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About the Episode:
In this year-end podcasters’ roundtable, fellow renewable energy show hosts Mike Casey, Marie Burgquist, Bill Nussey, Dana Perkins, David Roberts, and Chris Caldwell join Nico to dissect where we stand with clean energy goals going into next year. They assess the year's progress, tackling topics such as China's renewable market explosion, grid infrastructure challenges, COP28, authoritarianism and climate action. They also identified compelling subjects slated for broader public awareness in the upcoming year, spanning innovative storage solutions, advancements in emissions accounting, the potential of off-grid renewables, and the critical role of risk assessments within the insurance industry. This discussion delves into crucial aspects of renewable energy and energy storage, underscoring the ongoing imperative to propel diverse sectors into active participation in the transition toward clean energy.
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Key Takeaways:
Grid Infrastructure challenges: Interconnection bottlenecks and rising costs remain major obstacles to ramp up the deployment of renewable energy.
Rising Interest Rates: Interest rates impacted the clean energy sector considerably in 2023 especially when it came to residential solar, and it’s expected to be an important factor moving forward.
Potential Developments in 2024: Exciting future transformations could come from areas such as off-grid renewables, thermal batteries, degrowth economic frameworks, along with a heightened attention on mitigating the risks of climate change with financial products.
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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