Chairmen's Invitation for SolarPACES 2026

Welcome to SolarPACES 2026!

We are pleased to invite you to the 32nd SolarPACES Conference, the world’s leading event on concentrating solar power, thermal, solar-driven chemical energy conversion, and advanced thermal energy storage technologies.

In 2026, the SolarPACES community will gather in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany, located in the picturesque Ahr Valley, Germany's largest red wine-growing region, an inspiring region that stands for both resilience and innovation after the floods of 2021.

Germany’s long-standing engagement in the development of CSP technologies, together with its continued interest in dispatchable solar thermal solutions, high-temperature process heat, and long-duration storage, provides an ideal setting for discussing the expanding role of CSP in future energy systems.

SolarPACES 2026 will offer a comprehensive program covering the full spectrum of research, development, demonstration, and deployment of solar power, thermal, and chemical energy systems. It offers an excellent opportunity to explore new projects, scientific advances, emerging applications, and global market perspectives.

We look forward to welcoming you as a speaker, participant, or sponsor at SolarPACES 2026 in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler—see you from 15-18 September 2026!

Robert Pitz-Paal & Benedikt Kölsch