Solar Innovations and Energy Transitions in the Midwest

On behalf of the Renewable Energy Research Community at Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future, we invite you to Solar Innovations and Energy Transitions in the Midwest, a seminar exploring emerging research and new approaches shaping the region’s renewable energy future.

The seminar will bring together researchers working across renewable energy technologies, energy systems, and sustainable infrastructure to share advances in solar energy and examine the opportunities and challenges surrounding the Midwest’s energy transition. The program will highlight innovative research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the connections between technology, infrastructure, and the evolving energy landscape.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts, connect with colleagues across disciplines, and identify new opportunities for research and collaboration. A light reception will follow the seminar, providing additional time for conversation and networking.

Speakers include Peter Bermel (ECE), Rebecca Ciez (ME/SEE), Andrew Liu (IE), Xiaonan Lu (EET/ECE), Juan Sesmero (AGEC) and Aaron Thompson (HLA).

Date: September 30, 2026
Location: MRGN 121, reception to follow in the MRGN Cafe
Hosted by: Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future

Students welcome! Please RSVP.