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Global Solar Power + Energy Storage Forum 2026

Join us on October 7 on campus for an event that brings together industry, academia, government and policy-makers to advance innovation in the solar power industry.

October 7, 2026     |     The University of Texas at Austin, San Jacinto Hall


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10/07 Wednesday: Global Solar Power + Energy Storage Forum 

The Global Solar Power + Energy Storage Forum will feature expert panels, fireside chats, and technical talks exploring the latest advances in solar technologies, energy storage, grid integration, policy, and market development. The program will examine the opportunities and challenges shaping a reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy future while fostering collaboration among researchers, students, policymakers, and industry leaders. 

Energy Poster Competition

The Energy Poster Competition invites students, post-docs, and scholars from any university to showcase their solar, energy storage, or hydrogen-related work from science and engineering to policy and innovation. Selected posters will be displayed October 7-8 with up to $2,000 in prizes. 

Submission Details Coming Soon
 

Also Happening: 

Hydrogen Day - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Continue the conversation at Hydrogen Day, featuring expert panels, fireside chats, and technical talks examining hydrogen’s role in decarbonization, energy security, and innovation.

Energy Campus Tour - Friday, October 9, 2026

Continue the experience with a tour of the Hydrogen ProtoHub. This first-of-its-kind hydrogen technology proto-hub features multiple forms of renewable hydrogen generation and end-use applications.

The tour will also include a visit to the Battery Fabrication and Testing Facility, featuring cutting-edge equipment used for battery development, real-world applications, and testing.

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