Welcome to RE+ Midwest
About RE+ Midwest
RE+ Midwest 2024 brought 1,600 clean energy professionals to the Windy City for leading education and expo opportunities. From rustbelt to greenbelt, clean energy is a force moving forward, and the Midwest is no exception. Be in the know – sign up for event updates below and be the first to know when new sessions and exhibitors are added to the program.
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
Solar Installed (MW): 1,895
National Ranking: 20th (11th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 235,637 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.45%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 3,946
Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 33 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $2.3 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Indiana stats
IOWA
Solar Installed (MW): 601
National Ranking: 35th (38th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 76,085 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.29%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 886
Solar Companies in State: 81 (12 Manufacturers, 41 Installers/Developers, 28 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $970 million
Source: SEIA, view more Iowa stats
KANSAS
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
MICHIGAN
OHIO
NEBRASKA
NORTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
WISCONSIN
*All data above current through Q4 2024.
About RE+ Events
Presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), RE+ Events strives to keep the industry moving forward by offering cutting-edge events centered around the trends, technology, and research that power the industry.
Unlike other energy conferences, all proceeds from RE+ events go right back to the industry to support SEIA and SEPA’s year-round research, education activities, and advisory efforts, alongside SEIA’s advocacy.
Commitment to Collaboration
The success of RE+ Events is heavily driven by the two non-profit membership organizations behind it. The partnership between SEPA and SEIA, through their joint ownership of RE+ Events, has resulted in the creation of a robust suite of business and education opportunities for the clean energy industry. RE+ Events organizers and speakers will strive to create a welcoming, collaborative environment for all attendees and stakeholders. RE+ Events covers a variety of issues, including hot topics that can inspire debate. These conversations make our industry stronger and facilitate the healthy exchange of ideas in a collegial setting. All RE+ Events speakers will strive to present balanced perspectives on all issues in a professional, constructive manner.vents speakers will strive to present balanced perspectives on contentious issues in a professional, constructive manner.
SEIA & SEPA
How SEIA and SEPA are
Working for You
Industry leaders SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) and SEPA (Smart Electric Power Alliance) produce RE+ Midwest. All proceeds from the event go right back into the industry. What does this mean? It means registering for RE+ Midwest funds the year-round research and education provided by the two associations as well as SEIA’s advocacy efforts. Better yet, members of national SEIA and SEPA receive discounts to attend!