Puerto Rico National Clean Energy Week Conference 2025 brings two focused days of panels, workshops, and networking to the island during National Clean Energy Week, convening public and private leaders to accelerate grid modernization, renewable deployment, and community resilience. The conference runs Monday and Tuesday, September 15–16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AST, at Vivo Beach Club in Carolina, presented by the Puerto Rico Energy Forum as an official satellite of National Clean Energy Week’s nationwide programming. Registration is open, with a published agenda format that includes member working groups on the morning of Sept 15, followed by keynotes, expert panels, interactive workshops, and an exhibition of clean energy solutions.
Dates, venue, and format
- Dates and times: Monday–Tuesday, Sept 15–16, 2025, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AST, aligned with National Clean Energy Week’s Sept 15–19 national window.
- Venue: Vivo Beach Club, 7000 PR‑187, Carolina, Puerto Rico, with in‑person sessions, paid venue parking, and exhibitor space steps from Isla Verde’s shoreline.
- Host and designation: Organized by the Puerto Rico Energy Forum and recognized as a National Clean Energy Week 2025 satellite event titled “Leadership in the Energy Transition.”
Program pillars and sessions
- Focus areas: Grid modernization, renewable energy deployment, microgrids and storage, energy resilience, financing, and community‑led solutions, delivered via keynotes, expert panels, and workshops.
- Day 1 structure: Sept 15 opens with members‑only working group sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., an official opening after lunch, then conference keynotes and panels into the afternoon.
- Day 2 structure: Sept 16 continues with technical sessions, policy dialogues, and networking blocks, with exhibitor access both days for technology demonstrations and solution showcases.
Who attends and why it matters
- Audience: Energy developers, utilities, regulators, government officials, financiers, manufacturers, researchers, cooperatives, and community‑based organizations working on Puerto Rico’s energy transition.
- Value: Attendees hear directly from public‑ and private‑sector decision‑makers, explore innovations in solar, storage, and microgrids, identify funding channels, and form partnerships that move projects from concept to deployment.
- National context: The event sits within National Clean Energy Week, a bipartisan platform that convenes business, advocates, and policymakers to advance clean energy growth and security across the United States.
Speakers, sponsors, and partners
- Keynotes and speakers: Announced speakers include government and industry leaders to be detailed in the final program; the call‑outs emphasize government regulators, utility planners, developers, and community leaders.
- Sponsors: Early sponsor slate includes 2G Energy North America and Gruppo AB as Gigawatt sponsors; Genera PR, E‑cycling, WindMar Home, and Ferraiuoli as Megawatt sponsors, with additional strategic partners supporting content and logistics.
- Satellite branding: The NCEW event page promotes “Leadership in the Energy Transition” as the Puerto Rico satellite, highlighting the island’s role in demonstrating resilient, distributed energy solutions.
Related Puerto Rico energy convenings in 2025
- Puerto Rico Energy Week (March 10–14, 2025): A separate spring series by Advanced Energy Group, with sessions at UPRM Mayagüez and La Concha Resort in San Juan on microgrid design, workforce development, and a stakeholder challenge, complementing the September NCEW satellite event.
- National Clean Energy Week main hub: NCEW’s national programming spans Sept 15–19 with a symposium and policy forums, positioning Puerto Rico’s two‑day forum within a larger national map of clean energy activities.
Registration and logistics
- Registration: Active via Eventbrite, with a published rate and refund policy; the listing details daily hours, parking, and bilingual event information for Spanish‑ and English‑speaking attendees.
- Hours and access: Doors open each day at 9:00 a.m.; Sept 15’s morning working groups are limited to forum members, with general sessions beginning after lunch. Exhibitor access is included during conference hours both days.
- Location benefits: Vivo Beach Club sits minutes from SJU airport and Isla Verde hotels, simplifying transit and enabling outdoor breakout networking by the beach between sessions.
Planning a productive two days
- Before arrival: Review the session blocks and identify panels and workshops aligned with active projects; prepare brief talking points and a list of target contacts.
- On site: Schedule 1:1 meetings during breaks; visit exhibitor booths early when traffic is light; leverage bilingual networking to build ties with community organizations and municipal leaders.
- After sessions: Use nearby Isla Verde venues for extended meetings; many attendees will remain in the district for evening dinners that continue the day’s conversations.
Travel tips
- Where to stay: Isla Verde and Condado hotels offer short commutes to Vivo Beach Club; Old San Juan is a 15–20 minute ride for historic stays and dining.
- Getting there: SJU is five to ten minutes from Carolina’s beachfront; rideshare and taxis are plentiful. Paid venue parking is available on site per the Eventbrite listing.
- What to bring: Business cards, a refillable bottle, sun protection for outdoor networking spaces, and light layers for air‑conditioned interiors.
Outcomes to watch
- Policy and regulatory signals: Remarks from regulators, utility planners, and government executives can preview near‑term procurement, interconnection reforms, or incentive structures.
- Deployment pathways: Case studies on microgrids, storage, and rooftop‑to‑community solar can translate to municipal and cooperative replication.
- Financing linkages: Sponsor and partner presence suggests opportunities to connect developers with capital and technical assistance for 2025–2026 pipelines.
Verified details at a glance
- Event: Puerto Rico National Clean Energy Week 2025 — Conference and Workshops.
- Dates and times: Sept 15–16, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. AST each day.
- Venue: Vivo Beach Club, 7000 PR‑187, Carolina.
- Host and designation: Puerto Rico Energy Forum; NCEW25 satellite event “Leadership in the Energy Transition.”
- Highlights: Keynotes; expert panels; interactive workshops; exhibitors; networking across energy, finance, policy, technology, and community sectors.
- Sponsors: 2G Energy North America; Gruppo AB; Genera PR; E‑cycling; WindMar Home; Ferraiuoli; and strategic partners.
Reserve a pass, block meetings, and arrive ready to collaborate where Puerto Rico’s energy future is being shaped. With a beachfront venue, concentrated two‑day agenda, and alignment with the national NCEW platform, the Puerto Rico National Clean Energy Week Conference 2025 is a timely chance to turn ideas into projects and partnerships that deliver resilient, clean power for the island.