Solar Celebration Meet & Mingle Open House (Solar Austin & BikeTexas)

Start Date: March 13, 2026
End Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 4 PM – 10 PM
Location: 900 Springdale Rd.. Austin, TX

​Come see Austin’s first solar covered social gathering place! Solar Austin and BikeTexas are celebrating their new solar installation at the 900 Springdale Rd. The two have partnered to create a solar-covered shade structure to power the Bike Texas headquarters and the food park. Join the festivities for a ribbon cutting, music, and food to celebrate this new solar installation. The event will also include a discussion of how local solar can enable decarbonizing Austin Energy.

Join the fun to:

  • ​Celebrate reliable, affordable, clean electricity
  • ​Learn more about local policy action regarding biking and solar
  • ​Hear the latest solar updates from experts
  • ​Participate in a local SXSW impact event

Timeline

4pm – 7:45pm: Exhibitors, Talks, Networking

4:30 – 5:00pm: Welcome, Ribbon Cutting, Brief Remarks

5:00 – 8:00pm: Food (Frito Chili Pie)

5:45 – 6:30pm: Talk: Austin’s Decarbonization Plan

7:00 – 7:45pm: Talk: 2026 Local Solar & Energy Storage Action

7:45 – 9:45pm: Music & Dancing

Cost: Free entrance, Food & Drinks $2 to $10

​See you there!