Solar Power International (SPI), Energy Storage International (ESI), and North America Smart Energy Week, powered by the leading solar organizations the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), is the largest gathering of solar, smart energy, energy storage, and hydrogen fuel cells professionals in North America. PES is thrilled to bring you this show preview.

Roll up for the biggest energy event in the US

The event brings together 19,000 energy professionals and features over 700 exhibiting companies. North America Smart Energy Week brings together an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for four days of networking, accredited educational events, and innovation that moves the industry forward.

This is the one place where you can connect with the entire renewable energy industry, from solar to storage, wind, geothermal and

more. SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week takes place September 23-26, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Solar Power International (SPI)This is the flagship event of North America Smart Energy Week. SPI is the largest solar event in North America and each year thousands of attendees come from throughout the world. Attendees from over 120 countries will make Salt Lake City their home for four days to experience the largest

and fastest growing solar trade show in North America. SPI is the only solar trade show that was honored as a Gold 100 show, an award that recognizes the top 100 largest trade shows and an honor SPI has received for the past nine years.

The future of the solar industry depends on its ability to integrate with new technologies to complement its strengths. With over 700 exhibiting companies expected, you’ll be surrounded by new technologies and ideas,

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including smart renewable energy and energy storage.

SPI Education sessions include:

• Crowdsourcing energy: Community choice aggregation opportunities

• Utility scale solar plants of the future: Integrating energy storage, solar trackers, and software

• Solar cell recycling

• Uncertainty in PV system performance estimates: How to assess technical risk

Energy storage international (ESI)

Energy storage is a game-changer for the entire energy economy. By capturing power and releasing it on-demand where it is needed on the grid or behind-the-meter, both utilities and project developers can take advantage of declining costs. Energy Storage International is the largest energy storage event in North America and attendees join to understand the importance of integrating an energy storage system. This year, ESI goes beyond solar plus storage. As storage costs decline, viable energy storage solutions are emerging for small and community wind projects, enhancing their value. In addition to drawing some of the biggest players in energy storage, ESI also features an education pavilion on the show floor dedicated to new technology, trends, and analysis of energy storage.

Education sessions include:

• Solar plus storage plus load flexibility

• Integrating solar, storage, and electric vehicles

• The promise of solar and storage solutions for utilities

• Where are the energy storage markets and services going?

Hydrogen + Fuel Cells International

This is the largest gathering of hydrogen and fuel cells professionals in North America, co-located with SPI and ESI during North America Smart Energy Week. SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week is the perfect platform to show how hydrogen & fuel cells can integrate with other distributed energy resources such as wind and geothermal, benefit from energy storage systems, and bolster electric vehicle infrastructure. Here, attendees can see how it all ties together, while hydrogen & fuel cell exhibitors can profit by demonstrating the versatility of hydrogen at North America’s largest energy event.

Education sessions include:

• Scaling up – future-proof reliable hydrogen fueling stations with high capacities

• Hydrogen trucks and buses – the new large-scale profit opportunities in a developing market application

• Global hydrogen growth – the expanding hydrogen economy

• Scalable hydrogen fueling infrastructure

The Technical Symposium

The Technical Symposium is the event for the

technical and scientific communities to present and share innovative research in the solar, storage, and smart energy industries. The technical symposium features two days of cutting edge scientific and technical content.

Education sessions include:

• Data-Driven Approach to Dynamic-Var Compensator Placement for Voltage Stabilization on Feeders with High PV Penetration

• Comparative performance of anti-reflection coatings under real-world conditions

• Enabling dispatchable renewable PV+S plants using MESA-ESS

• Advanced perspectives on technical diligence of solar + storage projects

Smart energy marketplace

Everything comes together in The Smart Energy Marketplace + Microgrid at SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week. The marketplace will include the entire solar, energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, distributed wind, and microgrid landscape. The marketplace features a fully-functioning “live” microgrid, power conversion equipment, energy management systems, building and home smart energy products, electric vehicle charging stations, energy storage systems, and solar energy products—ultimately making the connection between solar, energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, distributed wind, and smart energy.

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Microgrid at North America Smart Energy Week

This is your chance to see a fully-functioning “live” microgrid. Most importantly, attendees will be able to visit with the entire supply chain - power conversion equipment, energy management systems, building and home smart energy products, electric vehicle charging stations, energy storage systems, and solar energy products— the microgrid is powered by products donated by exhibitors, who will be on hand to answer questions.

Microgrid education sessions include:

• The role of microgrids in power surety

• Biggest isn’t always better: Smart energy systems and micro-grids play in the dominant North American wind market

• Intelligent control of lighting and plugloads

• Implementation considerations and financing for clean energy microgrids

Wind at North America Smart Energy Week

With the cost of wind and energy storage technology continuing to fall, more businesses are offering a mix of wind, solar, and energy storage projects to meet the growing demand of their customers. Discover a variety of companies providing

hybrid energy solutions on the expo floor, along with compelling educational content developed in partnership with Repowering Schools, KidWind, and the Distributed Wind Energy Association.

Wind education sessions include:

• Utility-scale wind and storage

• Utility-scale wild – where corporate purchasing of renewables began and what comes next

• Finance outlook: Review of 2019 and perspective on the year ahead

• Wind loads for solar system design

The EV Experience

Infrastructure needs are expanding as EV adoption continues its upward trend. At this year’s event, attendees on the show floor will be able to find electric vehicle infrastructure businesses and organizations in and around the Smart Energy Marketplace + Microgrid.

EV education sessions include:

• Electric vehicles 101

• Fundamentals and best practices for EV charging infrastructure rollouts

• Distribution system infrastructure and

planning to support optimized charging of vehicles

Networking at every turn

With over 24 hours of dedicated networking, you’ll have multiple opportunities to make new contacts in the U.S. solar market.

• Welcome networking event

Start the conference off right. Join us on Monday evening for the first networking opportunity you’ll have with your colleagues in Salt Lake City. Tickets for this are included with Full Conference registration and are available for $115 to other attendees.

• Block Party

Are you going to join the 2019’s biggest renewable party? The annual block party is the highlight of the week! Over 5,000 attendees come together to celebrate all things renewable. Tickets for the event are included with Full Conference registration and are available for an additional $160.

• Run with the Sun 5K

SPI welcomes all conference attendees to lace up their running shoes and hit the road in Salt Lake City! This event kicks off in the

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morning of Tuesday, September 24. Registration starts at $45.

• Golf tournament

Join your colleagues for a little friendly competition at the North America Smart Energy Week Golf Tournament. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register! Tickets are $225 per person or $1,000 for a four-person team. Tickets sell out fast.

• Young professionals’ reception

New to solar? Stop by this networking reception for libations and connections.

• Professional Women in Solar and Storage Luncheon

This annual event sells out every year! In this uniquely formatted luncheon, attendees will connect with solar and storage professionals from across the globe in an interactive experience that spurs discussion among today’s leaders on how to effectively do business and advance their careers. Tickets start at $65.

• Exhibit Happy Hour

Close out a full day of learning with libations and laughter on the expo floor.

• Poster Reception

Grab a drink and network one-on-one with poster representatives.

• ESI: Beers with Peers

New this year! Mix and mingle with colleagues during the beers with peers happy hour.

Meet with the entire energy supply chain

SPI attracts over 700 exhibitors from around

the globe. You can meet with companies from the entire solar supply chain, including:

• Architecture firms

• Community solar

• Commercial solar

• Energy storage

• Engineering

• EPC Contractors

• Investors

• Financiers

• Manufacturers

• Operations and maintenance

• Real estate developers

• Software

• Solar hot water distributors, installers and contractors

• Utilities

• EV and hydrogen companies

• And more!

SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week takes place September 23-26, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Visit smartenergyweek.com to learn more.

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