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About the Episode:

We’re here to help you gear up for InterSolar North America and Energy Storage North America, happening January 17-19 at the San Diego Convention Center. Discover how this event, with exponential growth since 2019, is the place to kickstart your 2024 mojo and lean into the year’s theme: "accelerating the energy transition." Hear from Wes Doane of Diversified Communications about the event's transformative journey, Rudy Saporite from IBTS about the intense Solar Games competition with $16,000 in cash prizes, and Candace Letizia, who reveals exciting event features, including an interactive floor map app and networking spaces. Plus, don't miss the details on the Thursday night Block Party Bash. This episode offers a comprehensive view of what to expect and how to maximize your InterSolar experience.

Helpful RESOURCES:

Connect with Candace Letizia:

• LinkedIn

Connect with Rudy Saporite:

• LinkedIn

Connect with Wes Doane:

• LinkedIn

Check out Diversified Communications:

• Website

Check out IBTS:

• Website

Check out Intersolar North America & Energy Storage North America:

• Website | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram

InterSolar North America Floorplan

Key Takeaways:

1. Event Theme: This year, InterSolar North America focuses on the principle of "accelerating the energy transition."
2. Solar Games: This engaging competition showcases the skills of solar installers. Teams compete over three days on parameters such as safety, handling, wiring, code compliance, and, of course, speed - with the championship round occurring at 11 am on the final day - psst - with a not-so-secret host of ceremonies - ME!
3. Networking Events: Notable side events include early breakfast and tour of a vanadium flow battery project, the Solar Games installation competition, and the memorable Block Party bash. Over 500 exhibitors and 100 speakers will join more than 9000 registered guests in this not-to-miss annual event.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES:

“We have eight teams from around the US that are competing, the top three winners will take away a combined $16,000 in cash. And it’s just really lovely to see the talent and the industry come together and you know, have a lot of fun while getting a little competitive.”

— Candace Letizia

“What I like about trade shows is they’re kind of this barometer for how the industry is doing.”

— Wes Doane

“You know, teams that are better, more knowledgeable, both in equipment and in process and in strategy on a rooftop tend to have a better outcome, both within the games as well as in real life.”

— Rudy Saporite

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