Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Midwest 2026 Conference Program Confronts Policy Uncertainty, Grid Complexity, and Data Center Demand

Thirteen sessions and six workshops deliver market intelligence and hands-on training for solar and storage professionals operating across MISO and PJM

ROSEMONT, Ill. & PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the U.S. solar and storage trade event series, today unveiled the conference program for IESNA Midwest, taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

The program focuses on the defining forces shaping the Midwest solar and storage market: state-level initiatives amid shifting federal policies, AI-driven data center demand, and the operational realities of scaling projects across MISO and PJM. Through 13 conference sessions and six workshops, IESNA Midwest 2026 brings together project developers, EPCs, installers, asset owners, clean energy investors, and more for market intelligence, peer strategies, and hands-on training.

“Midwest solar and storage professionals are navigating real uncertainty, executing complex projects in demanding environments, and making long-term capital decisions without a clear view of what’s next,” said Sarah Rudman, Conference Project Manager, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America. “We designed every session in the IESNA Midwest educational program to deliver specific, actionable intelligence that attendees can apply immediately."

Session Highlights on June 16 and 17

• Storage at Scale: MISO and PJM's Evolving Market in 2026 and Beyond explores capacity accreditation shifts, revenue stacking, supply chain constraints, and how the CRGA Act is creating new procurement pathways for developers and capital allocators.
• Navigating the New Normal: U.S. and Illinois Solar Policy in 2026 delivers a concise, actionable update—from the 25D homeowner credit expiration and upcoming 48E commercial ITC milestone to ongoing FEOC and domestic content uncertainty. The session also explores the impact of Solar IV, Section 232, and IEEPA tariffs on project economics.
• Powering the AI Boom: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Midwest Grid Planning and Renewable Procurement examines how data center development is rewriting utility resource plans and covers flexible load strategies, behind-the-meter solutions, and creative interconnection approaches.
• Financing the Energy Transition: Closing Deals in a Post-OBBBA Market examines what it takes to get utility-scale and C&I projects financed, including structuring tax credit transfers and navigating due diligence.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Reset: Onshoring, Offshore Reality, and the Race to Scale: With billions committed to onshoring solar and battery supply chains, this session analyzes the gap between ambition and execution, covering component bottlenecks, cost pressures, and bankability timelines for a fragmented global market.

Hands-On Workshops on June 15

• Post-ITC Playbook: Structuring Viable Projects After 2027 is a collaborative workshop where attendees will build frameworks for viable project development after the ITC phase-down. Key findings will be shared in a corresponding conference session.
• Executive Forum: Workforce Strategy in a Volatile Market unpacks how clean energy executives are navigating regional recruitment, retainment, and workforce development amid volatility.
• Offered through the Midwest Renewable Energy Foundation:
  • (PV 425) PV System O&M Fundamentals uncovers common causes of PV system failures and underperformance issues, sharing remedies and strategies for minimizing unscheduled downtime through regular inspections.
  • (PV 130) Cybersecurity: Securing Energy Systems details how to secure energy management systems, monitoring equipment, and network access.
• Offered through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners:
  • Boosting PV Reliability: Top 10 Common Challenges and Proven Prevention Strategies delivers real-world insights into common PV challenges and shares prevention tactics to ensure system success.
  • Rethinking Residential Solar: Stop Selling Systems - Start Designing Energy offers strategies for expanding addressable market, reducing sales friction, and creating long-term customer relationships.

Access to workshops included with each conference pass. Click here to register.

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About Intersolar & Energy Storage North America

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is a tradeshow and conference series serving the solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. IESNA convenes developers, EPCs, installers, distributors, investors, and utilities to advance solar and storage deployment across the U.S. market. IESNA’s portfolio includes IESNA Midwest (June 15-17, 2026 in Rosemont, IL), IESNA Texas (September 1-2, 2026 in Dallas, TX), and its national Flagship event (February 8-11, 2027 in San Diego, CA). Learn more at www.iesna.com.

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