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
SI2 Expands Research and Fundraising Capabilities with New Hire
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced that it hired Sara Conley-Ballew to be the nonprofit’s assistant director for development. Conley-Ballew’s work will help SI2 pursue new research and educational projects that expand...
SI2 Lands $500,000 Federal Research Award to Study Agrivoltaics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) was selected to receive a $500,000 competitive award from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to reduce deployment barriers for large-scale agrivoltaic...
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Recent News
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Announces Launch of Center for Model Policy Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced the creation of the Center for Model Policy Development – a new initiative to develop decarbonization policies – and unveiled its first model policy at RE+ in...
Solar and Storage Industries Institute Announces Selection by DOE for Pioneering Flexible Interconnection Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced that the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected its technical assistance project on better understanding interconnection alternatives for funding. This groundbreaking project,...
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Recent News
SI2 Heads to the White House
It was an honor to attend a White House convening on “Accelerating Clean Energy Through Meaningful...