Dates & times
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- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2027: Solar Games, sessions and San Diego guide
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America puts a working installation competition inside its trade show: installer teams build solar-and-storage systems in the exhibit hall, with judges assessing installation quality, safety and speed. For attendees, that makes the Solar Games a practical counterpoint to the product displays and technical sessions—and a reason to check which pass covers the parts of the event they want to see.
A commercial-style roof system, built in the hall
For the 2027 competition, the Solar Games is moving to a ballasted roof mounting system, a format the organizer associates with commercial applications. Teams build live in the Solar Games Stadium; judges consider installation quality, safety and speed as teams advance through the tournament. The championship round is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, and the winning team is to receive $10,000 and the Solar Games Champion title.
The show is also broadening its program for commercial-and-industrial and utility-scale professionals while bringing together people across solar and storage. The organizer’s 2027 exhibitor list names companies including APsystems, Energy Toolbase, Fluke Corporation, FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc., IronRidge and Qcells North America. Its stated exhibit categories range from PV and storage to racking, software and EV charging infrastructure.
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Pick the learning format that fits the problem
The organizer describes a 2027 education lineup of 13 conference sessions, two half-day workshops, three roundtables, two keynotes and two networking luncheons. One keynote, “State of the Industry: A Candid Look at Where Solar and Storage Stand,” takes up policy volatility, tax credits, tariffs and industry consolidation. The “Mid-Market Interconnection Bottleneck” roundtable is aimed at the challenges facing commercial and distributed projects, while other highlights cover storage financing and battery energy storage system fire safety.
The workshop choices have different practical emphases. “Designing Commercial-Scale PV: Three-Phase, the NEC, and Interconnection,” presented by SEI, covers reading service types, sizing conductors and overcurrent protection, and NEC Article 705 interconnection. “Hot Topics in Electrotech Operations and Maintenance” turns to NFPA 70B, infrared thermography for maintenance, and troubleshooting PV ground faults. Its facilitators are Brian Mehalic and Rebekah Hren, senior consultants at Solar Tech Collective; the organizer says attendees are eligible for three hours of NABCEP continuing-education credits.
These are previews, not a complete session-by-session guide: the organizer’s conference page says the full 2027 sessions, speakers and schedule are forthcoming. The choices already outlined point to a program that connects design and grid access with the financial, safety and operating questions that shape projects.
Further reading: Conference Highlights | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗ · Onsite Activities | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗
Some conversations are built into the timetable
Tuesday starts with WRISE and Shine! Coffee & Networking, an 8–9 a.m. gathering with Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy. Coffee and pastries are listed. Braindate offers another way to make a meeting specific: attendees can post a topic through the event app or platform, browse other topics, then book a one-to-one or small-group conversation in the exhibit hall’s onsite lounge. Braindate is included with conference passes, but non-exhibiting suppliers cannot use the platform or lounge.
On Wednesday, the 7 p.m. Solar Battle of the Bands at Moonshine Flats follows a dedicated networking mixer. The event is co-hosted with the California Solar and Storage Association; the organizer says event hosts and sponsors distribute tickets at their discretion, so the listing does not establish general ticket availability.
Further reading: Onsite Activities | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗ · Schedule at-a-Glance | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗ · Passes & Pricing | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗
Two afternoons ask attendees to choose a track
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 1:15–4:15 p.m. workshop block overlaps with conference sessions, including a 1:15–2:15 p.m. session and another from 2:30–3:30 p.m. The conference sessions are limited to conferees, and workshops require separate registration. Luncheons run 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. both days; the with-lunch conference pass includes them, while the without-lunch pass does not. The schedule is rendered separately, so use it to check the exact day and time of a session before choosing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center
- WRISE and Shine! Coffee & Networking
- Opening Remarks & Keynotes
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · Exhibit hall
- Exhibit Hall Hours, including the Solar Games competition and Hub stage powered by SunCast Media
- Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · Conference
- Conference Sessions — limited to conferees
- Conference Sessions — limited to conferees
- Conference Sessions — limited to conferees
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · Networking
- Tuesday Networking Luncheon — additional registration required
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · Workshop
- Workshop — additional registration required
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center
- Opening Remarks & Keynotes
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · Exhibit hall
- Exhibit Hall Hours, including the Solar Games competition and Hub stage powered by SunCast Media
- Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · Conference
Plan around the pass and the program
The event schedule and the venue calendar differ
The organizer’s event page and day-by-day schedule list February 9–11, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center. A separate Visit San Diego calendar listing gives February 8–11. The organizer’s schedule does not show an event day on February 8, so check with the organizer before making travel plans based on the differing listings.
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Exhibit and registration hours vary by day
The exhibit hall is scheduled for 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 10, then 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, February 11. The Thursday schedule includes the Solar Games Championship round. Registration hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Thursday.
The organizer says the schedule may change. Its published overview also lists exhibit hall happy hours from 4–5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; check the latest schedule before planning around specific activities.
Schedule at-a-Glance | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗
Prices depend on pass type and purchase period
The listed Exhibit Hall Only prices are $60 early bird, $110 advance and $185 onsite. Conference Pass with Lunch is $960, $1,225 and $1,390 across those tiers; Conference Pass without Lunch is $820, $1,085 and $1,250. The listed early-bird period runs September 21–November 30, 2026; advance pricing runs December 1, 2026–February 8, 2027; onsite pricing applies February 9–11. Recheck the organizer’s registration page for current rates and terms.
Exhibit Hall Only includes the hall on all three days, keynote presentations, The Hub and the Solar Games, but not conference sessions, roundtables or networking luncheons. Both conference pass options include conference sessions, roundtables, Braindate and its onsite lounge, coffee breaks on February 9–10, the exhibit hall on February 9–11, and keynotes. The with-lunch option covers the two networking luncheons; the without-lunch option does not.
Getting to the convention center
Address and trolley
The event is at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The venue identifies two MTS Trolley stops in front of the building; consult its trip-planning information for a route from your starting point.
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Driving and parking
The venue garage is below the convention center and has 1,950 spaces, including 31 ADA-compliant stalls, with elevator access into the building. Enter from Harbor Drive. Rates vary with event activity, payment is due upon entry, and there are no in-and-out privileges. Overnight and RV parking are not permitted.
The venue also identifies a 2,000-space structure at Harbor Drive and Park Avenue, nearby downtown garages and lots, and metered street parking. Check the venue’s construction updates for nearby road work before driving.
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Airport and downtown
The venue says San Diego International Airport is about three miles from the convention center, approximately 10–15 minutes by car or shuttle. Downtown is described as walkable, with the Gaslamp Quarter just outside the center and the Embarcadero on its west side.
Before you make a plan
Which dates should I use when planning?
The organizer lists February 9–11, 2027, while a separate San Diego venue calendar lists February 8–11. The organizer’s day-by-day schedule does not show February 8 as an event day; confirm dates before booking travel.
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Does an Exhibit Hall Only pass include conference sessions?
No. It includes the exhibit hall, keynotes, The Hub and the Solar Games, but not conference sessions, roundtables or networking luncheons.
Passes & Pricing | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗
Are workshops included with a conference pass?
No. Workshops require separate registration. The listed early-bird price is $380 per workshop.
Passes & Pricing | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗ · Conference Highlights | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America ↗
Can students attend the exhibit hall for free?
Eligible full-time college or university students may apply for free exhibit-hall access Thursday, February 11, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The application requires a college ID and the college advisor’s name.
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How do I get to the convention center by trolley?
The venue identifies two MTS Trolley stops in front of the convention center. Use its trip-planning information to check a route from your starting point.
Location & Google Maps
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.