American Solar Energy Society

Check out last week's recording of our ASES Policy Division Webinar, “One Year In: Navigating Solar Policy Under the Trump Administration." Watch the recording here: youtu.be/f4cnxTBNau8 Learn more & get involved with the ASES technical divisions: ases.org/divisions

Registration is now open for SOLAR 2026! 🚨📣 Hosted by @ASES_Solar & @TXSES, this year’s conference will be in Austin, October 19–21, 2026! ☀️ #TXSES members get 25% off registration! 🔗 See more on our website: Link in Comments #ASES #solar #SolarTexas #SolarConference

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for SOLAR 2026! In partnership with the local ASES Chapter, @TXSES, this year’s conference will take place October 19–21, 2026, in Austin. Learn More & Register Today: ases.org/conference

Join us for this webinar (3/9 at 2pmET/1pmCT) to discuss how solar policy is evolving ~1 year into the Trump Administration. Hosted by @ASES_Solar and moderated by me, we’ll hear from experts from @votesolar, @mlgcleanenergy, & @NCCleanTech. Register here! ases-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

@michaud_gilbert @votesolar @mlgcleanenergy @NCCleanTech Thanks so much for hosting such a great webinar!

Extend that impact is through the ASES Legacy Fund. By including ASES in your will or trust, you can help ensure this work continues for generations to come. Your legacy can help power the future of renewable energy. Learn more at ases.org/legacy☀️

We are inviting submissions for the Summer issue of Solar Today. The theme for the Summer issue is Everything AI. Topics include: AI, datacenters, systems integration, and dispatchable storage.  By 3/10, email your proposed article to editor@ases.org!

Last chance to submit for the SOLAR 2026 Call for Participation! Present your ideas, research, & solutions! Submit an Extended Abstract by March 6 AT 11:59pm PST at ases.org/conference

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One week left to submit for the SOLAR 2026 call for participation! Present your ideas, research, & solutions at SOLAR 2026 on October 19-21 in Austin, TX! ⏰ Learn more & submit today: ases.org/conference

We’re partnering with @EVCSummit for their annual event, happening March 17-19 in Las Vegas! EVCS & Expo is the largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification in North America. Learn more & use code ASES20 to receive 20% off registration: bit.ly/423hGAQ

Are you working on something exciting in renewable energy or sustainability? We want to hear from you at SOLAR 2026 in Austin, TX! 🗓 Abstracts due March 6, 2026, at 11:59pm PT 📍 October 19–21, 2026 | In person at the Palmer Event Center 🔗 Details at ases.org/conference

Meet the ASES Technical Divisions Leadership Team! ASES Technical Divisions provide a platform for members to exchange ideas, collaborate on research, and contribute to solar energy advancements. Learn more & get involved at ases.org/divisions.

The 2026 California Clean Energy Summit by @infocast_events brings together the conversations defining CA’s clean energy future—connecting strategy, policy, and execution Join us and use code 260411 for 15% off: ow.ly/6xz250Y19rS

@TXSES We're so excited!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!📣👏 Submit your abstract by March 6☀️ Join #TXSES to celebrate our 50th anniversary at this year's @ASES_Solar conference in Austin, October 19-21 ➡️Present Your Ideas, Research, & Solutions at SOLAR 2026! Submit at: ases.org/conference #ASES #SOLAR2026

As solar deployment accelerates, long-duration energy storage is becoming increasingly critical. Pumped-storage hydropower remains the dominant technology, with China accounting for 75% of projects over 1,000 MW, more than Japan and the US combined. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_p…

As demand for new power generation grows, speed to the grid matters more than ever. This article examines how utility-scale solar compares to gas turbines on development and construction timelines - and why solar still has an edge. Read more: solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/01/how-mu…

Join us next month at @ISNAESNA, the premier solar + storage event dedicated to empowering clean energy innovation. Register with our partner discount using code ASESSOCIAL: buff.ly/93NXjkJ #IESNA

⏰ Just 1 week and 3 days left! There’s still time to submit to the SOLAR 2026 Call for Participation and secure a 25% discount on sponsorships or exhibiting. Deadline: Feb 2! Learn more and get involved at ases.org/conference.