To reach long-term climate and economic goals, the U.S. solar industry must grow at a rapid rate of the next 10 years – four times faster than our growth rate today. Through this growth, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a massive renaissance in domestic manufacturing. SEIA is leading the industry to identify opportunities and address challenges to scaling up the U.S. supply chain for solar, storage and other clean energy technologies
A continuation of the work jumpstarted by SEIA’s 2019 Manufacturing Summit, this forum will explore the industry’s roadmap for reaching 50 gigawatts (GW) of solar manufacturing capacity by 2030, with an emphasis on robust discussion amongst industry participants to gather feedback and insights on the road that lies ahead.
Agenda
8:00-8:45 – Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:45-9:15 – Opening Keynote Remarks
9:15-10:00 – Opening Plenary Session: Where Are We Now and the Road Ahead
- Representatives from SEIA, Exawatt, and NREL will present initial analysis on a roadmap for expanding the U.S. solar supply chain
10:00-10:45 – Panel Discussion: Federal Incentives and New Manufacturing Investments
- Solar industry experts will discuss recent federal policy developments to encourage domestic clean energy manufacturing and their impact on the investment landscape and business growth
10:45-11:00 – Networking Break
11:00-11:45 – Panel Discussion: State Economic Development
- Hear from a variety of state-level officials about the opportunities that exist for encouraging new investments and expansion for manufacturing facilities, and how these incentives fit into a broader landscape for scaling the domestic supply chain.
11:45-12:30 – Participant Breakout Session 1
- Survey Questions on (i) SEIA Support Activities; (ii) Adjacent Industries; (iii) What’s Holding Companies Back; and (iv) Building the Manufacturing Workforce
12:30-1:15 – Participant Breakout Session 2
- Survey Questions on (i) SEIA Support Activities; (ii) Adjacent Industries; (iii) What’s Holding Companies Back; and (iv) Building the Manufacturing Workforce
1:15-1:30 – Closing Remarks: Key Takeaways and The Road Ahead for 50GW by 2030
