The Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) -- a SEIA affiliate -- is excited and proud to announce the 7th Annual SESA Summit, which will take place November 6-8, 2023 at the beautiful oceanfront Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Join us to continue strengthening our collaboration, commitment, and leadership toward achieving our shared vision of transformation and growth of clean and resilient energy in Puerto Rico.
The time is now! Come take a step forward in promoting clean and resilient solar power & battery storage in Puerto Rico!
- Solar+energy storage is more valuable than ever in Puerto Rico, already mitigating daytime blackouts!
- Get the latest on the multiple federal funding opportunities from DOE, EPA, USDA, HUD and others!
- PR is the hottest solar+energy storage market in the USA!
- Must reach 100% Renewables as mandated by law
- Help grow the Biggest Virtual Power Plant in Latin America
- Join us to Retire Coal by 2028!
- Learn about LUMA’s support of renewables
- Get up to speed on new policies to advance solar
- Explore the newest products at our exhibit hall
- Connect your business to solar+energy storage industry leaders & experts
- Unlock deep SESA member discounts for tickets and sponsorships
- Reconnect with old friends and grow your network
- Escape to the sunny Caribbean for extraordinary cuisine, entertainment, and world-class sight-seeing
- Don’t miss the fun in Puerto Rico!
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are a great way to promote your company’s leadership in the Puerto Rico market while enjoying a host of benefits to choose from. From premium exhibit space to branded experiences, introducing speakers and sessions, 30-second video clips and much more, there’s bound to be a sponsorship package that fits your company’s needs and budget.
For all the sponsorship details, click our SPONSOR BENEFIT GUIDE and when you’re ready, email our Event Manager, Sharona, at events@sesapr.org or call the Events Manager (301-523-5335) to get signed up.
HOTEL
The oceanfront Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is a luxurious, modern hotel on the Isla Verde Beach in Carolina, just minutes from downtown San Juan. The hotel offers a spa, fitness center, casino, clubs, and lots of fine dining. Book a room at our discounted rate.
Sponsors
All Island Sponsors
Terawatt Sponsor
Gigawatt Sponsors
Megawatt Sponsors
Kilowatt Sponsors
Happy Hour
Sunset Party
After Party Sponsor
Registration Sponsor
Networking Zone
Opening Reception
Agenda
Monday, November 6
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This course is in Spanish and requires registration here: https://bit.ly/seisesa
3 NABCEP CE horas: 3 PVDS JTA. Certificado por CIAPR para 3 créditos de Educación Continua para ingenieros asociados
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free for SESA Summit attendees (in Spanish) - Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3SeajSN
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ambitious or Unrealistic? Implementation Timeline for Puerto Rico’s 100% Renewable Energy Law.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Innovative plans to propel Puerto Rico into a new era of renewable energy. Discover the policies and initiatives in place to enhance economic development, stabilize the grid, and encourage deployment of solar and storage in Puerto Rico.
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Explore solar and storage tech's role in propelling Puerto Rico's economy. Harnessing these renewables aligns with sustainability goals, catalyzes economic growth, job creation, showcasing a pathway towards a prosperous, green economy.
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
Learn about the Puerto Rico Energy Policy Program's myriad of collaborative programs supporting the island's transition to sustainable energy, fostering local industry growth and innovation.
9:35 AM - 9:40 AM
9:35 AM - 9:40 AM
Uncover strategies for a robust solar workforce in Puerto Rico to meet industry demands. Explore tailored training programs, partnerships nurturing a skilled talent pool, poised to drive solar sector forward, aiding economic resurgence.
9:40 AM - 9:45 AM
9:40 AM - 9:45 AM
Unveil grid stability narrative through Urbital's pioneering project on public data collection regarding power outages, spotlighting critical areas to enhance grid resilience.
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Learn how Ohm Analytics leverages data to predict the future and inform solar business models in solar and energy storage solutions.
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
Explore transforming Bayamón into a model city for renewable energy adoption, sustainable development. Discover initiatives, partnerships, and community engagement efforts driving this transformation.
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Outline of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s advocacy efforts in Congress, discussing strategies and initiatives to promote solar energy and influence policy, both nationally and with local Affiliates across the nation, including SESA!
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn of the Financial Oversight & Management Board's measures to stabilize Puerto Rico's economy, ensure fiscal responsibility, lay groundwork for sustainable growth, including a modern, reliable, renewables-centered energy grid.
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
The transition to Electric Vehicles is a pivotal shift, steering the transportation sector towards a greener future - but how quickly? And what will be the role of electrifying fleets of vehicles for businesses and government?
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Attaining the most rapid transition to renewables ever attempted, converting to a private grid operator, keeping rates low - learn how the Energy Bureau balances it all and keeps things moving forward.
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM
Explore initiatives focusing on the convergence of renewables and electrification within the transport sector, unveiling strategies to incorporate clean energy solutions in modernizing transportation infrastructure and systems.
11:45 AM - 11:55 AM
11:45 AM - 11:55 AM
Explore NEVI Formula Program's efforts to boost EV adoption by enhancing charging infrastructure. Learn how $5 billion funding across states, Puerto Rico, and DC is deploying fast chargers, fostering a national EV network, and promoting cleaner transport.
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Learn about the challenges and opportunities in advocating for Puerto Rico's needs at the federal level, and the crucial energy legislative initiatives underway in Congress, through the lens of the Resident Commissioner's eyes.
12:10 PM - 12:25 PM
12:10 PM - 12:25 PM
Explore dispatch optimization, customer controls, and forecasting in Puerto Rico's VPP landscape, and delve into its unique opportunities while comparing with global VPP scenarios, unveiling a broader context of intelligent energy management.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Solar+Storage Champions Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Explore LUMA's leading role in the renewable energy transition, focusing on the synergy between renewables, reliability, and economic robustness while emphasizing energy security.
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
LUMA Energy's fresh initiatives in battery demand response. Uncover how these advancements are bolstering grid reliability and empowering consumers, marking a significant stride in Puerto Rico's dynamic energy landscape.
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Discover the journey of Sunnova, Sunrun, and Fortress Power as they become the first firms certified by LUMA as Emergency Battery Demand Response Aggregators. Gain insights into customer enrollment and participation progress in this novel initiative.
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
Navigate the complex landscape of federal and local agency support for renewable initiatives. Uncover recent award announcements and forthcoming funding opportunities with a focus on simplifying the tracking of multiple, substantial financial aids.
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Delve into the Inflation Reduction Act's applicability to the territory, discerning what's relevant now and what may change with future US Treasury decisions. Uncover the implications of Puerto Rico's non-mirroring tax code.
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
Hear about the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's role in climate action and sustainability with a lens on Puerto Rico. Uncover collaborative efforts to reduce emissions, advance clean energy, and foster environmental stewardship in the US and locally.
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Explore the art of harmonizing coordination among Puerto Rico's government entities aimed at streamlined energy initiatives and policy coherence. Coordination across energy agencies ensures a resilient, sustainable energy ecosystem for the region.
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Explore the nexus of agriculture and renewable energy, spotlighting USDA programs fostering solar and energy storage adoption in Puerto Rico's agricultural sector. Uncover opportunities to propel the island's rural landscape towards a sustainable future.
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Learn about the Department of Consumer Affairs' vital role in protecting consumer rights amid Puerto Rico's shift to renewable energy. Explore initiatives ensuring transparency, fairness, and consumer protection during this pivotal transition.
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Delve into the crucial rapid response to residential solar and storage customers post-install. Explore the challenges and significance of timely support, ensuring a seamless transition to renewable energy and fostering enduring customer satisfaction.
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Explore Puerto Rico's new time-of-use program for EV owners, aiding in a resilient, efficient energy landscape. Delve into the regulatory framework steering this initiative, fostering sustainable, economical energy usage for EV enthusiasts.
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
Dive into LUMA Energy's grid modernization plans in Puerto Rico. Learn about the 20-year Integrated Resource Planning process, efficiency programs ahead, and strategies to enhance grid reliability and integrate renewable energy.
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn from founding trustees appointed by Governor Pierluisi about the inception and progress of the Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust. Get updates on collaborations, leadership, and potential funding prospects in the journey toward green energy transition.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner - On Your Own
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Home Power After Party, featuring live music by Kingdom Rock
Wednesday, November 8
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome to Day 2
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
Delve into Puerto Rico's energy sector transformation, highlighting LUMA Energy's initiatives for grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and reliable power supply, paving the way for a sustainable, resilient energy landscape for all residents.
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Discover the role of public-private partnerships in advancing Puerto Rico's renewable energy. Unveil a potential partnership with GeneraPR for large-scale battery storage, a step towards enhanced energy resilience.
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM
Learn about key moments from the industry perspective in procuring 3,750MW of solar and 1,500MW of storage across six 'Tranches', illuminating a hopeful path towards a sustainable energy shift.
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Delve into the DOE’s Loan Program Office's role in backing innovative clean energy projects in Puerto Rico. Learn about its operations, impact on the energy sector, and opportunities unlocked for businesses and communities striving for a greener future.
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
Explore community benefits of solar projects and how structured loan programs drive environmental justice and community development, setting a precedent for equitable clean energy transitions.
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Energy Wheeling updates from the Industry Perspective, and exploring how solar development can harmonize with agricultural output via Agrovoltaics.
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Discover EarthSpark International's progress in providing clean energy in off-grid Haitian communities. Uncover innovative nonprofit business models propelling energy access, resilience, and sustainability for a brighter, empowered future.
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
Optimizing industrial microgrids - exploring strategies to maximize solar and storage capabilities while efficiently integrating minimal fossil fuels. Uncover a balanced approach to enhance energy resilience and sustainability in industrial settings.
11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Explore the collaborative journey and initial insights of the PR100 study by NREL and 5 other National Labs, focusing on technical pathways to 100% renewables in Puerto Rico. Delve into a two-year analysis to help propel the island's energy transition.
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Explore the array of programs by the US DOE to help bolster Puerto Rico's transition to 100% renewables. Uncover federal support mechanisms, partnerships, and initiatives designed to accelerate the island's shift towards a sustainable energy landscape.
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Meet the inaugural awardees of the Puerto Rico Resilient Energy Fund, championing solar and storage solutions for over 40,000 'Last Mile Communities' through long-term leasing. Discover the impact of their initiatives on bridging the energy divide.
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Discover the Hispanic Federation's endeavors in empowering Puerto Rican communities through nonprofit collaboration and philanthropic support, fostering a network of assistance and opportunity for sustainable community development and lasting resilience.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Part of Puerto Rico's response to societal bankruptcy and collapse of the utility was a total overhaul of the island's energy law in 2019. Nearly 5 year's later, are we on track?
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
LUMA’s New Net Metering Portal
LUMA unveils their sleek new Net Metering portal, making solar and battery registration for net metering a breeze. Witness a dramatic transformation enhancing user experience, saving time and facilitating solar integration.
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau is a transparent and inclusive regulatory body on the island - yet many proceedings have little participation from stakeholders. How can you get more involved in regulatory advocacy to support solar + storage?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Inspirational Stories Farewell Luncheon
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by LUMA. Separate Pre-registration required: https://bit.ly/irpinput In English.
Speakers
Director of Puerto Rico Grid Modernization and Recovery Team
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Research Analyst, Markets & Policy Analysis Group
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Interim Director, Workforce Development Program
Department of Economic Development & Commerce
General Counsel & Administrator
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust
Group Manager, Distributed Systems & Energy Storage Group
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Senior Researcher & Manager, Grid Operations Planning Group
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Project Manager, Project Development and Finance Group
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
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