The solar industry is ready for its close-up, Mr. DeMille. Coming this fall, a new documentary about the pioneers of solar will be making its debut.

Developed by Jeff Spies and Jason Vetterli, Solar Roots: The Pioneers of PV will make its official public debut at the Solar Roots Party, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 in Grass Valley, California. Spies announced the long-awaited documentary film during his emcee presentation at CALSSA’s Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB) at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America on Feb. 19.

More than a decade in the making, this non-commercial passion project began in 2015 when Spies organized the first “Solar Pioneer Party” to honor the early pioneers of the PV industry. That event inspired the creation of the documentary, and after years of dedication, research, and storytelling, Solar Roots will be ready to be shared with the world.

At the Solar Roots Party this fall, which is open to all, attendees will gather to celebrate the birth of the PV industry, recognize the innovators who championed the transformative power of solar energy and delivered clean energy to millions of people around the world. 

Following its premiere celebration, the film will be released globally and free of charge on Vimeo and YouTube, ensuring open access to the remarkable history and visionaries who helped launch the solar energy movement.

For event details and updates, visit www.solar-roots.com and join industry stakeholders in honoring the roots of the solar industry and the pioneers who made it possible.