In a significant move within the solar industry, Aurora Solar has unveiled plans for its upcoming Empower 2024 event, setting the stage for prominent figures Alex Honnold and Dr. Jesse Jenkins to deliver keynote speeches. This fifth annual virtual conference, scheduled for June 5-6, 2024, aims to unite solar professionals around innovative strategies and developments impacting their sector.

Alex Honnold, renowned for his breathtaking free solo climbs and a dedicated environmental advocate through the Honnold Foundation, is poised to address increasing access to solar technology across global communities. His inclusion in the event underscores a growing trend within the solar industry to incorporate voices that speak both to the technological and humanitarian aspects of sustainability.

Alongside Honnold, Dr. Jesse Jenkins, an assistant professor at Princeton University and a recognized figure in energy systems engineering, will explore the path to decarbonization. With his insights stemming from his work as lead author of “Net-Zero America,” Dr. Jenkins will address the technical and societal challenges that both residential and commercial entities encounter when shifting to solar energy.

Empower 2024 will not only benefit from the expertise of these keynote speakers but will also feature a robust panel discussion titled “Uniting Forces to Unlock the Electrification Movement”. Moderated by Ari Matusiak from Rewiring America, the panel will include notable figures like Donnel Baird of BlocPower and Nate Walkingshaw of Torus, among others. The event is set to cover a wide range of topics pertinent to both the technical and commercial aspects of the solar industry.

The importance of such an event in today’s context cannot be overstated. As solar technology becomes increasingly central to global efforts against climate change, platforms like Empower serve as critical hubs for knowledge exchange and innovation. With more than 7,000 leading solar organizations relying on Aurora Solar’s data-driven technologies, and over 20 million solar projects designed using the platform, the impact of this conference extends far beyond its immediate attendees.

This is particularly relevant given Aurora Solar’s commendable reputation in the field, marked by accolades such as being listed on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies and being ranked in Forbes’ AI 50 in 2022 for climate tech businesses. Such endorsements highlight Aurora Solar’s pivotal role in steering the sector towards a more dynamic and integrated future.

For industry professionals, advocates, and stakeholders, Empower 2024 represents not just a learning opportunity but a chance to contribute to the shaping of a sustainable energy landscape. It accommodates a broad spectrum of participants, from those aiming to accrue NABCEP Continuing Education Units to advocates passionate about accelerating the clean energy transition.

As the date approaches, participants can anticipate a comprehensive agenda dedicated to advancing the solar industry’s reach and efficiency, ensuring it continues to play a vital role in global environmental sustainability efforts. Interested individuals can find further details and register for the event at Aurora Solar’s dedicated Empower 2024 website.