PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA) welcomed attendees to their first combined conference and expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The event, which is dedicated to advancing the clean energy transition, features three keynote addresses, 275+ exhibiting companies, the second annual Solar Games installer competition, and valuable learning and networking opportunities.
Event Director Wes Doane signaled the start of Day One, with Energy Storage North America Co-Founder and Strategen CEO Janice Lin welcoming keynote speakers Surya Panditi, President & CEO of Enel X North America, and John Jung, President of Energy Vault Solutions, Energy Vault, Inc.
Panditi’s keynote, “Grid Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather Events,” highlighted the ways that flexible, distributed solutions will play a critical role in supporting the grid. He also emphasized that the future of energy will be based on three key elements coming together: policy framework, technical innovations, and financial structures across different markets.
Next, Jung shared insights in his talk on “Enabling an Accelerating and Global Renewable Energy Transition,” including the abundance of opportunities for long-duration storage. “By 2030, 95% of new total investment in global power capacity will be in renewables. Long-duration storage is a key enabler of the energy transition that offers both an economical and a sustainable solution.”
The keynote presentations kicked off a day of learning, with 45 conference speakers sharing expertise during 12 conference sessions focused on distributed and utility-scale solar and energy storage topics. For some attendees, education began Wednesday during hands-on, pre-conference workshops led by Strategen, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), Solar Energy International (SEI), and others.
In the Expo Hall
More than 275 exhibiting companies connected with thousands of installers, innovators, and decision-makers in the combined solar and energy storage exhibit hall. In addition to seeing the latest products, services, and solutions, attendees also had the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations during engaging show-floor presentations—and build lasting relationships with other professionals across the industry.
Solar Games
During the second annual Solar Games—#isnaesna22’s live PV system installation competition—attendees witnessed the solar + storage industry’s top talent in action. Thursday featured three head-to-head matches, with LuminaSun facing off against Synergy Power (Synergy Power advancing); SunCommon battling Solar Works Energy (Solar Works Energy advancing); and GreenSpark Solar taking on Aloha Solar Power (Aloha Solar Power advancing).
Between matches, the Solar Games also featured a quiz show in the style of “Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me” (solar edition), hosted by Nico Johnson of SunCast and Scott Nguyen of Bodhi Solar.
Up Next
With the first day of #isnaesna22 complete, attendees can look forward to the following on Friday, January 14:
- Educational sessions to explore distributed and utility-scale solar and energy storage, such as:
- Solar + Storage Microgrids: Applications for Electric Transit, Rural Utility Service Models, and Low-Income Community Resiliency
- De-Risking Mega Projects through Data-Driven Solar and Storage Procurement, Construction, and Operations
- The Green Hydrogen Port Opportunity: Decarbonization and Improving Community Health
- Solar Games semi-finals:
- 10:30 AM: Synergy Power vs. Sol-Up (reigning Solar Games Champions!)
- 1:15 PM: To be determined
- Solar Games championship round and $10,000 grand prize ceremony at 4:00 PM.
Event Guidelines
All event attendees will continue to be required to wear a mask on site following the State of California’s mandate for Mega Events and the Long Beach Health Officer Order. Onsite testing remains available during all registration hours.
About Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America
Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA), North America’s premier solar + storage conferences and exhibitions, have come together for the first time in January 2022 in Long Beach, California, to advance our clean energy future. The combined events are connecting installers, developers, utilities, technology providers, policy makers, and key stakeholders from around the world through innovative programs, networking events, and exhibits that maximize learning and deal-making. Learn more online at intersolar.us and esnaexpo.com.
About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities, and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products, Diversified Communications connects, educates, and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural and organic, food and beverage, and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA, with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third-generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: https://www.divcom.com.
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