Meeting Energy Demand with Clean Energy Innovation
ABOUT SI2 —
WHO WE ARE
Experts at the Solar and Storage and Industries Institute (SI2), are dedicated to accelerating the deployment of solar and energy storage across the United States to meet growing energy demand.
WHAT WE DO
We conduct evidence-based research to deliver solutions, actionable policy options, and public education initiatives that help state and federal lawmakers accelerate the adoption of affordable and reliable solar and storage energy.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS
Solar and storage technologies are critical tools for delivering affordable, reliable clean energy. SI2 is developing pathways to widespread solar and storage adoption, by equipping policymakers and stakeholders with the evidence-based research, education and resources needed to meet growing energy demand.
Areas of Expertise
Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics is the combination of agriculture and solar energy. This land is used for both farming and solar energy production and farmers benefit from the additional income solar provides.
Solar Model Policy
SI2 is at the forefront of identifying evidence-based policy solutions to address the systemic challenges facing the solar and storage industry.
Grid Interconnection`
The ability to connect solar and storage systems to the grid quickly and efficiently is essential to scaling solar projects across the nation.
Siting and Permitting
Streamlined land use, aligned policies, and faster, simpler permitting is needed to unlock the full potential of solar and storage to help the nation meet rising energy demand.
OUR WORK —
Featured Projects
FARMS Project
SI2 and its partners were selected for funding to execute a 2-year study of the technical and financial barriers to deploying large-scale agrivoltaic projects nationwide.
Policy Library
The Center for Model Policy Development focuses on legislative policy and resolutions that can be adopted by legislatures around key issues.
Be a Champion for the Solar and Storage Industry
Make an impact on our clean energy future by donating to SI2. Your contribution will help create and expand market opportunities in the solar and storage industry.
Be a Champion for the Solar and Storage Industry
Make an impact on our clean energy future by donating to SI2. Your contribution will help create and expand market opportunities in the solar and storage industry.
Be a Champion for the Solar and Storage Industry
Make an impact on our clean energy future by donating to SI2. Your contribution will help create and expand market opportunities in the solar and storage industry.
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Recent News
EIA Misses Opportunity to Collect Better Data
With all the fanfare about the Inflation Reduction Act’s one-year anniversary, and the fact that it’s driving epic amounts of clean energy investments nationwide, a little-known misstep last month by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Presses EIA to Collect More Grid Data Following EPRES Revisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, David Gahl, executive director of the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2), issued a statement following the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) proposed changes...
How To Build a Better Grid That Can Reach Our Clean Energy Goals
While the United States races to switch to clean, reliable solar and storage, all of this work could come to a screeching halt if we don’t address the elephant in the room: our electric grid is too small. Over the next 15 years, the electric grid needs to double...
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Recent News
SI2 Releases Interconnection Reform Recommendations to Address the Growing Backlog of Clean Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released a comprehensive whitepaper on interconnection challenges in the solar and storage industry and proposed new solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition. The...
Shawn Rumery Joins Solar and Storage Industries Institute
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced that market research expert Shawn Rumery will join SI2 as senior program director. At SI2, Rumery will lead the organization’s programmatic work, including areas related to solar...
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Recent News
Report: 70% of America’s Farmers Open to Solar Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — Over 70% of farmers are open to large-scale solar...