SAN DIEGO, CA – The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) today announced the band line-up for Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB), the industry’s well-loved solar music competition.
The event will return on Thursday, February 19 to Moonshine Flats following the second day of the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Flagship tradeshow and conference. SBOB is co-hosted by CALSSA and IESNA and is a major fundraiser for CALSSA.
This year’s band line-up:
New band, “Rapid Shutdown” from Baker Home Energy
Returning band, “Café Negro” from Avila Solar & Flywheel Renewables
Returning band, “The Lagging Indicators” from New Leaf Energy
Returning band, “Northerner” from SnapNrack & K2 Systems
“This event has always brought the solar community together. We all come from so many different parts of the world in this industry and on this night we all literally sing the same song. I can’t wait!” said Johan Alfsen of SnapNrack, who founded SBOB in 2011 while working at Quick Mount PV.
The event is sponsored by: Greentech Renewables, Aurora Solar, Lunar Energy, REC Americas, SnapNrack, and Yotta Energy. One sponsorship spot remains, if you are interested, please contact CALSSA.
Doors open at 7 PM. The first band will perform at 8 PM. The event ends at 12 AM sharp.
Secure Your Ticket
This year tickets will be free and will not be sold through the IESNA website. Tickets are available through event sponsors. Stop by sponsor booths at the trade show and secure your ticket!
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About The California Solar & Storage Association
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) has advanced the common interest of the solar and storage industry for over 45 years, making California the most robust market in the U.S. The association is the state’s largest clean energy business group with over 600 member companies representing an array of businesses that manufacture, design, install, finance and provide other resources to the growing local solar and storage market in California. Learn more at calssa.org.
About Solar Battle of the Bands
Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB) is a unique solar industry party, music competition, and major fundraiser for The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). Founded in 2011 by Johan Alfsen with the support of Quick Mount PV, it was donated to CALSSA in 2017, becoming an important fundraiser and industry event. Following a four-year hiatus, it returned in 2025 to Intersolar & Energy Storage North America.
About Intersolar & Energy Storage North America
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is the premier US-based tradeshow and conference series focused on solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing. Committed to empowering clean energy innovation, IESNA events deliver insightful education, invaluable networking, and a results-driven exhibit hall experience. The flagship event takes place February 18-20, 2026, in San Diego, California. Learn more: iesna.com