Communications Manager – West – Virtual/Remote | Summary SUN’s Regional Communications Manager–West will lead planning, coordination, and execution of communications and marketing activities in our West Region (Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas). Ideally located in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, or Texas, they will develop communications plans to support the policy and advocacy needs of each ..read more

TXSES’s new report analyzes the economic impact of grid service interruptions caused by extreme weather events in Texas.  Executive Summary The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) is dedicated to enhancing Texas’s energy infrastructure. This reportpresents an analysis of the economic impact of grid service interruptions across Texas, a project led by ourresearch department. In 2022 ..read more

by Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director The devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl this summer left millions of Texans reeling, including nearly 3 million in the Houston area who were without power in 100+ degree temperatures, with many still out weeks afterwards. Throughout the outage, one thing became crystal clear: localized distributed energy resources (DER ..read more

By Mohammad Alkhatib In the United States, the need for reliable backup power solutions is increasing due to frequent power outages and natural disasters. Solar storage systems and traditional generators are two prominent options for ensuring continuous power supply during outages. This report provides a comprehensive comparison of these two solutions, analyzing their pros and ..read more

By Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons, TXSES Executive Director Until Hurricane Beryl, the biggest news in Texas energy this summer had stemmed from ERCOT Chief Executive Officer Pablo Vegas’s mid-June announcement to state legislators that demand for power in the ERCOT regions of Texas could nearly double by 2030—a number much higher than previously estimated. The news stunned the Senate Business and Commerce Committee he was presenting to and led to much speculation about why this was the first they had heard about it. Mr. Vegas had already shared these numbers at ERCOT’s May Summit, however, which ..read more

By Mohammad Alkhatib Solar Energy: A Bright Future Ahead You’re probably aware that renewable energy is the future, but did you know that solar energy is set to lead the charge in the next few years? According to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar power generation in the U.S. is projected to skyrocket by 75% from 163 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023 to an impressive 286 billion kWh by 2025. This explosive growth is driven by numerous new solar projects coming online. In contrast, wind power is expected to grow more modestly by ..read more

The 28th Annual Solar Car Challenge was held July 14–17, 2024, at the Texas Motor Speedway, in Ft. Worth, TX. TXSES was excited to participate in the 2024 Solar Car Challenge on Monday, July 15th, when we were honored with a “TXSES Day at the Race.” Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons welcomed the crowd and waved the start flag to begin the day’s races. Afterwards, she shared, “These students are demonstrating the possibilities for future solar vehicles, while having fun and creating these amazing automobiles from scratch. It’s very inspirational.” The Solar Car Challenge is the top p ..read more

Wednesday, July 24 · 10am – 2pm CDT – Location: 16753 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd building 2 suite 270, Buda, TX 78610 Get ready to level up your skills at the SMA Installer Training with Krannich Central – it’s going to be a blast! Get 2 NABCEP credits! Registration Join TXSES Business Member Krannich Central for a hands-on training session with SMA at their location in Buda, TX. Learn all about the latest installation techniques, product updates, and best practices from industry experts. This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow installers and ask any burning quest ..read more

New study quantifies the grid-stabilizing value and cost savings of rooftop solar For Immediate Release: July 16, 2024 Contact: José Medina, jmedina@citizen.org AUSTIN, Texas—Energy supplied by rooftop solar is much more valuable than the average kilowatt-hour sent to the ERCOT grid by other means, finds a new study commissioned by the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) and released today by the Texans for Local Energy Freedom Coalition. The study, Value of Residential Solar in Texas, assesses the technology’s benefits to this fast-growing state.  The study shows that the overall value o ..read more

TXSES is proud to be one of eight teams that was chosen nationwide for the Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) pilot project, Equitable Solar in Underserved Communities, along with Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) and Frontier Energy. The white paper, “New Pathways for Equitable Solar Adoption in Texas” describes the project in detail. SEIN seeks to overcome barriers to solar adoption by connecting teams of stakeholders that are pioneering new ideas with the resources they need to succeed. SEIN is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office and is ..read more