Mayfield Renewables Education Summit, an annual event that offers education and networking for those who work in solar-plus-storage and microgrids, will be held on Oct. 15-16, 2025, at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle, Washington.
Now in its second year, Mayfield Renewables designed the summit to help fill an often-overlooked space for those who serve commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
“It’s one of the few industry gatherings dedicated to technical education,” said Laurel Hamilton, head of growth at Mayfield Renewables, a design and engineering firm.
As such, the live event attracts industry leaders, directors, managers, implementers, and coordinators who work for national and regional companies
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Energy storage systems and microgrids are becoming crucial for commercial and industrial solar, according to Hamilton. They promise financial benefits, critical resiliency, and sustainability. But these systems are much more complex and carry much more risk than standalone PV.
“Plus, they’re evolving quickly from product solutions to requirements and best practices,” she said.
Lucas Miller, senior engineering consultant at Mayfield Renewables, added: “Building, fire, and electrical codes update cyclically every few years. New products and engineering standards are getting introduced every year. There’s a lot to keep up with.”
This is increasing the need for reliable technical education. But quality training is currently hard to come by. Without it, developers and EPCs can’t respond to the demand for safe, reliable systems. That puts them at a strategic disadvantage and risks blocking industry growth as a whole.
In creating the summit, Mayfield drew on its educational expertise and day-to-day experience in engineering.
“We wanted the summit to be really intentional about teaching the current requirements and how to overcome the challenges of complex projects,” Hamilton said.
As an engineering firm that regularly guides complex PV+ESS projects to success, Mayfield’s mission is to make solar-plus-storage expertise accessible, she added.
By delivering education and sharing knowledge, Mayfield believes everyone benefits. “A rising tide raises all boats. A more knowledgeable industry will produce higher-quality systems more efficiently, increasing demand and reducing costs for all stakeholders,” Lucas said.
The event will focus on mitigating risks and leveraging the opportunities of PV+ESS and microgrid systems. Speakers will share the latest information on codes, standards, and new product solutions. And they’ll provide the roadmaps needed to build safer systems and unlock the full potential of this crucial sector.