National Solar Conference 2026
SOLAR 2026 is the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Conference.
Palmer Events Center
- Dates
- October 19–21, 2026
- Venue
- Palmer Events Center
- Location
- Austin, Texas
TL;DR
- National Solar Conference 2026 runs October 19–21, 2026, at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.
- A Conference Pass includes a one-year Professional or Student ASES Membership, access to conference proceedings, all lunches, and the Opening Reception.
- Banquets, workshops, and tours are purchased separately.
- The program includes continuing education units across 12+ workshops, oral presentations, interactive poster displays, and plenary sessions.
About
SOLAR 2026 co-celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Texas Solar Energy Society. ASES describes its conference participants as solar and renewable energy professionals and thought leaders across research, architecture, engineering, entrepreneurship, installation, manufacturing, business, economics, finance, and policymaking. The conference offers continuing education units across 12+ workshops, oral presentations, interactive poster displays, and plenary sessions. The official conference page advertises exhibition and sponsor opportunities, while the registration page describes free, open-access electronic proceedings with DOIs and double-blind peer review.
Who you'll find in the room
Solar and renewable energy professionals and thought leaders
Researchers, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, installers, manufacturers, businesses, economists, financiers, and policymakers.
Featured speakers
1 listedBill McKibben
Plenary Speaker · Middlebury College / Third Act / 350.org
Venue & travel
Venue
Palmer Events Center,Questions people ask
9 answeredNational Solar Conference 2026 runs October 19–21, 2026.
It is held at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.
Solar and renewable energy professionals and thought leaders attend, including researchers, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, installers, manufacturers, businesses, economists, financiers, and policymakers.
It is worth considering if the program, peer access, and learning goals match your objectives; a universal yes or no depends on your role and budget.
Smart casual or business casual is a common default for professional conferences; check organizer guidance if a dress code is published.
A Conference Pass includes a one-year Professional or Student ASES Membership, access to conference proceedings, all lunches, and the Opening Reception. Banquets, workshops, and tours are purchased separately.
Yes. ASES members receive 15–70% off registration depending on membership type, student members receive 70% off, and student volunteers can receive a complimentary pass.
Cancellations before May 15, 2026 are refundable minus a $50 administrative fee; cancellations before June 15, 2026 are 50% refundable minus $50; cancellations on or after June 16, 2026 receive no refund. Fees may be transferred to another individual.
Yes. The proceedings will be published through Proceedings.com as free, open-access electronic proceedings with DOIs and double-blind peer review.
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