SESA Summit 2022

The Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) -- a SEIA affiliate -- is excited and proud to announce the 6th annual SESA Summit, which will take place November 1-3, 2022. We are excited to gather in person at the beautiful and historic Condado Vanderbilt 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 sustainable energy in Puerto Rico. SESA members get 50% off ticket prices and 40% off all sponsorships. Contact us for special discount code.


The time is now! Come take a step forward in promoting sustainable energy in Puerto Rico!

  • Ongoing blackouts especially from hurricanes make solar+energy storage more valuable than ever in Puerto Rico
  • The solar+energy storage market is sizzling hot on the island
  • Law requires forty percent renewables by 2025
  • Help us build the biggest Virtual Power Plant ever
  • PREPA bankruptcy resolution, LUMA grid operation, new regulations and more
  • Unique B2B connections with solar+energy storage industry leaders & experts
  • Unlock deep SESA member discounts for tickets and sponsorships
  • Strengthen relationships with old friends and new
  • Escape to the Caribbean for excellent food, entertainment, and education in a beautiful location
  • Puerto Rico is the place to be!


Hotel

The oceanfront Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a luxury hotel built in 1919 which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2008. It was built by the Vanderbilt family and this marked the beginning of high end tourism in Puerto Rico. The hotel has a spa and a wellness center, and is located in San Juan just steps from the Condado Lagoon.  


Sponsors
All Island Sponsors
Terawatt Sponsor
Gigawatt Sponsors
Megawatt Sponsors
Kilowatt Sponsors
VIP Dinner
Happy Hour
Networking Zone
Opening Reception
After Party Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Networking Lunch
Coffee Break Sponsor
Agenda
Tuesday, November 1
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Enjoy drinks, snacks, music and lots of networking on the West Veranda of the hotel (2nd floor), sponsored by American Wire Group.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Exclusive dinner for invited guests and VIPs sponsored by Sunnova.
Wednesday, November 2
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Governor Pedro Pierluisi, introduced by PJ Wilson
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM
Secretary Jennifer Granholm, introduced by Javier Rua
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
With John Berger, Founder & CEO, Sunnova
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Have some fun while networking and making some new friends, sponsored by Sunrun
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Watch the sun set and transition into night with live DJ, drinks & appetizers in the outdoor West Veranda. Sponsored by Power Solar
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
After dinner on your own, meet back up with us all at a fabulous cliff side venue in Old San Juan for great music, fun & celebration! Sponsored by Fortress Power
Thursday, November 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
9:10 AM - 9:25 AM
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Enjoy delicious lunch while networking, sponsored by sonnen
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
Governor
Puerto Rico
Secretary
Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO)
Senator
Puerto Rico Senate
Secretary
Dept. of Economic Development & Commerce (DEDC)
Energy Policy Program
PR Department of Economic Development & Commerce
Program Manager
U.S. Department of Energy
Director - Energy Transition
Environmental Defence Fund (EDF)
Associate Commissioner
Puerto Rico Energy Bureau
Deputy Chief of Staff for Energy Affairs
La Fortaleza
Founder & CEO
Sunnova
Commissioner
Puerto Rico Energy Bureau
Senator
Puerto Rico Senate
Deputy Director, Office of Insular Affairs
U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Director of Infrastructure
Financial Oversight & Management Board (FOMB)
Representative
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Chairman & CEO
sonnen, Inc.
President & CEO
Connecticut Green Bank
State Representative
Cámara de Representantes Puerto Rico
Executive Director
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
Director of Grid Modernization
LUMA Energy
Chief Regulatory Officer
LUMA Energy
Founder & CEO
McKenzie & Associates
Attorney
McConnell Valdés
Managing Member
RL Legal & Consulting Services
Senator
Puerto Rico Senate
Senior Director, Market Dev. & Policy
Sunrun
Visiting Professor
Princeton University
Field Office Director
HUD
Finance and Market Analyst
Wärtsilä
Capital Member
McConnell Valdés
Director Public Affairs & Government Relations
Walmart
Commissioner
Missouri Public Service Commission
Chief Policy Officer
Solar+Energy Storage Association of PR (SESA-PR)
President
Diatom Environmental Services
Regional Sales Manager
SolarEdge Technologies
CEO
Fortress Power
Manager Business Development
CROWLEY
CEO
Pura Energia
Executive Director
PREPA
Assoc. Director of Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure
Guidehouse
Staff Product Manager
Tesla
Policy Analyst
Enel North America
Co-Owner
WindMar Home
Principal Deputy Asst. Secretary for Community Planning & Development
HUD
CEO
Sunbeat Energy
Executive VP of Government & Regulatory Affairs
Sunnova
CEO
Bright Holdings
Project Manager
Infinigen Renewables
Group Manager
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
President
Solar+Energy Storage Association of PR (SESA-PR)
Founder
Solar And Fire Education (S.A.F.E.)
Counsel
McConnell Valdés
Capital Member
McConnell Valdés

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SESA Summit Conference Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.  We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everyone.  The SESA Summit aims to provide a harassment-free experience, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, or technology choices.  Additionally, sexual language or imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, dinners, and social media. Attendees violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.  For problems, please contact our staff.

COVID-19 Guidelines:

We expect this to be a fully in person event. Currently, no masks are required.  However, all attendees will be informed if this changes prior to the event.