From b165fe62ad79d58e6923f7154714fafde2b80786 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: schuttpj <150625623+schuttpj@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:04:12 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Update ases_solar deadlines and conference data

---
 src/data/conferences/ases_solar.yml | 28 +++++++++++++++++++++-------
 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/data/conferences/ases_solar.yml b/src/data/conferences/ases_solar.yml
index bdb4580..5f40ed3 100644
--- a/src/data/conferences/ases_solar.yml
+++ b/src/data/conferences/ases_solar.yml
@@ -17,10 +17,24 @@
   end: '2026-10-21'
   era_rating: b
   tags:
-  - renewable-energy
-  - solar-energy
-  - energy-transition
-  - grid-reliability
-  - energy-storage
-  - data-centers
-  note: 'Theme: Solar for All, Y''all'
+    - renewable-energy
+    - solar-energy
+    - energy-transition
+    - grid-reliability
+    - energy-storage
+    - data-centers
+  description: "The National Solar Conference, organized by ASES since 1954, brings together researchers, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, installers, manufacturers, businesses, economists, financiers, and policymakers to advance the solar energy industry. The conference facilitates knowledge exchange among diverse professionals working in renewable energy, with technical sessions, forum discussions, workshops, and networking events."
+  note: "Partnership with Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) celebrating their 50th anniversary. Sponsorship Early Bird deadline: December 31, 2025 (25% discount available)."
+  sponsors:
+    - Nextracker
+    - Ampacity
+    - NREL
+    - Clever Coat
+    - Solarwave Energy
+    - Boulder County
+    - CanvasCloud
+    - Project Leap Frog
+  collaboration_partners:
+    - Texas Solar Energy Society
+    - REpowering Schools
+    - Vote Solar