RE+ 2025: The Epicenter of Innovation in Solar and Renewables
When the clean energy industry is advancing at a record pace, and to stay ahead it needs more than just keeping up with technology as it also demands insights, collaboration, and connection. One event has become the centerpiece of innovation and networking for renewable energy: RE+ 2025.
Renewable Energy Plus (RE+) is North America’s largest clean energy event to bring together storage, solar, hydrogen, microgrids, wind, EV infrastructure, and more on one platform. It was formerly called Solar Power International (SPI), Energy Storage International (ESI), and Smart Energy Week, and has grown into a global hub for the future of energy.
Its purpose is what makes it stand out. Hosted by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), RE+ goes beyond exhibitions. The proceeds are reinvested into research, advocacy, and workforce training, directly supporting the industry’s growth and sustainability.
When and Where
- Place: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Location: The Venetian Convention & Expo Center & Forum Convention Center
- Date: September 8 to 11, 2025
In 2024, RE+ attracted more than 40,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors. With momentum building, the 2025 edition is expected to surpass those numbers and offer even more opportunities to learn, connect, and lead.
Importance of RE+ for Solar Professionals
Solar is still the backbone of the clean energy transition and RE+ offers unmatched opportunities for professionals in this space. From installers and developers to investors and policymakers, the event gives away knowledge, tools, and relationships that can transform businesses and careers. Here are the highlights solar professionals should watch for:
1. Solar Pathway
A track or Solar Pathway, specially designed for the solar industry covers PV installation best practices, evolving standards, interconnection strategies, and supply chain insights. Signature sessions like the SEIA Codes & Standards Symposium and the U.S. Installer Awards offer valuable updates and recognition within the industry.
2. Education Tracks
The Conference Pass unlocks eight specialized pathways that dive deep into clean energy’s most important topics. Solar professionals can benefit from sessions on:
- Community solar models
- Financing and investment strategies
- Hybrid systems and agrivoltaics
- Grid resilience and modernization
These sessions equip attendees with insights that are not just theoretical but directly applicable to projects and business strategies.
3. Exhibit Floor & Live Demos
The exhibit floor is where ideas come alive. Attendees can explore hands-on PV training, discover the latest solar-plus-storage solutions, and watch live demonstrations of next-generation products. With hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their technologies, this is the best place to spot trends and form partnerships.
More Than Business: Meaningful Networking
Since technology and education are at its center, networking is what makes RE+ great rather than just great. Structured sessions and social gatherings create the environment to exchange pleasantries with peers, potential clients, and partners from around the world. Naturally, conversations translate to collaborations that linger after the conference.
Equally important, RE+ is where you can have the conversation on the industry’s challenges, whether supply chain resiliency, policy changes, or distributed energy growth. Being in those conversations is part of solar professionals’ desire to remain ahead.
Why You Can’t Miss RE+ 2025
It’s not about keeping current with what’s new here at RE+ but about getting in front too. The world of renewable energy is evolving rapidly, and being on the leading edge is about receiving early exposure to innovation, increasing networks, and contributing to the industry’s advancement as a whole.
If 2024 success is anything to go by, RE+ 2025 will set new benchmarks for scale and impact.
Conclusion
For solar professionals, RE+ 2025 is not another conference but a gateway to growth, innovation, and leadership. With top-notch education tracks, leading-edge technology demonstrations, and invaluable networking opportunities, it is the future of the renewable energy sector in one location.
Mark your calendars for September 8–11, 2025, in Las Vegas. Whether you’re an installer, developer, policymaker, or investor, RE+ 2025 is the event where ideas become action and the clean energy future comes alive.