Solar Energy + Economic Development + Land Stewardship
2026 VIRGINIA SOLAR SUMMIT
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April 13-15, 2026
Richmond Marriott Downtown
2026 VIRGINIA SOLAR SUMMIT
SAVE THE DATE
April 13-15, 2026
Richmond Marriott Downtown
Co-Hosted With
The 2025 Virginia Solar Summit was
Brought to You By
Nevados—2024 Gold Medal Winner of Virginia's Governor's Environmental Excellence Award for the Bartonsville Energy Facility.
What to Expect at the Virginia Solar Summit
Leading Experts
Supercharged Networking
Stellar Sessions
Exceptional lineup of today‛s foremost practitioners in a robust program ranging from 101-level instruction suitable for novices to state-of-the-art sessions examining applied science and field craft.
Stellar Sessions
Supercharged Networking
Stellar Sessions
Immersive educational experience of the very highest caliber will explore solar development, land use, dual-use and the full spectrum of topics in ground-mounted solar powered by a comprehensive syllabus.
Supercharged Networking
Supercharged Networking
Supercharged Networking
12 scheduled networking events, including hot breakfasts and lunches each full day, and beginning with an opening drinks & hors d‛oeuvres happy hour following the welcome session the evening of 4/28.
Exceptional Connections
Exceptional Connections
Supercharged Networking
Interact directly with energy, real estate and economic development professionals throughout this multi-day in-person solar energy extravaganza, including state/federal agency staff and project principals.
Electric Expo
Exceptional Connections
Electric Expo
Dozens of exhibitors will host a dynamic exhibition hall located in the middle of the action and anchoring the social agenda, including the 2-hour drinks & hors d‛oeuvres service the evening of 4/29.
Job Forum
Exceptional Connections
Electric Expo
Connect with top employers hiring in energy, infrastructure, and agriculture at the free job forum the evening of 4/30 at the 2025 Virginia Solar Summit—your gateway to new career opportunities!
Advancing Agrivoltaics
Brightfield Redevelopment
Brightfield Redevelopment
Dig into the details of the dynamic potential of dual-use development in a dedicated track with sessions on solar grazing, pollinators, conservation, cropping and erosion control.
Brightfield Redevelopment
Brightfield Redevelopment
Brightfield Redevelopment
Focused solar redevelopment track will detail resources, grants and programs to reuse brownfields, mines & marginal lands for solar energy AKA "brightfield redevelopment."
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Re: Housing Scams
There is no 3rd party or service providing housing for the 2025 Virginia Solar Summit! The Richmond Marriott Downtown is the one and only official lodging provider.
Re: Attendee List Scams
It has consistently been our practice that we do not sell or disclose attendee, exhibitor, sponsor, or speaker contact information to third parties. Anyone reaching out to you regarding the acquisition of a list containing contact information from attendees of our events should be considered fraudulent.
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