To connect a new power source to the U.S. grid, energy generators must complete a lengthy application process through their regional utility or transmission authority. This bureaucratic process, called the interconnection queue, can take years.
After asset managers experience their first major repair or lengthy shutdown, they’re often left with the same key takeaway: they cannot wait for challenges to appear. Successful asset managers anticipate the possibility of setbacks and address potential roadblocks before they significantly impact profit margins.
Here’s something I’ve learned after years of being in the renewable energy industry: there’s good asset management and adequate asset management.
Community solar is rapidly growing in North America. With ambitious green energy goals, both the US and Canada are interested in maximizing renewable energy uptake in residential communities. However, with man...