RE+ Storage 2025 Comes to Santa Clara
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The RE+ Storage event ran from July 31 to August 1 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It focused on energy storage, supply chains, safety, and grid resilience. Industry experts, utilities, manufacturers, and policymakers met to solve real problems. They talked about safety, policy, new battery types, and how to use storage on the grid.
Event Goals & Why It Matters
RE+ Storage gave attendees a place to learn, network, and find real solutions.
It did this by:
- Showing supply chain methods for storage systems
- Highlighting safety risks and solutions
- Explaining reuse, recycling, and lifecycle of batteries
- Pointing out policy shifts in local and national laws
It was the first event of this kind focused only on storage from RE+ Events, SEIA, and SEPA.
Who Was There?
Around 1,000–5,000 visitors came from all over the U.S. They included:
- Utility companies looking to add storage to their grids
- Battery makers and system integrators
- Financers and investors
- Engineers, safety experts, and regulators
About 100 exhibitors showed new technologies. They included AI tools, fire-safety systems, recycling methods, and more.
Agenda Highlights
The two-day schedule included expert sessions, workshops, and networking.
Here are key talks:
| Date & Time | Session | Speaker |
| July 31, 2:25 PM | Value Stacking for Distributed Storage | Weston Dengler (SEPA) |
| Aug 1, 9:00 AM | Future of ESS, VPPs | Janne Knieke (SEPA) |
| Aug 1, 11:05 AM | Fire Safety for Storage | Andrew Jerdonek (SEPA) |
The agenda also covered supply chain, fire safety, recycling, and grid integration.
Workshops & Training
Hands-on workshops took learners deeper into major topics:
- Microgrid design and grid tie-in
- Battery policy, building codes, and standards
- AI tools for monitoring storage health
- Fire prevention in large installations
These sessions needed special passes on top of event tickets.
Top Topics Covered
The focus areas included:
- Supply Chain: sourcing materials, manufacturing, and recycling methods
- Safety & Resilience: fire codes, prevention tools, and risk plans
- Grid Integration: how storage adds stability and flexibility
- Policy & Permitting: U.S. rules that affect project development
Exhibits and Technologies
Exhibitors showed products already in use today:
- Modular battery racks for easy expansion
- AI maintenance tools that predict faults
- Advanced fire-suppression systems
- Recycling stations for used batteries
These demos helped people see real use cases and meet creators face-to-face.
Why Santa Clara?
Santa Clara is in Silicon Valley, a center for energy tech. It has smart utility projects and big clean-energy programs. This made it a great location for RE+ Storage.
Feedback from Attendees
Attendees said they found valuable leads and learned new ideas. One utility leader said, “This is where the future of energy storage is shaped.” A startup voice noted they connected with three serious buyers on day one. That shows the real business impact.
Event Data at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
| Dates | July 31–Aug 1, 2025 |
| Location | Santa Clara Convention Center |
| Attendees | 1,000–5,000 |
| Exhibitors | ~100 |
| Focus Areas | Supply, safety, recycling, policy, grid |
What’s Next?
RE+ Storage is not just one event—it’s shaping the future of clean energy storage. The connections made here will lead to new projects and plans. Many expect even more hands‑on demos and deeper talks in the 2026 show.
Visit the official site for info and follow‑up action.
Final Words
This event shows that storage is key to a clean energy future. With experts, tools, and real solutions all in one place, RE+ Storage 2025 showed what’s possible. And it all took place in the tech heart of Santa Clara.
