Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Storage is no longer optional — it’s becoming foundational.
I’m watching:
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LFP vs. other chemistries
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safety and thermal management
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warranties, degradation, and performance guarantees
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supply chain realities
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EMS controls that actually deliver value (not just dashboards)
Hybrid Systems (Solar + Storage + Controls)
The best projects are increasingly hybrid.
I’m particularly interested in:
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solar + storage system architecture
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integration approaches that reduce cost and complexity
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controls strategies (peak shaving, TOU arbitrage, demand response)
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how projects perform under real tariff structures
Microgrids and Energy Resilience
Resilience is becoming a board-level topic — not a “nice to have.”
I want to talk to companies solving:
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outage prevention and response
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islanding and black start capability
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resilience-as-a-service models
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mission-critical power for industrial and commercial sites
Onsite Energy Economics
This is where projects live or die.
I’m interested in:
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payback mechanics
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cost of energy vs. cost of outage
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financing structures
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performance contracting
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O&M and lifecycle cost (where the truth lives)
Let’s Meet Up at IESNA 2026
If you’re attending Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2026, I’d love to connect.
This can be:
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a quick coffee
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a walk-and-talk on the expo floor
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a 15-minute “what are you building?” conversation
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a longer sit-down if there’s a story worth exploring
I’m especially interested in meeting:
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energy storage manufacturers and integrators
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solar developers and EPCs
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microgrid developers
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EMS / software companies
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clean energy investors and financiers
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commercial & industrial energy leaders
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sustainability, facilities, operations, procurement decision-makers
Want Media Coverage or Placements? I’m Open to Spotlighting the Right Stories
I’ll say this clearly:
If your company is building something real, ambitious, and measurable — I want to hear about it.
I’m always looking for:
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product launches
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deployment milestones
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new project models
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unique partnerships
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innovations in safety, controls, and economics
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companies scaling with discipline (rare and valuable)
If it’s a fit, I can support:
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media coverage
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media placements
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industry visibility and amplification
I care about substance — not hype.
But if you’re doing real work, I love helping the world notice it.
What Makes a Great Story in Clean Energy (My POV)
If you want coverage, here’s what cuts through the noise:
1) Real deployments
Not “pilot planned” — I mean:
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projects in the ground
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measurable performance
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operational outcomes
2) A clear problem solved
Examples:
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“We reduced peak demand by X%”
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“We avoided outages and saved $Y”
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“We enabled expansion without grid upgrades”
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“We improved resilience for critical operations”
3) Repeatability
If it can scale across:
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industrial sites
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logistics
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cold storage
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healthcare
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manufacturing
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data centers
…that’s a serious story.
Practical Tips If You’re Attending IESNA 2026 (Quick Playbook)
If you’re going, here’s how to maximize value:
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Don’t just “collect swag” — schedule meetings
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Ask vendors hard questions about warranties + performance
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Spend time with integrators and EPCs (they know what fails)
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Learn what controls/EMS strategies are actually monetizing
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Talk to customers/end-users whenever possible
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Take notes on patterns — the patterns are the market
Frequently Asked Questions (SEO FAQ)
When is Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2026?
IESNA 2026 takes place February 18–20, 2026.
Where is IESNA 2026 located?
The event is hosted in San Diego, California.
What is IESNA?
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is a leading industry event focused on solar, energy storage, and clean energy infrastructure across North America.
Will Positive Phil be attending IESNA 2026?
Yes — I’ll be attending as press/media under Positive Phil, with a focus on solar + storage, microgrids, resilience, and onsite energy economics.
Final Note: Let’s Connect in San Diego
I’m excited for this one. The energy transition is moving fast — and I want to be in the rooms where the future is getting built.
If you’ll be at IESNA 2026:
message me, tag me, or reach out and let’s meet up.
— Positive Phil
@positivephil @positivephil
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