Clean Power Preview 2025

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Clean Power Preview 2025

by | May 6, 2025 | Blog

Clean Power 2025 Preview

Phoenix Convention Center • May 19–22, 2025

At‑a‑Glance

  • Who’s There: Nearly 10,000 attendees including utility execs, developers, OEMs, policymakers, and technology providers.

  • What’s Covered: Wind, solar, storage, transmission, hydrogen, microgrids, and emerging clean technologies.

  • Why It Matters: The clean‑energy sector added roughly 80 percent of new U.S. capacity last year—this is where the next wave of growth takes shape.

Why You Should Attend

Clean Power is the industry’s flagship gathering, uniting every corner of the clean‑energy value chain. Whether you’re exploring hybrid microgrid pilots or deep‑dive policy briefings, you’ll leave with actionable insights to accelerate your next project.

Unmissable General Sessions

  • Opening Keynotes by Jason Grumet (ACP CEO) and Laura Beane (ACP Board Chair, Vestas North America) set the stage with national policy direction and industry priorities.

  • Industry Forecast Panel featuring David Carroll (ENGIE North America) and Sandhya Ganapathy (EDF Renewables North America), unpacking capital flows into clean‑tech innovation.

  • Strategic Utility Insights with General Charles F. Wald (RG5 LLC) and Carlie Owen (ACP), exploring resilience imperatives for critical infrastructure.

Deep‑Dive Conference Tracks

  1. Wind & Solar Integration
    Explore next‑gen turbine controls, agrivoltaics case studies, and floating offshore wind roadmaps.

  2. Energy Storage & Microgrids
    Sessions on AI‑driven controls, second‑life batteries, hybrid microgrids, and the latest on the microgrid controller tax credit.

  3. FERC Order 2222 Explained
    Step‑by‑step breakdown of how aggregated DERs—including microgrids—can now generate revenue in wholesale markets.

  4. Hydrogen & Emerging Fuels
    From blue to green hydrogen, learn how gas‑turbine manufacturers are adapting to a zero‑carbon future.

  5. Policy & Markets
    Panels on Inflation Reduction Act incentives, state‑level resilience grants, and strategies to navigate interconnection bottlenecks.

Innovation on the Expo Floor

  • 500+ Exhibitors showcasing everything from modular microgrid pods to 5 MW battery racks and virtual power‑plant platforms.

  • Live Demos of AI‑powered energy‑management dashboards, EV charger‑to‑grid integration, and real‑time resilience‑hub prototypes.

  • Startup Pavilion featuring early‑stage companies tackling long‑duration storage, carbon capture synergy microgrids, and blockchain‑enabled peer‑to‑peer energy trading.

Special Programs & Networking

  • CLEANPOWER in Color: A diversity‑driven series of keynotes, mentoring circles, and speed‑networking sessions to elevate underrepresented voices.

  • EmpowHER Summit: Workshops, panels, and roundtables celebrating women leaders in clean energy—perfect for professional development and mentorship.

  • After‑Hours Events:

    • Golf Scramble Kickoff (May 19): Tee off with utility leaders on a Scottsdale course.

    • Industry Receptions: Themed happy hours, from “Solar Sunset” rooftop mixers to “Gridlock Unplugged” live‑music nights.

    • Community Clean‑Up: Volunteer with ACP and local nonprofits to install solar‑powered lighting in a downtown Phoenix park.

What We’re Excited to See

  • Next‑Gen Microgrid Controllers: Live off‑grid demos showing island‑mode transitions under 200 milliseconds.

  • AI Forecasting Tools: How real‑time weather and load‑data feeds optimize energy dispatch for solar+storage systems.

  • Fuel‑Cell Breakthroughs: Demonstrations of 250 kW hydrogen fuel cells running data centers in silent, emissions‑free mode.

  • Transmission Tech: New high‑voltage DC line prototypes that promise 8 percent lower line losses over 1,000 miles.

  • Career‑Boosting Workshops: Hands‑on training for commissioning microgrids, applying for IRA incentives, and navigating interconnection queues.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

  1. Plan Ahead: Download the event planner app, bookmark the “Microgrid & Storage” track, and RSVP to panels.

  2. Map Your Goals: Identify 5–7 must‑see demos or sessions aligned with your next project—then build in time for hallway conversations.

  3. Connect & Follow Up: Schedule 1:1 meetups with technology partners or policy experts. Take notes on next‑step action items.

  4. Share Your Story: Post on LinkedIn with #MWCatCleanPower, tagging your team’s insights and takeaways.

No booth required—MWC will be everywhere!
Our MWC Team will roam the floor, join policy briefings, and meet one-on-one to discuss your microgrid project development, energy resiliency strategies, FERC Order 2222 implications, and the microgrid controller tax credit.

Let’s turn ideas into action: May 19–22 in Phoenix. We’ll see you at Clean Power 2025!