September Speaker Series: Solar Farms and Battery Storage Demystified
Tuesday, Sep. 8 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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- About this event
The Piasa Palisades Group Speaker’s Series is back on September 8th and we’re delighted to welcome Reverend Cindy Shepherd with Faith in Place, Kevin McKee, PPG and MEGA member and solar energy specialist, and Sally Burgess, the Sierra Club Chapter’s Downstate Advocacy Director.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the benefits and challenges of adding utility scale solar to the state’s energy mix, the impressive grid support offered by BESS–Battery Energy Storage Systems, and hear about innovative projects from around the state and the benefits they are bringing to local communities.
Bring your questions about land use, the safety of battery systems and other inquiries you would like to explore.
- When
Tuesday, Sep. 8 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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- Where
Venue: The Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks Blvd.,
Alton,
IL
62002
