Policy, Procurement and Power Demand: Defining the Next Chapter for Energy Storage
Returning for its 8th Edition, the Energy Storage Summit USA is back!
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As the U.S. energy storage market scales rapidly in the wake of policy shifts and technological breakthroughs, the Energy Storage Summit USA 2026 returns to connect the entire value chain - from storage developers and utilities to investors, grid operators, and innovators.
This is more than a conference; it's where real deals are made, policies are influenced, and the future of the grid is built.
2026 Sponsors
As a key high-tech enterprise, Sungrow (Stock code: 300274) specializes in R&D, production, sales, and services of new energy equipment such as solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and EVs. Main products include PV inverters, wind converters, storage systems, floating PV, EV driving systems, charging stations, hydrogen production, and smart O&M. Since 1997, Sungrow has driven growth through tech innovation in new energy power generation. With experienced researchers, Sungrow leads national science and technology initiatives, sets industry standards, and has earned recognition as a top innovative Chinese company and new energy leader. Holding national designations and focused on green practices, Sungrow pursues clean energy integration and power conversion advancements to provide "Clean power for all". Sungrow aims to be a world-class company by fostering customer relationships, participating in global markets, and innovating in clean energy technology.
Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating millions of new jobs, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States. Advanced Energy United is online at AdvancedEnergyUnited.org and @AdvEnergyUnited.
Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd. (“HyperStrong”, 688411.SH) is a global leading energy storage system (ESS) integrator and service provider. Founded in 2011, with 13 years of research and development, as well as experience garnered through more than 300 energy storage projects and more than 30GWh of deployment, HyperStrong offers a portfolio of ESS products and one-stop solutions for the full spectrum of utility-scale, commercial and industrial applications. Having built four smart manufacturing bases, three R&D centers, two testing labs and a global marketing center, HyperStrong empowers clients worldwide to achieve their energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, HyperStrong has been ranked among the top three BESS integrators in terms of global capacity installed in 2023. According to China Electricity Council, HyperStrong is the NO.1 BESS integrator in China in terms of cumulative installed capacity as of end of 2024. Since 2024, BloombergNEF has ranked HyperStrong in the Tier 1 energy storage provider list. For more information about HyperStrong, visit: www.hyperstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Trina Storage is a global leading battery energy storage system integrator, committed to supporting the energy transition through safe, superior, and cost-effective storage solutions. Based on advanced battery technology, we provide the most reliable energy storage solution – from analyzing the technical challenge, to designing flexible innovations that meet every customer’s unique needs. The future of our energy infrastructure lies in smart storage solutions for diverse market applications, seamlessly combining premium hardware, intelligent system design, and reliable lifecycle services. With the fast development of energy storage technology and a growing U.S. presence, Trina Storage is well positioned to support the global energy transition. We believe that energy storage is a critical enabler of renewable integration and grid stability. As utilities, developers, and power producers increasingly adopt energy storage, they face the challenge of identifying partners with proven system integration and large-scale project execution capabilities. Backed by 29 years of global solar experience from Trinasolar, Trina Storage is committed to delivering bankable battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale and hybrid renewable energy projects in the United States and worldwide.
Enertis Applus+ is a global consulting, engineering and quality control firm with extensive expertise in the solar, wind and BESS industries. It has a track-record of more than 15 years and an accumulated experience of more than 400 GW worldwide and 100 GWh in energy storage. Since 2021 it is part of Applus+, one of the world's leading companies in the testing, inspection and certification sector, with over 20 years of experience in the renewable sector. Enertis Applus+ mission is to ensure maximum profitability for customers and proper risk management of their projects by providing innovative services with high added value. With a track-record of 6,000 projects in more than 65 countries, Enertis Applus+ has offices in the United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, South Africa and China.
Fike Corporation, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Blue Springs, Missouri, USA, is a globally recognized supplier of precision-engineered products for Fortune 500 companies and businesses around the world. Fike manufactures industrial safety products that protect people and organizations from pressure-related explosions, combustible dust explosions, industrial fire hazards and lithium battery thermal management problems. Using internal product development, scientific research and testing and validation capabilities, Fike develops application-specific solutions consistent with or exceeding the world’s standards and regulations.
Ascend Analytics, an innovative leader at the forefront of the energy transition, offers advanced software and consulting services that capture the evolving and real-time dynamics of energy markets. Ascend Analytics provides its customers with optimized and comprehensive decision analysis that span long-term planning to real-time operations in the power industry.​ Leveraging more than 20 years of expertise, Ascend bridges fundamental physical system conditions with financial outcomes. The company provides critical and highly precise insights to steward capital investments and manage operations, making it an invaluable and key partner to utilities, developers, financiers, and corporate off-takers in managing the complexities of energy portfolios and markets. The company's unique ecosystem - which includes planning, valuation, risk management, and power market operations – is trusted by more than 300 leading-edge businesses and is the platform-of-choice that fuels more than $6 billion in asset investments.
Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy. Crux's expert advisory team, AI-powered software, and authoritative market intelligence are changing the way energy developers, manufacturers, and investors raise and deploy the capital needed to power a more prosperous, abundant, clean, and secure energy future. Crux facilitates transactions across the full capital stack, including transferable tax credits, debt capital, and tax and preferred equity. Since its launch in 2023, Crux has raised more than $77 million in funding from venture capital and strategic investors. For more information, visit cruxclimate.com.
Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that is enabling today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software and power electronics, FlexGen delivers utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. Our clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies and industrial companies in the world. To learn more, please visit www.flexgen.com
Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. We believe in solving problems, building lasting partnerships with our customers, and the importance of the entire power ecosystem in forging a path to making a sustainable future certain. Energy storage and digitalization is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge. Fluence brings proven energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage to support the modernization of our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.
Linxon delivers integrated EPC solutions for utility‑scale energy storage and grid infrastructure across the Americas and globally, supporting customers from early engineering and interconnection studies through procurement, construction, and commissioning. Our experience in substations, BESS integration, HV/MV/LV systems, and SCADA/EMS enables reliable, efficient, and future‑ready storage deployments. With a strong track record in the Americas and worldwide, we help utilities, developers, and investors bring projects online with confidence. Visit our Energy Storage Solutions page to learn more: https://linxon.com/solutions/
PowerUp develops advanced battery analytics solutions that ensure a safe and reliable usage of batteries. By considering their actual use, its advanced algorithms and software allow to predict and prevent batteries critical issues, as well as maximize their performance and lifetime. These solutions support all kinds of lithium-ion critical batteries applications of which Battery Energy Storage Systems.
TWAICE is the analytics platform built for real-world battery energy operations at scale. We help teams move beyond reactive troubleshooting toward proactive, data-driven operations that improve safety, reliability, and profitability across their BESS fleets. With TWAICE, operators gain the visibility and foresight needed to run their BESS fleets proactively. Our platform provides predictive insights that help teams act before issues affect performance or revenue, supported by intuitive workflows and automation. The result: standardized operations, longer asset life, and scalable, high-performing fleets in a growing energy storage market. Founded in 2018, TWAICE supports leading storage operators worldwide with the tools and insights needed to accelerate the shift toward a cleaner, more resilient energy grid.
ACCURE Battery Intelligence helps companies reduce risk, improve performance, and maximize the business value of battery energy storage. Our predictive analytics solution simplifies the complexity of battery data to make batteries safer, more reliable, and more sustainable. By combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep expert knowledge of batteries, we bring a new level of clarity to energy storage. Today, we support 2.6+ GWh for customers worldwide, helping optimize the performance and safety of their battery systems. Visit us at accure.net
Aurora Energy Research is a global leader in energy market analytics. Headquartered in Oxford, the company has been helping clients make smart, data-led decisions since 2013. Aurora delivers insights across power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil fuels through advanced forecasting, cutting-edge software and expert advisory. Its software, like CHRONOS, ORIGIN and AMUN, are built to decode complex markets in real time. With a team of 1000+ specialists and offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, Aurora combines deep sector expertise with global reach to shape the future of energy.
We specialize in evacuation testing and life-safety evaluations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Our work supports Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval by addressing evacuation and performance requirements associated with NFPA 69 and NFPA 805. We help contractors, manufacturers, and project teams understand and satisfy these often-overlooked requirements early in the design and permitting process. Our testing provides defensible data to support compliant submittals and safer energy storage installations.
Hodgson Russ LLP is an Am Law 200, New York-based full-service law firm with more than 230 attorneys serving individuals, public companies, privately held businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofit institutions from its offices strategically placed in key markets along the East Coast of the United States and Canada, from Toronto to Palm Beach, Florida.
Li-ion Tamer is at the forefront of enhancing energy storage system safety through advanced gas detection technology specifically designed for lithium-ion batteries. Our work began in 2010 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, researching early warning solutions and battery protection using gas detection. Since then, Li-ion Tamer has been deployed across multiple gigawatt-hours of energy storage projects worldwide. As lithium-ion batteries continue to power an increasing share of modern infrastructure, we have expanded our product offerings to support a wide range of applications, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and gigafactories where cells are manufactured. Li-ion Tamer integrates a unique set of features to provide early warning capabilities that serve as a critical barrier against thermal runaway while ensuring compliance with NFPA 69 explosion control requirements.  Li-ion Tamer’s combination of UL and FM Approvals listings makes it suitable for a wide range of NFPA and insurance compliance. Li-ion Tamer was acquired by Honeywell International in July 2025 and is not part of the Honeywell Building Automation Advanced Detection Fire Portfolio. Start the conversation with Li-ion Tamer today at www.Li-ionTamer.com.
The Modo Energy Terminal is the one-stop shop for teams trying to understand the commercial case for grid-scale battery energy storage - bringing together trusted indices, customizable benchmarks, independent revenue forecasts, in-depth written analysis, and much more. Guided by the principles of transparency and usability, Modo Energy’s Terminal provides owners, operators, developers and financiers with a complete view of the landscape for storage - past, present, and future - so that users can make informed, bankable decisions about their assets. Hundreds of organizations rely on Modo’s tools and insights to navigate market trends, optimize investment strategies, and stay ahead of industry shifts. As the storage space continues to evolve, Modo is leading the way - helping businesses unlock the full value of their assets and make smarter decisions in a net-zero future.
Power Factors unifies end-to-end operations for complex renewable energy portfolios. Its next-generation Unity renewable energy management suite is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market, enabling renewable energy growth in more than 70 countries. Power Factors manages 25% of the world’s renewable energy data in the markets it serves, with over 310 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets across 600+ customers and 18,000 sites. Through its combination of hardware, software and services, Power Factors supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to technical and commercial asset management, empowering owners and operators with greater flexibility, visibility, and control. For more information, visit powerfactors.com.
STS is a leading Technical Advisory and quality assurance provider specialized in the solar and energy storage sectors since 2010, driven by its mission to safeguard buyers’ investments in renewables. With a global presence, STS’s expertise extends across the procurement cycle to cover quality, technology, ESG and market intelligence, providing solutions that enable developers, utilities, IPP and EPCs make the right decisions in a context of significant investments’ risks exposure.
We’re Dynapower, a leading energy storage and power conversion manufacturer located in Vermont, USA. At the forefront of energy innovation, we’re powered by the pursuit of a better planet. We’re a trusted leader in all types of power conversion and energy storage. Our products energize and strengthen vital industries such as hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, mining, metal finishing and defense, all while helping to shape a shared vision of a clean energy future. With headquarters and a 150,000 square foot vertically integrated facility in Vermont, USA, we design, manufacture, and test a wide range of power conversion solutions while providing an array of aftermarket services focused on continuous reliability and efficiency. Since 1963, our passion for meeting the toughest power conversion needs has grown alongside our ever-expanding global footprint. We collaborate with our partners and clients to fiercely greet every energy challenge, shift the way our world uses power, and advance the greater good of our planet. From government agencies and the military to research institutions and businesses of all sizes, we push the boundaries of science and innovation to get the job done. We invite you to learn more about Dynapower. Let’s roll up our sleeves and power ahead boldly.
Elysia is a world-leading battery intelligence offering from Fortescue Zero, bringing over a decade of battery expertise to the energy storage, heavy industry and automotive markets. Elysia serves the BESS market with a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions – spanning cloud-based, on-board, and connected technologies. Our offerings provide our customers across the battery energy storage market (Asset Owners, Operators and System Integrators) with solutions that maximise the reliability, performance, and profitability of BESS assets, globally. Explore Elysia: https://elysia.co/bess-battery-intelligence/
Since its inception in 2015, Renewance (https://batterystewardship.com/) has evolved into a leading provider of industrial battery lifecycle services that enable companies to manage industrial batteries more effectively and responsibly throughout their full lifecycle. Our offerings include installation and commissioning support, preventative and corrective maintenance services, remote monitoring, full site O&M services, specialized battery warehousing and logistics, as well as decommissioning, re-use, or recycling services.
STIF, a publicly traded company on EURONEXT GROWTH PARIS, achieving a revenue of 60 million euros in 2024, is a global leader in manufacturing fire and explosion protection solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Headquartered in France, STIF operates worldwide to ensure the safety and reliability of energy storage systems. VIGILEX ENERGY protection solutions are passive safety products designed to meet the environmental and technical constraints of BESS. Since 2022, we have been manufacturing vent panels specifically adapted to BESS, designed to relieve overpressure caused by explosions resulting from thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. These safety components are Atex EN 14491 certified and rigorously tested to open at the required pressure. Recently, we developed an innovative active solution, DUAL-VENT, which ensures both explosion and gas venting for BESS, further enhancing system safety. Our solutions provide a minimum protection rating of IP66, ensuring high waterproof level and resistance in demanding environments. To reduce CO2 emissions and meet the needs of our global customers, STIF manufactures on three continents, with production facilities in France, China, and the USA.
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Faith Technologies - March 2025
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value chain."
Firetrace International - March 2025
"This is a great opportunity to connect with top performers in the market and to learn from some of the best"
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