Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Join the MREA along with industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest on June 15–17, 2026 in Rosemont, IL.

Formerly known as the Midwest Solar Expo, IESNA Midwest features three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunities, hands-on training, and exhibition showcasing the latest solar innovations.

Why Attend?

Explore Innovative Products & Solutions
Examine State-Level Policies & Market Trend
Meet & Learn from Clean Energy Leaders & Peers
Take Hands-On Training Sessions & Workshops
Schedule 1:1 Meetings with Potential Partners & Suppliers
Enjoy Engaging Networking Activities

MREA Training Sessions Available:

(PV130) Cybersecurity: Securing Energy Systems – This one-hour online course explores the wide range of challenges to secure electrical generation operating systems, with a focus on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems. From natural disasters to human threats like cyber attacks, participants will learn how to secure energy management systems, monitoring equipment, and network access.
(PV 425) PV System O&M Fundamentals – Preventive maintenance is vital for maximum energy production, financial investment security, and overall customer satisfaction. This session will concentrate on some of the common causes of PV system failures and underperformance issues, their remedies, and how to avoid unscheduled downtime with regular O&M inspections and tasks.

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Midwest Farm Energy Conference
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17 | West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join the MREA at the 2026 Midwest Farm Energy Conference on June 16–17 in Morris, MN.
The theme of the conference is “The Age of Agricultural Intelligence: Ammonia, Agrivoltaics & Automation”, and will cover topics such as green ammonia as a farm fuel, electrifying the farm with robots, grazing cows under solar panels, what can we do with all the data, and much more.
Conference Details
Wednesday, June 16:

Doors open at noon; presentations begin at 1 pm.
Sessions will focus on green ammonia and agrivoltaics.
Keynote dinner and program.

Thursday, June 17:

Doors open at 7:30 am for a light breakfast; presentations begin at 8 am.
Sessions will cover precision agriculture, electrification, and automation.
Lunch in the gardens followed by tours.

Other conference activities will include:

Electric vehicle showcase including an electric tractor.
Tour of WCROC research projects including solar agrivoltaics, agricultural robots, and newly commissioned green hydrogen/ammonia plant.
Opportunity to network with energy experts and professionals.

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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — June 17
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Peninsula School of Art
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — June 23
2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | WI
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Kavarna Coffee House in Green Bay
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — June 24
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in central Wisconsin can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 24 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — June 30
2026-06-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 30 | 3:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Milwaukee Waukesha — July 2
2026-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 2 | 12 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: East Central Iowa — July 9
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the east central Iowa area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 9 | 3 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — July 9
2026-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 | WI
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Appleton Public Library
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Midcontinent Clean Energy Summit
2026-07-28 - 2026-07-29 | Marriott Indianapolis North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240, United States
Join the MREA for the Midcontinent Clean Energy Summit on July 28–29 in Indianapolis, IN.
Attend this conference to cement your place in the unparalleled development and investment opportunities in MISO’s evolving energy landscape. This strategic event goes beyond regulatory settings, attracting broad participation from a wide variety of stakeholders looking to understand MISO from a development-forward perspective. Join an unmatched faculty of developers, policymakers, regulators, LSEs, financiers, tax equity experts, and other industry leaders as they provide inside intelligence on the dynamics shaping transmission and interconnection, utility-scale wind and solar, firm resources, storage, community solar, DERs, and the policy to get us there in one of the most capital-intensive U.S. power markets.
This is where deals are made and futures are shaped. Don’t miss your chance to gain the competitive edge — check out our agenda and secure your spot today!
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2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30 | InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport, 5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55450, United States
Join the MREA at the 2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference on September 29–30, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN.
The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest’s biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking and education.
Meet industry professionals from across the state and country, hear from state officials, regulators, and legislators, and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota’s booming market and where it’s headed during this exciting two-day conference.
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Chicago Build 2026
2026-10-28 - 2026-10-29 | McCormick Place, West Building, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join the MREA for Chicago Build 2026 on October 28–29 in Chicago, IL.
Chicago Build offers a totally unique experience over the two days, featuring:

30,000+ attendees from contractors, architects, realtors, civil engineers, developers, government, house builders and construction professionals
450+ incredible speakers across 13 conference tracks
AIA CES approved workshops
The Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, food and drinks tastings, entertainment and more
Architect’s Hub with project displays of upcoming projects from leading architects
Exclusive networking parties with key decision-makers
The USA’s largest networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
An inclusive Ambassador Program supporting Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
350+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products and innovations

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