Engineering consultancy firm Mayfield Renewables announced its second-annual Education Summit will be held Oct. 15-16, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.
The Summit is a learning-focused live event for developers, EPCs, manufacturers and industry stakeholders working in commercial and industrial solar + storage. The event will feature two full days of training sessions and networking opportunities.
Compared to other states, Washington has not always been known for having a high-megawatt solar queue. But in recent years, it has grown in experience by supporting resilient community microgrid systems. With this year’s Education Summit based in Seattle, attendees can look forward to exploring lessons learned from this region as microgrids become a bigger focus, challenge and opportunity for the national industry.
The industry is at an inflection point and shifting away from simple PV systems, and scaling quickly and safely is essential to meeting targets for a resilient and reliable energy future. There is an urgent need for clear technical education. Mayfield is fortunate to have a team and network of industry experts and trainers who can develop and deliver workshops that address this need.
“Providing high-quality education for the industry has been an important and fulfilling aspect of my work. As we’ve developed more classes and worked directly with clients, the need for more accessible education has been clear,” said Ryan Mayfield, Founder and SME, Mayfield Renewables.
“As the industry grows, there are more gatherings and conferences than ever before. I wanted to create a different space wholly dedicated to adding value for attendees committed to quality C&I solar + storage systems. It is also one of the few industry gatherings dedicated to unbiased technical education,” said Laurel Hamilton, Head of Growth, Mayfield Renewables. “We wanted the summit to be really intentional about teaching the current requirements and how to overcome the challenges of complex projects.”
The Summit will feature three tracks: one on PV+ESS codes and standards, one on engineering best practices, and a new track on microgrid development topics. Attendees can select two tracks (one per day). They’ll attend eight of 12 classes and can receive 10 NABCEP continuing education units.
The Summit also provides a strong networking element by design. A curated short list of partners will be on hand as a resource, extending the conversations beyond the sessions and into the community space and evening reception. Select partners include Sol-Ark, ELM MicroGrid, Generac, Elexity, Maddox, GridVest, Sulis Energy, Megger, Solar Energy International and WASEIA. By bringing together dedicated, quality-focused subject matter experts and learners, the Education Summit will enable everyone to connect and share lessons learned before, during, and after the sessions.
To learn more about the Mayfield Renewables Education Summit and benefit from an Early Bird registration discount (until July 1), click here.
