ASES National Solar Conference
October 19-21, 2026 | Austin, TX | Palmer Events Center (in person only)
Informative Panels & Sessions, Awards, CEUs, Career Fair, Climate Ride, & Local PV Tour
Registration Is Open!
TXSES Members Get 25% Off Registration (use code TXSES)
American Solar Energy Society Announces 2026 Award Winners and Fellow Inductees
(Including TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons!)
See Schedule At a Glance & Register Below! 👇
TXSES is proud to be co-hosting the 55th annual ASES SOLAR 2026 conference with the American Solar Energy Society 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.
This year’ theme, “Solar for All, Y’all,” will bring the solar community together to accelerate the adoption of solar energy as the solution for providing our buildings, homes, and communities with clean, locally-produced energy, and for making our energy infrastructure more resilient and reliable, under rapidly-growing energy demand.
For more than five decades, the National Solar Conference has brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates to share technological innovations and strategies advancing renewable energy. SOLAR 2026 will feature:
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Technical sessions and research presentations
- Local tour highlighting PV arrays in Austin: Austin Energy’s La Loma Solar Farm, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, and Community First! Village
- Annual Climate Ride
- Continuing Education Units: NABCEP with Sean White, AIA, BPI, SARA, GHI & GBCI certification!
- SOLAR 2026 Career & Networking Fair
- Events celebrating the annual ASES Awards
- TXSES 50th Anniversary Celebration: with TXSES 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony & live music by Kelly Willis!
- Networking with leaders across the renewable energy sector
Don’t Miss the TXSES 50th Anniversary Party!
Join us for a special evening celebrating 50 years of solar advocacy, education, and community in Texas on the last day of the ASES conference!
On Wednesday, October 21st, 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.
Local & national alt country music star Kelly Willis will take the stage following the awards ceremony. Stick around, bring your dancing shoes, and help us celebrate 50 years of TXSES!
☀️ Tickets to the anniversary party can be added to your SOLAR 2026 conference registration (below) or purchased separately here.
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.
SOLAR 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are Open!
Secure your spot as a SOLAR 2026 conference sponsor or exhibitor and enjoy the benefits of being prominently featured at this unique, community-driven event! Please email conference@ases.org if you have any questions.