Uri Sadot – SolarEdge

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2:00 PM – 2:25 PM PT

Harvesting the Sun: The Logistics of Deploying Agricultural Solutions Alongside Solar Development

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Chad Farrell (he/him/his) – Encore Renewable Energy

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PT

Solar Market Insight Trends Update: Unpacking the Latest Industry Outlook

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Tyler Thompson (he/him/his) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Michelle Davis – Wood Mackenzie

Show Floor Panelist: Sylvia Leyva Martinez – Wood Mackenzie

Show Floor Panelist: Elissa Pierce – Wood Mackenzie

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2:25 PM – 3:10 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: The Future of AI in Clean Energy

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Julian Nebreda (he/him/his) – Fluence

Master Speaker Series Speaker: Noelle Russell

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2:30 PM – 2:55 PM PT

Planning for Reliability & Resiliency with Carbon-free Energy

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Brent Nelson – Ascend Analytics

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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Partnering with Labor Unions

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Stephanie Zawistowski (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association

QuickTalk Panelist: Erin Bryant (she/her/hers) – LiUNA

QuickTalk Panelist: John Bzdawka (he/him/his) – IBEW

Managing Growth - Workforce and Equity

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Deploying Residential Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Bidirectional EV Chargers

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Frances Bell (she/her/hers) – Bidirectional Energy

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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Increasing PV System Voltage to 2000 Volts: Economics, Safety and Code Compliance

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Colleen O'Brien – UL LLC

RE+ Tech Speaker: Adam Detrick – Jinko Solar

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2:30 PM – 3:25 PM PT

Large-scale PV and Storage System Configurations

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Amy Scher (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy International

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain for Solar + Storage Projects

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Jade Jones – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Mike Herod – Fluence Energy

Panelist: Renee Leong – Stem

Panelist: Carlos Restrepo (he/him/his) – Sion Power

Panelist: Kelly Weger (she/her/hers) – Qcells

Managing Growth - Other Issues

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Navigating Nationwide Siting and Permitting Regulations

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: David Gahl (he/him/his) – Solar & Storage Industries Institute (SI2)

Panelist: Christina Baworowsky – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)

Panelist: Ben Hoen – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Panelist: Ellen Howard Kutzer – Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA)

Panelist: Shanelle Evens Montana (she/her/hers) – Lightsource bp

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Reaching the "L" in LMI: Exploring Financeability of Low-Income Clean Energy Projects

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ben Healey – Posigen

Panelist: Matt Flaherty (he/him/his) – Clean Energy Works

Panelist: Becca Glazer (she/her/hers) – Walmart

Panelist: Sana Jameel (she/her/hers) – Ampion

Panelist: Mackenzie Martin (she/her/hers) – Puget Sound Energy

Finance and Asset Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Resilient Futures: Harnessing Renewables, Storage, and other DERs for Climate Adaptation and Grid Stability

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ram Narayanamurthy – EERE

Panelist: Jana Gerber (she/her/hers) – Schneider Electric

Panelist: Bobby Jeffers (he/him/his) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Panelist: Jared Leader – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Walter L. McLeod – Monarch Strategic Ventures

Panelist: Patrick Sterns – SunPower

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

2:30 PM – 3:40 PM PT

Grid Futures: Two Truths and a Lie

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Peter Kelly-Detwiler (he/him/his) – NorthBridge Energy Partners

Panelist: Bryan Hannegan – Holy Cross Energy

Panelist: Mak Nagle – Sol Systems

Panelist: Jodi Walters – EDP Renewables

Panelist: Vennela Yadhati (she/her/hers) – New York Power Authority

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

QuickTalk: Cracking the Nut: Standardization of C&I Financing & Contracts and New "Marketplaces" for Tax Credits

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Laura Stern – Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC

QuickTalk Panelist: Gary Blitz – Aon

QuickTalk Panelist: Tony Grappone – Novogradac

Finance and Asset Management

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Automated Multi-Objective Optimization of Wireless Energy Delivery to Vehicle Fleets

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Erik Langenborg – InductEV

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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Potential of Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Asim Hussain – QuantumScape

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3:20 PM – 4:05 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: From VPPs to Beyond: Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Investment on the Grid Edge

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Emily Fisher – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Master Speaker Series Panelist: David Crane – U.S. Department of Energy

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Luis D'Acosta Anezin – Uplight

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Patti Poppe – PG&E

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Mary Powell – Sunrun

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3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PT

Harnessing Indian Solar Manufacturing Expertise for US Markets

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Sumit Kumar (he/him/his) – Vikram Solar

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3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PT

Integrating Vehicle-to-grid Functionality as a Key Element to the Energy Transition

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Joerg Heuer (he/him/his) – EcoG GmbH

3:30 PM – 4:25 PM PT

PV + Storage Configurations for Non-fixed Tariffs and Resiliency

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Jahp – Solar Energy International

4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

Accelerating Fleet Electrification with Distributed Energy

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Haroon Inam (he/him/his) – DG Matrix

4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

Embracing the Vision and Executing the Dream for US Manufacturing

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Melissa Cavanagh – Trina Solar

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4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

TechTalk: Decarbonizing Natural Gas

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Mothusi Pahl (he/him/his) – Modern Hydrogen

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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT

QuickTalk: Does it Work for NERC?

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Speaker: Jason Barmann – EPC Power

QuickTalk Speaker: Rich Bauer – North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Exploring Battery Storage Cybersecurity and its Impact on Profitability Through Remote Monitoring and Operations

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Christopher Walcutt – DirectDefense

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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT

TechTalk: How to Undo the Queue: Accelerating Interconnection through Automation

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Marko Jereminov (he/him/his) – Pearl Street Technologies, Inc.

RE+ Tech Speaker: Nicholas C. Linder (he/him/his) – Pearl Street Technologies, Inc.

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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

Electrifying the Customer Journey

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Garrett Fitzgerald – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Mike Backstrom (he/him/his) – Southern California Edison

Panelist: Matt Horton (he/him/his) – Voltera

Panelist: Kevin Prince – Revolv

Panelist: Melissa Y. Washington (she/her/hers) – ComEd

Electrification/Transportation

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

Grid Equity in the Clean Energy Transition

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Will Kenworthy (he/him/his) – Vote Solar

Panelist: Jose Bodipo-Memba (he/him/his) – Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Panelist: Alejandro Moreno – U.S. Department of Energy

Panelist: Dr. Destenie Nock (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Mellon University | Peoples Energy Analytics

Panelist: Jackie Omotalade (she/her/hers) – Dream.org

Panelist: Joan White (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

Identifying and Implementing Permitting, Inspection, and Interconnection Best Practices for Residential Solar & Storage

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Emily Dalecki (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Panelist: Nicole Ebert (she/her/hers) – Tesla

Panelist: Gary Lemay (he/him/his) – New Hampshire Electrical Cooperative

Panelist: Stephen G. Pope (he/him/his) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Courtney Welch (she/her/hers) – GoodLeap

Managing Growth - Other Issues

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

SEPA Power Players: Snapshots of the Future

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ted Burhans (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Caroline Choi (she/her/hers) – Southern California Edison (SCE)

Panelist: Mari McClure – Green Mountain Power

Panelist: Anne Weaver – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Managing Growth - Other Issues

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

Thinking Outside of the Box: Envisioning Our Clean Energy Future

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Jon Powers – CleanCapital

Panelist: Jaime Carlson (she/her/hers) – SB Energy

Panelist: Sean Gallagher – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Peter Muhoro, PhD – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Panelist: Marta Stoepker (she/her/hers) – Qcells

Finance and Asset Management

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

American-Made Solar Prize Round 7 Go! Demo Day

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Debbie Brodt-Giles (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Show Floor Speaker: Jackie Petre – NREL

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4:15 PM – 5:00 PM PT

RE+ Master Speaker Series: Delivering Power to Zero Emission Vehicles at Scale: Perspectives from the Charging Infrastructure Ecosystem

Location: California Ballroom CD, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Master Speaker Series Moderator: Dan Resnick (he/him/his) – C.H. Robinson

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Julia Hamm (she/her/hers) – The Ad Hoc Group

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Aravind Kailas (he/him/his) – Volvo Group

Master Speaker Series Panelist: Marie Robinson – Voltera

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4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

Multi-Fleet EV Charging: Accelerating Adoption via Fast-Charging Hubs

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Cara Merriman – Inspiration Mobility

4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Enhancing Renewable Asset Efficiency: GIS Technology with Robotics and AI/ML in OnPath

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Will Britt (he/him/his) – Pearce Services

4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Planning for Energy Storage Augmentation

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Joe O'Connor (he/him/his) – Nuvation Energy

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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: What is Data Risk and Why Should We Care About It?

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Rhaman R. Johnson – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Jake Anderson (he/him/his) – PVcase

QuickTalk Panelist: Francesca Jones (she/her/hers) – Fluence

Managing Growth - Other Issues

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Accelerating to Net Zero: The Future of Innovation with DOE’s Chief Commercialization Officer

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Vanessa Chan (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Energy

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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Latest Developments in DER Cybersecurity Standards - Updates to UL 2941

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Mike Slowinske (he/him/his) – UL Solutions

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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Startup Showcase

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

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5:00 PM – 5:25 PM PT

Enhancing Utility-scale Storage Integration through Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Chris Bilby – Stem

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5:00 PM – 5:25 PM PT

Future Proofing Your EV Charging Site Deployments

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Emily A. Obenauer, n/a (she/her/hers) – Sitetracker

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Safety First! NFPA 70E

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Amy Scher (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy International

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

High Capacity Factor Renewables and the Growing Role of Energy Storage

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Amir Valibeygi – BrightNight

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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Mastering the Multi-Stage Journey of EV Charging Projects

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jonathan Leicester (he/him/his) – EV Connect

9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

EMPOWER Workplace Charging Project Recognition Event

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Drake Moran – Smart Electric Power Alliance

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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

Find Your Funding Fairy Godmother

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Emily Evans (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) by 2030 - what's it going to take?

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Prantik Saha (he/him/his) – Black & Veatch

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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

TechTalk: A Resiliency Maturity Model for SOLAR Plants

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Shuchismita Biswas (she/her/hers) – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

The Benefits and Challenges of Using EV Chargers in Gas Stations

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Eduardo Galera – UL Solutions

Show Floor Speaker: Mike Slowinske (he/him/his) – UL Solutions

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT

QuickTalk: Hydrogen Rule & 45V

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Speaker: Antonio Fayad – EDP Renewables

QuickTalk Speaker: Jacob Susman – Ambient Fuels

Finance and Asset Management

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT

TechTalk: Mapping Carbon Impact: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Assessment on Eleven Mile Solar Center

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Daniel Elias – Fluence Energy

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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Developers of Catan Land Use Conflict: Learning to Compromise while Mitigating Climate Change

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Lauren Glickman (she/her/hers) – Encore Renewable Energy

Panelist: Alaric J. Babej – Public Service Company of New Mexico

Panelist: Juan M. Botero (he/him/his) – U.S. Department of Energy

Panelist: Steve Kalland (he/him/his) – NC Clean Technology Center

Panelist: Jean Nelson-Houpert (she/her/hers) – Volt Energy Utility

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

FERC Transmission Planning Reform Ruling: Love it or List it?

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Amy Jo Miller – Qcells

Panelist: Christina Hayes (she/her/hers) – Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

Panelist: Todd P. Hillman – MISO

Panelist: Amanda Rumsey (she/her/hers) – WIRES

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

IRA+: What's New in the IRA Era

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Vitaly Lee – Qcells

Panelist: Gary L. Hecimovich – Washington National Tax Office, Deloitte Tax LLP

Panelist: Rodrigo Inurreta Acero – EDP Renewables

Panelist: Ted Lee (he/him/his) – U.S. Department of the Treasury

Panelist: Julia Pyper (she/her/hers) – GoodLeap

Finance and Asset Management

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Meeting the Demand: How EPCs are Finding, Training, and Retaining Workers

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Erika Symmonds – SEIA

Panelist: Tom Bowen – Qmerit

Panelist: Abbey DeRocker (she/her/hers) – NYSERDA

Panelist: Steffanie Dohn (she/her/hers) – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Panelist: Alfredo Espinosa (he/him/his) – Moss Solar

Panelist: Daniel Shapiro – Lightsource bp

Managing Growth - Workforce and Equity

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Smart Panels Plus: Turning Buildings into DERs

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ashley-Lynn Qua (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Jaser Faruq – Schneider Electric

Panelist: Arch Rao (he/him/his) – Span.IO, Inc

Panelist: Cora Wyent (she/her/hers) – Rewiring America

Electrification/Transportation

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

TechTalk: The Digital, GRIDGITAL, Grid: Leveraging Software and AI for Next-Generation Grid Modernization

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Moderator: Gerhard Walker – Eversource

RE+ Tech Panelist: Ravi Jain (he/him/his) – Tapestry

RE+ Tech Panelist: Alexina Jackson (she/her/hers) – AES

RE+ Tech Panelist: Sadia Raveendran (she/her/hers) – Uplight

RE+ Tech Panelist: Aaron Smallwood – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

TechTalk: Importance of Hydrology Studies in Determining Project Viability

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Byron Hinchey (he/him/his) – EVS, Inc.

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

The Role of Hydrogen in Energy Storages to Address Grid Constraints and Rising Electricity Costs

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Ivanenko – HyWatts

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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT

QuickTalk: How to Scale Long Duration Energy Storage

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Salam Baniahmed (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

QuickTalk Speaker: Gabe Murtaugh – Long Duration Energy Storage Council

Finance and Asset Management

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT

TechTalk: Advancing Circular Economy: Recyclability & Reusability of Renewable Energy Technologies

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Hong Zhang Durandal (he/him/his) – Zelestra (SolarPack)

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10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

Integrating Microgrids at Scale in a Cost Effective Way

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Don Wingate – Schneider Electric

Show Floor Speaker: Clark Wiedetz – GreenStruxure NA

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

Mitigating Load Volatility with Non-Wire Solutions - How BGE got ready for winter at Fairhaven

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: John P. Daniel – Hitachi Energy USA, Inc

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

TechTalk: Nicor Gas & Habitat for Humanity: Bringing Affordable Net Zero Homes to Illinois

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Mike King (he/him/his) – Nicor Gas

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10:30 AM – 11:25 AM PT

2023 NEC® Changes Affecting PV and Energy Storage System

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Brian Mehalic – Solar Energy International

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

2kV Project Design: Shaping the Future of Clean Energy Through Partnerships

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Praveena Babu – GE Vernova

Show Floor Speaker: Adam Detrick – Jinko Solar

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11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

SEIA's Solar Energy and Storage Supply Chain Traceability ANSI Standard

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jennifer Martin (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Speaker: RIchard Mojica – Miller & Chevalier

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

QuickTalk: Extreme Weather, Project Outages, and Insurance Impacts

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Cory Gessert – DNV

QuickTalk Panelist: Al Caceres – Aon

QuickTalk Panelist: Sam Walsh – AXIS Capital

Finance and Asset Management

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

TechTalk: An Introduction to Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductors for Solar Inverter Applications

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Ken Dulaney (he/him/his) – FREEDM Systems Center at NC State

RE+ Tech Speaker: Wensong Yu – North Carolina State University

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

TechTalk: Optimizing Hydrogen's Role: A Deep Dive into Hydrogen’s Present and Future Applications in the Overall Energy Ecosystem

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Meryl R. Mallery (she/her/hers) – Plug Power

RE+ Tech Speaker: Danielle Sigismondo (she/her/hers) – Plug Power

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11:00 AM – 11:55 AM PT

OTT’s EPIC Pitch Competition

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Mary McManmon – U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Batteries Included: Transforming Homes into Resilient Power Hubs

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Rusty Haynes – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Justin Galle – California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Panelist: Will Gorman – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Panelist: Emily Walker – EnergySage

Panelist: John Woodfield – Sunrun

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Powering Tomorrow: Addressing Load Growth and its Impact on Grid Resilience and the Electric Power Industry

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Ben Norris – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Andrew Klinkman (he/him/his) – Tesla

Panelist: Stephen Martz – XCEL

Panelist: Chris Roe (he/him/his) – Amazon

Panelist: Kenneth C. Shiver (he/him/his) – Southern Company

Panelist: Nisha Thirumurthy (she/her/hers) – Vybe Energy, LLC

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Solar Consumer Protection: Policy, Education, & Practices

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Gizelle Wray – SEIA

Panelist: Elaina Ball (she/her/hers) – CPS Energy

Panelist: Meghan Nutting, MPA (she/her/hers) – Sunnova

Panelist: Kim Shields (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Energy

Panelist: Liz Veazey (she/her/hers) – Solar United Neighbors

Managing Growth - Other Issues

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Strategies for Advancing Agrivoltaics and other Ecosystem Services

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Carolyn Elaine Dougherty (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Greg A. Barron-Gafford, PhD – University of Arizona

Panelist: Brendan Mooney – The AES Corporation

Panelist: Sarah K. Moser – Savion

Panelist: Austin R. Kinzer (he/him/his) – American Farmland Trust

Panelist: Shawn Rumery – Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2)

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Who Pays? Cost Allocation for a 100% Clean Energy Grid

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Derek Duran (he/him/his) – Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

Panelist: Ed Brolin – RWE Clean Energy

Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Cost-Effective Pathway to Utilize Hydrogen-Powered Gensets in Electric Vehicle Charging

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Markus Strömich-Jenewein (he/him/his) – INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & CO OG

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Forced Labor in Supply Chains: Customs Enforcement, Traceability Protocols, and Corporate Due Diligence

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Stacy J. Ettinger (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Eric Choy (he/him/his) – US Customs and Border Protection

Show Floor Panelist: RIchard Mojica – Miller & Chevalier

Show Floor Panelist: Alexia Ruvoletto – Solar Stewards Initiative

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

TechTalk: High-tech Solar & Thermal Energy Storage for 24/7 Reliable Generation and Flexible, Low-cost LDES

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Sean Marshall (he/him/his) – SLB

Show Floor Speaker: Callum Tennant – SLB

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Unpacking the U.S. PV and BESS Manufacturing Buildout

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Panelist: Justin Baca – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Jade Jones – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Forrest Levy – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Future Proofing Your Fleet- Capacity for EV Charging

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Janne Knieke – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

QuickTalk Speaker: Ken Sapp (he/him/his) – Qmerit

QuickTalk Speaker: Kasturi Pattalwar – Customized Energy Solutions, Ltd.

Electrification/Transportation

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

TechTalk: IEEE 2030.5 Communications to Inverters Over an AMI Network

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Bryant Komo – Hawaiian Electric Company

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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Industrialization of Solid State Hydrogen Storage through Metal Hydrides; Promising Use Cases and What Lies Ahead

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Jim Petrecky – GKN Hydrogen

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12:00 PM – 12:15 PM PT

Quick Talk with DOE: Exploring the Mutual Benefits of Cattle Agrivoltaics

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Speaker: Becca Jones-Albertus (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Energy, Solar Energy Technologies Office

Managing Growth - Land Use and Community Engagement

12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

Cybersecurity for Utility-scale Solar Power Plants

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Larry Truong (he/him/his) – TMEIC Corporation Americas

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12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

TechTalk: Reaching Net Zero - Examples of Industry Sector Embracing New Generation of Concentrated Solar

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Christie Obiaya – Heliogen

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12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

Ask the Right Questions: Planning for ESS Lifecycle Success

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Marc D. Silverstein – LG Energy Solution Vertech

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12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

New Options for Veteran Recruitment: SkillBridge Training Programs and Apprenticeships

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Megan Howes – Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Show Floor Speaker: Richard Lawrence (he/him/his) – Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Show Floor Speaker: Dustin Creed – Solar Energy International

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12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

The Economics of Small-Scale Hydrogen Pilot Projects: Challenges and Lessons Learned

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Megan Reusser – Burns & McDonnell

12:30 PM – 1:25 PM PT

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Awardee Showcase

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Paul Kramer (he/him/his) – U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office

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1:00 PM – 1:25 PM PT

Emerging Trends in Apprenticeship

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Beck Long (they/them/theirs) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Show Floor Panelist: Eric Grant, egrant@blueridgepower.com – Blue Ridge Power

Show Floor Panelist: Brie O'Malley – ReVision Energy

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1:00 PM – 1:25 PM PT

Solving Ultra Long Duration Storage Needs with Microgrid Solutions; The Calistoga Resiliency Center in California

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Tatiana Stein – Energy Vault

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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT

QuickTalk: Best Practices for Tribal Project Development

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Jen Lerch (she/her/hers) – Department of Energy (DOE)

QuickTalk Panelist: Liz Malerba (she/her/hers) – United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund

QuickTalk Panelist: Devon Muto – EDF Renewables North America

Finance and Asset Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

DERs and VPPs (Retail Rate Design for VPPs)

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Lakin Garth (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Beren Argetsinger – Keyes & Fox LLP

Panelist: Sara Birmingham (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Erika Diamond – EnergyHub

Panelist: Lon Huber – Duke Energy Corporation

Panelist: Chris Rauscher – Sunrun

Regulatory/Policy - Energy Markets and Rate Design

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Tax Equity and Transferability: Pathways to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Darleen D. DeRosa (she/her/hers) – Stem

Panelist: Jessie Robbins – Generate Capital, PBC

Panelist: Darren Van't Hof (he/him/his) – U.S. Bank

Panelist: Jennifer Wnek (she/her/hers) – DLA Piper

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Latest Innovations in Solar Grid Integration: Grid Forming Inverters, AI/ML Applications, and Grid Services

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Moderator: Becca Jones-Albertus (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Energy, Solar Energy Technologies Office

RE+ Tech Panelist: Laurence N. Abcede (he/him/his) – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

RE+ Tech Panelist: Michael Brown – NV Energy

RE+ Tech Panelist: Benjamin Kroposki – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

RE+ Tech Panelist: Guohui Yuan – US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Spotlight on Innovation in Germany

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Panelist: Julius Beutel (he/him/his) – Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co KG

RE+ Tech Panelist: Peter Fath, PhD (he/him/his) – RCT Solutions

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

The Future of Hydrogen: Electrolyzers and their Role in the Energy Transition

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Danielle Zurek – Rystad Energy

Panelist: Brad Chadwell – Tennessee Valley Authority

Panelist: Nick Mittica – Verdagy

Panelist: Bridget van Dorsten – Wood Mackenzie

Managing Growth - Other Issues

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Trailblazing Clean Solutions for Community Empowerment

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Joel Gamoran (he/him/his) – Arcadia

Panelist: Utopia Hill (she/her/hers) – Reactivate

Panelist: Annie Lappé (she/her/hers) – Pivot Energy

Panelist: Katie Ottenweller – Google

Panelist: Mary C. Palmer (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Managing Growth - Other Issues

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Unlocking the Potential of Demand Response for Multifamily EV Chargers

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Stacy Noblet (she/her/hers) – ICF

Panelist: Hannah Bascom (she/her/hers) – Uplight

Panelist: Brittany Blair (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Seth Frader Thompson (he/him/his) – Energy Hub

Panelist: Cedric Tai (he/him/his) – SWTCH Energy

Electrification/Transportation

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

Getting the Permitting Greenlight: The Power of Community Engagement and Mobilization

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Stephanie Zawistowski (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association

Show Floor Panelist: Matt Traldi (he/him/his) – Greenlight America

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1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Overcoming Pitfalls in Energy Storage System Sizing

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Eric Biggs – IHI Terrasun

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1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

Startup Showcase

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

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1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

The Public’s Hopes, Dreams, and Fears & How to Address Them

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Beyond Cookie Cutter: Solar Project Design for Local Need

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Mac Keller (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Nayan Bhakta (he/him/his) – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

QuickTalk Panelist: Melissa Cooke – Nextracker

QuickTalk Panelist: Brett Pendleton – Leeward Renewable Energy

Managing Growth - Other Issues

2:00 PM – 2:25 PM PT

Bringing Innovative, International Storage Tariffs, PPAs, Business Models, & Market Structures to US Markets

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Randell Johnson – Acelerex

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2:00 PM – 2:25 PM PT

TechTalk: Electric Power Conversion: Enabling Clean Hydrogen Molecules from Clean Electrons

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Manish Verma (he/him/his) – TMEIC Corporation Americas

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2:00 PM – 2:25 PM PT

TechTalk: The Impacts of Wireless Communication Network Technology on Single-Row, Single-Axis Tracker Control System Performance

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Lepolve Varpilah (he/him/his) – OMCO Solar

2:00 PM – 2:25 PM PT

Understanding Barriers to Agrivoltaics

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Shawn Rumery – Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2)

Show Floor Speaker: Jessica Norris – Solar and Storage Industries Institute

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2:30 PM – 2:55 PM PT

Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Grid Resilience

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Andrea Soto – Linxon Americas

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2:30 PM – 2:55 PM PT

Maximizing the ESS revenue potential with AI-enabled analytics

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Ryan Franks – TWAICE

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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT

QuickTalk: Catching Up with the Changing Grid Interconnection Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs)

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Daisy Chung (she/her/hers) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Jessica Chabot (she/her/hers) – New Leaf Energy

QuickTalk Panelist: Clyde Loutan – California ISO

QuickTalk Panelist: Jeff Roesch – TMEIC

Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT

TechTalk: Building the Geothermal Boom: How Oil and Gas Technology is Creating a Path for Clean Firm Energy

Location: 212AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Speaker: Trent McFayden – Project InnerSpace

RE+ Tech

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2:30 PM – 3:25 PM PT

Commercial Interconnection Options

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Amy Scher (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy International

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Attracting Talent: Workers of the Clean Energy Future

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Paul Douglas – The JPI Group

Panelist: Doseke Akporiaye (she/her/hers) – WRISE

Panelist: Cathleen Daly – Gridworks

Panelist: Suzy Macke – Duke Energy

Panelist: Elsa Mengistu – Black Girl Environmentalist

Panelist: Melissa Wells – NABTU

Managing Growth - Workforce and Equity

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Cybersecurity in Clean Energy: Recognizing and Reducing Security Risks Across Clean Energy Technologies

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Gizelle Wray – SEIA

Panelist: Matthew John – Siemens

Panelist: Kellie Macpherson – RadianGen

Panelist: Emma Stewart – Idaho National Laboratory

Panelist: Guohui Yuan – US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office

Grid Integration- Infrastructure and Resilience

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Growing Pains: Load Growth Projections and Energy Burden - a Chance for Community Solar and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to shine?

Location: 210AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Aaron Smallwood – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Sachu Constantine – Vote Solar

Panelist: Jeff Cramer – Coalition for Community Solar Access

Panelist: Jaser Faruq – Schneider Electric

Panelist: Peter R. Levitt (he/him/his) – Peninsula Clean Energy

Panelist: Nicole Steele – Amalgamated Bank

Regulatory/Policy - Energy Markets and Rate Design

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Holistic Grid Planning for a Decarbonized Future

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Yok Potts – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Panelist: Jake Anderson (he/him/his) – PVcase

Panelist: Katharine H. McCormick (she/her/hers) – RWE Clean Energy

Panelist: Jeremy McDiarmid – Advanced Energy United

Panelist: Houtan Moaveni – Office of Renewable Energy Siting

Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Innovations in Long Duration Energy Storage

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech Moderator: Gabe Murtaugh – Long Duration Energy Storage Council

RE+ Tech Panelist: Eric Caulkin – Sumitomo SHI FW

RE+ Tech Panelist: Jordan Cole (he/him/his) – Hydrostor

RE+ Tech Panelist: Spencer Hanes – EnerVenue

RE+ Tech Panelist: Matt Harper (he/him/his) – Invinity Energy Systems

RE+ Tech Panelist: David Martin – Energy Dome

RE+ Tech Panelist: Rachel Wilson (she/her/hers) – Form Energy

RE+ Tech

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Trade Update: Navigating Impacts for the Clean Energy Industry

Location: 210CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator: Stacy J. Ettinger (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Panelist: Mark Walter – Savion , LLC

Panelist: Kathy Weiss – NEXTracker

Panelist: Máté Heisz (he/him/his) – SolarPower Europe

Panelist: Eric Choy (he/him/his) – US Customs and Border Protection

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

3:00 PM – 3:25 PM PT

Agrivoltaics in Practice

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Lauren Glickman (she/her/hers) – Encore Renewable Energy

Show Floor Speaker: Jess Gray – Gray's LAMBscaping

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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

QuickTalk: Customer-Centric Community Solar: How to Ensure a Positive Experience for Prospective and Current Customers

Location: 208AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

QuickTalk Moderator: Stephanie Doyle (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Kate Daniel (she/her/hers) – Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA)

QuickTalk Panelist: Daniela Pangallo (she/her/hers) – Nautilus Solar

Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

TechTalk: Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Energy Storage: Unlocking Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges

Location: 212A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

RE+ Tech

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PT

Efficiently Powering a First of its Kind Green Hydrogen Project

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Elliot Stein – PXiSE Energy Solutions

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3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Planning for a Successful MW Fleet Charging or Hydrogen Refueling Project Program

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Cheshta Balwani – Black & Veatch

3:30 PM – 4:25 PM PT

Configuraciones de sistemas FV y de almacenamiento de energía a gran escala

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alejandro Mora (he/him/his) – SEI

4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

Data-driven O&M decision-making

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Nussey (he/him/his) – Wattch Inc.

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4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

Insights from GreenH2 Projects -– A Roadmap for Scaling Up GreenH2 While Lowering Cost

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Paul K. Dainora – Ohmium

Show Floor Speaker: Matt McMonagle (he/him/his) – NovoHydrogen

4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

NREL’s Annual Voluntary Markets Report

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Sushmita Jena (she/her/hers) – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

4:00 PM – 4:25 PM PT

OTT’s EPIC Pitch Competition Winner Announcement

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

Show Floor Speaker: Vanessa Chan (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Energy

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4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

Battery Trends: Overcapacity, Falling Costs and The Impact on EV and Energy Storage Markets

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Yayoi Sekine – BloombergNEF

4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Managing Construction Quality of Solar and Storage Projects for Long Term Operating Success

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Aaron King (he/him/his) – Camelot Energy Group

4:30 PM – 4:55 PM PT

TechTalk: Merchant batteries in ERCOT - Risks & Rewards

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jaspreet Singh – Qcells

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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Startup Pitch Competition

Location: Innovation Stage, Lobby, Marriott Anaheim

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5:00 PM – 5:25 PM PT

How to Prepare Solar Project Assets for Long-term Climate Impacts

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Raif Armstrong – Onyx Renewable Partners

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5:00 PM – 5:25 PM PT

One Juice, Two Squeezes: Construction Considerations for Hybrid EV/H2 Fueling Stations

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jeremy Holland (he/him/his) – Mortenson

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Thermography and PV Systems

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Jahp – Solar Energy International

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce: Lessons Learned and Pathways to Connect

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Cynthia Finley – IREC

Show Floor Speaker: Pilar Heflin – IREC

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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

ESS Site Operation Optimization for Maximizing Useable Energy

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kiran Kumar (he/him/his) – LG Energy Solution Vertech

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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Zero Degree Stow- A Differentiated Approach for Wind Stability

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Tyler Watson – FTC Solar

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9:30 AM – 4:00 PM PT

RE+ Global Markets Summit

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM PT

Welcome to the RE+ Global Markets Summit

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Global Market Summit Speaker: Stacy J. Ettinger (she/her/hers) – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM PT

Address by Deputy Under Secretary Diane Farrell, U.S. Department of Commerce

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PT

Federal Financial Resources for U.S. Technologies in Global Clean Energy Projects

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Global Market Summit Moderator: Cora Dickson (she/her/hers) – U.S. Department of Commerce

Global Market Summit Panelist: Dina Bissada (she/her/hers) – U.S. Commercial Service

Global Market Summit Panelist: Eric Haxthausen – U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

Global Market Summit Panelist: Gregory Moore (he/him/his) – Export-Import Bank of the United States

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

Market Updates from Central America

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Market Update from Mexico

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

Market Update from Canada

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PT

Insights on Clean Energy Opportunities in the Southern Cone

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Global Market Summit Panelist: Mauricio Bejarano (he/him/his) – Government of Paraguay

Global Market Summit Panelist: Mariela Beljanksy (she/her/hers) – Government of Argentina

Global Market Summit Panelist: Elisa Facio (she/her/hers) – Government of Uruguay

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT

Harvesting the Future: Session on Opportunities in Agrivoltaics in Germany and the US

Location: California Ballroom D, Level 2, Hilton Anaheim

Global Market Summit Panelist: Dan French (he/him/his) – SolarFarmSummit

Global Market Summit Panelist: Helge Biernath (he/him/his) – Sunstall Inc.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Derisking Large-Scale Solar Siting: Improving Environmental Outcomes and Community Support During Siting, Permitting, and Construction

Location: 208A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: Department of Energy – Department of Energy

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act’s Labor Provisions in the Final Regulations: Deep Dive into the Updated Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

Location: 210C, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

PV 604: Inspecting PV Systems (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 210A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Workshop Instructor: Nick Matthes – Midwest Renewable Energy Association

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

2024 Securing Solar for the Grid (S2G): Cybersecurity for Solar Systems Workshop (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 211A, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: Department of Energy – Department of Energy

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

Codes & Standards Symposium (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 213AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Speaker: Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PT

Tribal Clean Energy Technology Symposium (Additional Ticket Required)

Location: 213CD, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

Cultivating Agrivoltaics: The Present & Future of AgPV Projects & Policy

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Austin R. Kinzer (he/him/his) – American Farmland Trust

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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

TechTalk: Flow Battery Reliability, Availability, and Lifetime

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Andy Klassen (he/him/his) – Invinity Energy Systems

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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

The PV Health Report: Lessons from A Fieldwork Expert on Elevating Asset Care

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: David Penalva – HelioVolta

9:30 AM – 9:55 AM PT

The Solar Energy Industries Association PV Recycling Partnership Program

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Robert Nicholson – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

Energy Storage Fires: Inevitable or Avoidable?

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Noah L. Ryder (he/him/his) – Fire & Risk Alliance and BESS 24/7

Show Floor Speaker: Mishaal Syednaveed – Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O)

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

Integrating Customer-Sited and Grid-Scale DERs for Resilience with SEPA

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Weston P. Dengler (he/him/his) – Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

Solar Manufacturer’s Journey Towards EPEAT Certification and Ultra Low Carbon Standard

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Kelly Weger (she/her/hers) – Qcells

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM PT

TechTalk: Supplementing Insufficient 480V 3PH Power Infrastructure with On-site Hydrogen-fueled Power Generation Derisks Fleet Electrification

Location: Electric Drive Theater, #AL66000, Arena Lobby, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Saucedo – GenCell, Inc.

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

Are Utilities Fully Accounting for Future Load Growth? A Case Study Analysis

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Shawn Rumery – Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2)

Show Floor Speaker: Charlotte Hay (she/her/hers) – Solar and Storage Industries Institute

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10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

Performance Based Fire Solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems to Increase Workforce Safety

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Ryan Sandler – Everon

Show Floor Speaker: Chad Stevens – Everon

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10:30 AM – 10:55 AM PT

The Impact of November's Election on Solar Manufacturing in America

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jeppe Johansen – SMA America

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10:30 AM – 11:25 AM PT

Building a Scalable O&M Technician Training Program

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Brian Mehalic – Solar Energy International

Show Floor Speaker: Alex Jahp – Solar Energy International

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

Accelerating Development and Construction: How Leaders in Solar are Completing Projects 31% Faster

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Matt Brocklehurst (he/him/his) – Sitetracker

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11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT

Forecasting Battery Performance: A (Big) Data Approach at Fluence

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Mehran Dibaji – Fluence Energy

Show Floor Speaker: Ray Hohenstein – Fluence Energy

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Battery Innovation, AI, and Value Maximization

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Gary Dorris – Ascend Analytics

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Overview of Indian Module Manufacturers Serving the U.S. Market

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Sishir Garemella (he/him/his) – Kiwa PVEL

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PT

Advanced Wind Tunnel Testing Drives Higher-Performing PV Trackers

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Chase Anderson (he/him/his) – Terrasmart

Show Floor Speaker: Ameer Abuhamdeh (he/him/his) – Terrasmart

11:30 AM – 12:55 PM PT

TechTalk: PV System Reliability and Asset Management with U.S. Department of Energy

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Show Floor Moderator: Bishnu Bhattarai (he/him/his) – Department of Energy, Solar Energy Technologies Office

Show Floor Panelist: Jack D. Flicker – Sandia National Laboratories

Show Floor Panelist: Feng Qiu – Argonne National Laboratory

Show Floor Speaker: Zhaoyu Wang – Iowa State University

Show Floor Panelist: Murat Yildirim (he/him/his) – Wayne State University

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12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

Grid Resilience and Energy Storage: Leveraging Machine Learning for Grid Services and Ancillary Markets

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Jane Yang – Stanford University

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12:00 PM – 12:25 PM PT

Reducing Financial and Supply Chain Risks in Large-Scale Hydrogen Project Development

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Claire Burtin (she/her/hers) – John Cockerill Hydrogen

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

Opciones Comerciales para Interconectar FV

Location: Installation and Operations Theater, #D29101, Hall D, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Carlos E. Oreamuno (he/him/his) – ENERGIO

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

Manufacturing in America for Renewables - A Guide for Capturing Competencies and Capacities

Location: Smart Manufacturer and Logistics Theater, #N93050, North Hall, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Mark W. Turley, MBA – Projected Energy LLC

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12:30 PM – 12:55 PM PT

The Secret to Operating Storage Systems at Peak Performance From Day 1: AI-based Software

Location: Storage Central Theater, #50095, Hall B, ACC

Show Floor Speaker: Ted James (he/him/his) – ACCURE Battery Intelligence

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