The State of U.S. Solar: leaders gather to discuss future of multi-billion dollar economic engine

Picture of solar panels on roof.

The Solar Power International 2016 (SPI 2016), the solar industry’s largest trade show and conference begins next week, September 12-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Photo courtesy SEIA website

With Solar Power International 2016 (SPI 2016), the solar industry’s largest trade show and conference beginning next week, SPI 2016 co-host Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) offers a slew of coverage opportunities. The topics and events below are designed to help reporters sort through all of the major solar industry news and make sense of the dynamic, rapidly growing industry in the run-up to SPI 2016 in Las Vegas from September 12-15.

SEIA staff expert will provide interviews/backgrounders on the following topics:

  • Net metering in Nevada and nationwide
  • Developing solar on federal lands
  • The role of solar in the 2016 elections
  • The future growth trajectory of the solar industry

SPI 2016 Conference highlights include onsite media opportunities including:

Press Conference on the State of the U.S. Solar Industry — Wednesday, September 14
Release of Solar Market Insight Report — Monday, September 12
Launch of National PV Recycling Program — Tuesday, September 13

About SEIA:

Celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2016, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to champion the use of clean, affordable solar in America by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.