Thank you to everyone who spoke, exhibited, volunteered, or simply enjoyed the conference from the audience. With over 700 attendees, a new record for the conference, you made Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West 2023 one to remember. We left the venue feeling inspired by what we learned from the expert panels, high-level conversations and the many opportunities ahead of us.
Please enjoy revisiting being around friends and experts with this Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West 2023 photo recap. If you would like to provide feedback or help us improve the conference for 2024, consider taking our Attendee Survey.
VIP Reception, Networking and Friends
Networking is at the heart of Mountain West and this year was full of opportunities to chat with fellow energy industry pros. Night one is always a blast at the VIP reception. After all, solar and storage folks are all about having fun. The fireside chat with PUC Commissioner Megan Gilman and Holy Cross Energy CEO Bryan Hannegan kicked-off what would be a jam-packed few days of conversations and business development.
Keynote, Featured Speakers and the Main Stage
Keynote speaker Chris Seiple of Wood and Mackenzie and featured speaker KC Becker of the EPA set the tone for two full days of learning and growing the solar and storage industry together. Listening to introductions from COSSA leadership, past and present, made it clear how far COSSA and its members have come over the years. From a sliver of the energy pie to competing for the biggest share, renewable energy is taking over and the leaders on stage and in the audience should be proud of their hand in saving the world.
Breakout Sessions
With over 100 presenters and just as many topics covered, conference attendees were privy to everything from groundbreaking ideas to tried and true strategies for increasing solar and storage adoption across all sectors. Topics ranged from energy justice and equity in communities to eliminating the duck curve with massive batteries, covering every unique corner of our diverse industry.
Tuesday Sessions
Wednesday Sessions
The Exhibition Hall
The 15,500 square-foot exhibition hall was completely full with more than 40 exhibitors and a steady flow on curious conference attendees “trick-or-treating” through the exhibit hall. Whether it’s a new coffee cup or sealing a multi-million dollar deal, everyone is a winner in the exhibition hall.
Conversations
Exhibits
