The energy storage market is poised to grow dramatically over the next few years. According to SEIAS new ESMO report, the United States is set to install over 600 GWh of new storage capacity by 2030. What do those new to the storage sector need to know to capitalize on this business opportunity? During this beginner level workshop, attendees will hear from SEIAs energy storage team on the most important issues to gain a foundational understanding of where the market is and where it is heading. Experts will present an overview of the energy storage market, relevant state and federal policy updates, domestic manufacturing insights, and the impact of supply chain & FEOC, safety and standards, community engagement, and financing.

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Successfully building America’s solar and storage supply chain is essential to meeting America’s energy, economic growth, and national security goals. During this session, panelists will discuss recent domestic manufacturing developments that impact the energy storage supply chain. Industry experts and U.S. manufacturers will discuss trade uncertainty, the impact of tariffs, and navigating FEOC (foreign entity of concern) requirements.

Beginning Q1 2026, SEIA and Benchmark will release a new, quarterly market outlook report. During this session, SEIA will present The Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) report findings. Attendees will hear a detailed analysis of the state of the U.S. energy storage market and forecasts. This overview will be useful to industry leaders, investors, manufacturers, and policymakers who are seeking to learn more about where the storage market is heading.

Across the country, critical legislation and forward-thinking policies are shaping the future of energy storage and securing a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy system for communities nationwide. During this session, attendees will learn the latest state policy updates and market intelligence to better position their business to meet the growing need for BESS. . Experts will discuss how states are (or are not) addressing -investment tax credits, VPPs, siting, interconnection affordability, resiliency, ownership models, and the growing demand for power.

As battery energy storage systems (BESS) become integral to clean energy projects, ensuring safety across their lifecycle is paramount. During this session, speakers will discuss the importance of community engagement & messaging, interconnection challenges, cybersecurity considerations, lessons learned from existing fire safety initiatives, solutions, and the crucial role of workforce development in implementing safe and efficient BESS solutions. Industry leaders will discuss strategies to mitigate risks, enhance collaboration, and address the evolving standards for safety in energy storage, including the latest on NFPA 855 and UL 9540A, to ensure responsible and safe BESS deployment.

Interconnection queues are full of BESS projects, at both the distribution and transmission levels. And it seems every interconnecting authority studies projects differently. This session will discuss how authorities treat BESS for the purposes of interconnection, the challenges of interconnecting BESS, and best practices to get more on the grid faster.