Call for Abstracts Extended!
– Closes March 6 –
TXSES is proud to be partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for their SOLAR 2026 conference, which will be held in Austin during TXSES’s landmark 50th anniversary year!
“Celebrating 50 years of the Texas Solar Energy Society during a national gathering like SOLAR 2026 is a tremendous milestone for our state and our community. Texas has long been a leader in solar innovation and adoption, and we are honored to welcome renewable energy professionals, students, and advocates from across the country to Austin. This anniversary highlights our continued commitment to expanding clean, resilient, and accessible solar energy for all Texans,” said TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons.

Ways to Participate
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate in SOLAR 2026. As an attendee, you can join all the technical sessions, forums, and plenary talks, and engage with industry leaders at numerous networking events. As a contributor, you can participate in a variety of ways. If you are interested in contributing to the overall program, including workshops, trainings, field trips, tours, exhibitions, or sponsorships, please email conferences@ases.org.
If you are interested in the Technical Program, you are invited to submit an extended abstract for the Call for Participation summarizing recent or ongoing work for consideration as a poster or oral presentation.