Why your solar business should be texting in 2018

Affordable energy storage is sometimes referred to as the "holy grail" in the context of achieving high penetrations of solar and wind energy in the power system. With the costs of solar, wind and battery-based energy storage technologies declining dramatically in recent years, power sector stakeholders around the world are faced with policy and investment decisions related to the role of energy storage in a high-variable renewable energy system.

Ever considered generating your own renewable heat? Technology like biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps and solar thermal systems can help reduce your bills, give you a warmer home and cut your carbon footprint.

Finding the right financial structure for renewable energy development is complex. Viable alternatives to traditional power purchase agreements as the basis for financing renewable energy projects are emerging, enabling alternative financing options for project developers and sponsors. A variety of funding sources exist for municipalities, private developers and corporations interested in financing renewable energy projects. However, securing the necessary capital remains challenging. New financing products and deal structures are emerging and existing products are evolving to meet the significant growth in renewable energy development, putting even more pressure on the demand for capital. Counsel to sponsors, developers and investors must understand the markets and tools available to leverage financing trends to their advantage. Listen as our authoritative panel of energy attorneys examines the financing of renewable energy projects, reviews financial incentives that are available, sources of capital, and debt and equity structures, and offers best practices for financing renewable energy.

With declining costs, and increasing amounts of solar+storage added to electrical grids across the globe, there is a growing need to understand how to build bankable projects. The creation of multi-use business cases is key. In this upcoming pv magazine webinar, powered by Sterling & Wilson, we will discuss the bankability of utility-scale solar PV + energy storage projects and in particular, identify the key strengths and weaknesses of various business models.