The Northern California Solar Energy Association

A staple of the solar community since 1974, the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a member-supported, nonprofit organization.

"NorCal Solar: 50 Years of Solar Excellence! Join Us on April 26, 2024 as We Celebrate Half a Century of Sustainability."

NorCal Solar’s 50th Birthday Party April 26, 2024

A NorCal Solar tour of the Alcatraz Island microgrid system.

We provide RESOURCES and organize EDUCATIONAL EVENTS with the resolve that the unbiased exchange of information and the power of community are the cornerstones of a 100% renewable energy future.

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Our Sponsors


  • CEO of Novus Sentry (Battery Energy Storage)

  • Engineering Manager Conductor Power (Utility Scale Solar)

  • Banyan Infrastructure (Climate Fintech)

  • Solar manufacturing

  • Solar Entpreneur

  • Solar Entrepreneur


A few words about us

“This conference is special because of these tour opportunities. It is immensely valuable to see things up-close and and in-person. The tours are the best part of the conference!” 

— Intersolar Attendee on a NorCal Solar Tour

“NorCal Solar got me into solar 40 years ago! I was a student in Berkeley in the 70s and NorCal Solar introduced me to solar energy. I learned a lot from participating with the organization in those early days and it set me on the path to where I am today.”

— Solar Expert who stopped by NorCal Solar’s exhibition booth at the Intersolar Conference in San Francisco