Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America (ISNA/ESNA), the leading solar + storage event in the industry, has wrapped up its highly successful 2024 Conference & Expo in San Diego, California, connecting industry leaders and innovators from 507 exhibiting companies with over 9,500 eager visitors.
Caleb Karpowitz, Sales & Marketing Manager of Energate Solar, expressed the event’s impact on brand recognition, stating, “ISNA/ESNA has been crucial in helping us get our brand and name out—increasing brand recognition. Our goals have been accomplished in being here. There’s a lot more exposure here when compared to other events; it’s still large, but it has the companies you want [and] a much more intimate feeling.”
Key Highlights from ISNA/ESNA 2024:
- Conference: Over 100 clean energy leaders delivered insightful keynotes and conference sessions on major topics, including shifting policy landscapes, solar and storage system safety, cultivating a diverse clean energy workforce, the path to 100% grid decarbonization, democratizing solar and storage information, and the role of bidirectional EV charging in providing real-time grid resiliency.
- Exhibit Hall: Industry professionals immersed themselves in the latest products, solutions, and services from 507 market-leading solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure companies. The dynamic booth activations, informative presentations at the Hub, and the Solar Games engaged attendees, with interactive digital maps guiding the way.
- Solar Games: The fourth annual tournament challenged installer teams to build on- and off-grid residential solar and storage systems. Aloha Solar Power successfully defended its title, winning the 2024 Solar Games and securing a $10,000 cash prize. Michigan Solar Solutions claimed second place with a $3,500 prize, and Huston Solar secured third place, earning $2,500. Equipment was generously donated to Twende Solar, a nonprofit empowering under-resourced communities with renewable energy systems.
In a notable announcement, Wes Doane, ISNA/ESNA Vice President, revealed the launch of a new regional event scheduled for November 19-20, 2024, at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas.
“We’re excited to bring ISNA/ESNA to Texas, which is both the fastest-growing solar market in the U.S. as well as our fastest-growing attendee demographic,” said Doane. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing the connections, resources, and knowledge needed to support continued solar and storage growth across the country. We look forward to connecting with industry professionals in Texas and charting a path to grow the region’s thriving clean energy economy.”
