On this episode of the YPE Podcast, we bring you the April edition of DEN Talks: Discussions on Energy and Networking. Saxon McKinven, Sr. Manager of Origination at National Grid Renewables, discusses the current state of renewables development in the U.S. and answers audience questions about the industry.
Show notes:
00:19 Saxon's background and role at National Grid Renewables
03:42 Key considerations for renewables development in the U.S.
14:08 The impact of storage technology on new projects
21:53 Contract structures for power purchase agreements
24:00 What happens to the solar panels after the 20-year contract?
30:39 How to balance transmission distances, land rights, and NIMBY-ism
35:47 Job prospects for U.S. renewables companies; the scale of renewables projects to invest in
41:59 Can we put windmills on top of buildings?
Saxon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saxon-mckinven-77095847/
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