Join the Texas Solar Energy Society for a special evening celebrating 50 years of solar advocacy, education, and community in Texas!
We’ll kick off the evening at 7pm with the TXSES 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony, honoring individuals who have contributed their hard work, dedication, and support to TXSES over the years. Their involvement has helped shape our organization and advance its work, and we are grateful for all they have done.
Following the awards ceremony, local & national alt country music star Kelly Willis will take the stage. Stick around, bring your dancing shoes, and help us celebrate 50 years of TXSES!
Purchase tickets below! 👇
Can’t join us in person? You can still help us mark this milestone with a 50th Anniversary Gift to TXSES in any amount. Your name will be recognized at the event, on the TXSES website, and on social media.
Celebrating TXSES at SOLAR 2026
Our anniversary celebration takes place on the final evening of the American Solar Energy Society’s SOLAR 2026 conference, being held in Austin October 19–21, and co-hosted by TXSES during our 50th anniversary year.
Under the theme “Solar for All, Y’all,” SOLAR 2026 will bring renewable energy professionals, students, advocates, and solar enthusiasts from across the country together to explore innovations, strategies, and actions shaping the future of solar energy.
“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,”
– TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons.
Tickets to the anniversary party can be added to SOLAR 2026 conference registration — or purchased separately below.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of recognition, music, dancing, and 50 years of Texas solar!
*Please note: Palmer Events Center is a cashless facility. Bar will accept credit & debit cards only.
Sponsored by: CleanTX, Environment Texas, Build San Antonio Green, South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), PowerHouse Texas, Caprock Renewables, Big Sun Solar, Texas Power Inspections, Solahart, Sungrid, Atma Energy, Laura Doll, Alison Silverstein, Cris Eugster, Carolyn C Evans, Jane Pulaski, John Hoffner, Roger Duncan, Bob King, Audubon, TEPRI, Becky Kellen and Associates and Missy Mandell and Associates
Table sponsorships are still available! Full table (8 seats) – $1000 : Half table (4 seats) – $500. Contact Raina Hornaday for details and donate your desired amount here.