2018 West Virginia Solar Congress

Thank you for making the 2018 Solar Congress a success!

Dozens of solar supporters from around the state came together in Wheeling for the 3rd Annual West Virginia Solar Congress. It was a great day of solar learning and celebration. Below you will find videos and downloadable presentations from the day’s proceedings. Click here to read more about the Congress. We hope to see you at next year’s Solar Congress!

Presentations

Opening remarks

Solar United Neighbors of West Virginia kicks off the Solar Congress.

Solar 101: Introduction to Rooftop Solar PV

Learn the basics about solar PV technology and how to save money on your electric bills by joining a Solar United Neighbors solar co-op.

Batteries 101: Solar + Storage for the Home or Small Business

Residential and small-scale commercial energy storage is becoming more common and affordable. Find out how battery storage works and how it interacts with the energy produced from solar.

Driving on Sunshine: Electric Vehicles + Solar

By powering an electric vehicle (EV) with rooftop solar, you can drive on sunshine. Learn about the history and future of electric vehicles. 

Slide show

Solar Congress attendees discuss important solar policy issues during an open forum session.

Solar Congress attendees learn about solar at a display table.

Solar supporters share ideas for growing solar in West Virginia.

Henry McKay leads a discussion of solar basics.

A panel of experts discusses how to expand solar in West Virginia

Attendees join together for a group photo at the 2018 West Virginia Solar Congress in Wheeling.

Autumn Long delivers opening remarks to kick off the Solar Congress.

Past West Virginia Solar Congresses

2017 West Virginia Solar Congress

2016 West Virginia Solar Congress