Name
Developing Solar and Storage to Meet AI Data Center and Load Growth
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2:15 PM - 3:10 PM
Speakers
Melissa Alfano Solar Energy Industries Association
Steven Shparber Mintz
Sean Jones Tesla
Priya Barua Clean Energy Buyers Association
Steven Shparber Mintz
Sean Jones Tesla
Priya Barua Clean Energy Buyers Association
Description
AI data centers are a principal contributor to rising electricity usage. During this session, the opportunities for solar/BESS to contribute to AI data center energy requirements will be discussed. What is the role of solar and storage in supplying AI data centers, which have 24/7 power requirements and a very high level of reliability? How can solar and storage providers leverage advantages in terms of low energy cost, fast deployment times, and future scalability to serve these loads? What are the challenges facing solar and storage developers to more effectively serve this market?