Message from the Chair

Conference Chair, David Ginley, invites YOU to join the American Solar Energy Society at their 54th Annual National Solar Conference,  SOLAR 2025: Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access, on August 4-6 in Boulder, Colorado.

As SOLAR 2025 Conference Chair of the American Solar Energy Society’s SOLAR 2025 National Solar Conference, I enthusiastically invite you to join us in Boulder, Colorado, at the University of Colorado Boulder, on August 4-6, 2025. This event will bring together experts, practitioners, and advocates from across the globe to explore the vital theme of Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access.

The SOLAR 2025 conference will serve as a platform to accelerate the ASES mission: to inspire and advance equitable solar adoption and universal sustainable living through education, research, and collaboration. Our focus this year will emphasize cutting-edge innovations, groundbreaking policies, and real-world solutions to ensure renewable energy access for all communities, guided by justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles.

The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated. While renewable energy adoption has surged, challenges remain at local, national, and global levels, driven by entrenched systems, socio-political obstacles, and the growing impacts of climate change. SOLAR 2025 will provide the tools, insights, and networks needed to address these barriers head-on.

This year’s conference promises a rich array of sessions, workshops, and discussions. Highlights include a technology showcase, community solar demonstrations, and a special focus on empowering underrepresented communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators, ensuring your voice is heard in shaping the future of renewable energy.

The University of Colorado Boulder, set against the Rocky Mountains, is an ideal host for this critical gathering. The campus itself exemplifies sustainability, with numerous renewable energy installations and a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The stakes are high, but the potential is limitless. Join us in Boulder to share knowledge, spark innovation, and advocate for a just and sustainable energy future for all. I look forward to meeting you at SOLAR 2025, a pivotal step in our shared journey toward a brighter, cleaner tomorrow.

David Ginley, SOLAR 2025 Conference Chair
Research Fellow/Chief Scientist at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)