We'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast
About the Episode:
With exponential growth year over year, there has never been a more pivotal moment than this for battery energy storage in the renewables market. This momentum is driven by cost declines, supportive policy, and the ability for energy storage to stabilize and optimize renewable energy across the grid. Finally, with batteries, we can eliminate the one thing holding renewables back - intermittency!
In this discussion, three industry leaders share their expertise around how storage is reshaping energy resilience, accessibility, and grid reliability. Moderated by Jacob Weinberg, Senior Communications Manager at SEIA, this conversation features:
Anne Hoskins, Senior VP of Policy at Generac Power Systems
Kavita Ravi, Senior VP of Operations at BlueWave Solar
Joan White, Director of Storage and Interconnection Policy at SEIA
Expect to learn:
How storage is delivering reliable, resilient energy to underserved communities
The importance of training in the latest safety codes, including NFPA 855
How virtual power plants (VPPs) can aggregate resources to strengthen the grid
The latest on interconnection, value-stacking, and overcoming regulatory barriers
Which states are leading in storage innovation and what’s next for deployment
Watch this and other insightful conversations recorded live at the PowerUp Live Podcast Stage at www.suncast.live!
Helpful RESOURCES:
Connect with Anne Hoskins:
Connect with Kavita Ravi:
Connect with Joan White:
Check out Generac Power Systems:
Check out BlueWave Solar:
Check out Solar Energy Industries Association:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTEs:
“The future is bright for solar and storage in the US, and we’ve actually seen not only massive deployment in the last like three to four years, but we’re seeing year over year exponential growth.”
“If you see somebody in your neighborhood who has solar panels on their roof, and who has a battery, or they don’t have a battery, thank them, because they’re providing power to you next door, nice, clean power.”
“Interconnection is the biggest problem facing our generation in terms of overcoming climate change and deploying renewable energy resources. But perhaps also, like EVs, will become a problem when they gain volume. So it is very important to modernize the grid to make it digital, self aware, controllable and put our best efforts into it.”
Thanks again to this week's sponsor, helping keep the podcast FREE to you!
Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is Chint Power Systems America!
CPS America is the #1 supplier of 3-phase string inverters for Commercial & Industrial and Utility-Scale projects with more than 8 gigawatts of inverters installed on 20,000+ sites around the nation!
We are grateful for our GOLD sponsor:
Speed up PV installations for lower LCOE with TrinaTracker and improve overall system value with optimized compatibility using Trina Solar’s industry-leading modules and the TrinaPro utility-scale or C&I Solutions. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/trina
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.
You can connect with Nico Johnson on Twitter, LinkedIn or email.
If you’ve been second-guessing your work decisions or maybe trying to reconsider how you "fit" in the renewable energy industry -> grab 15 minutes on Nico's calendar and discuss whether having him as Your personal coach might be the right next step.