Category: Blogs

Utility-Scale Solar & Storage Development Engineering and Technical Services at Redeux

By Milap Shah, Vice President, Engineering, Redeux Energy Milap Shah is an experienced renewable energy and utility professional with over 25 years of expertise in engineering. When developing, planning, and constructing high-quality, utility-scale, solar and energy storage projects, engineering is certainly a critical competency. But, too often, it’s not a central focus for early-stage development and due diligence, making project execution much more difficult down the…

A Culture of Collaboration, Transparency, and Diversity Make Redeux Energy a Great Place to Work

By Shannon Ross, Director of Human Resources, Redeux Energy  Shannon Ross is an experienced Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. The renewable energy industry seems to be in constant flux. Frequent ups and downs, changes and developments, and social and legislative shifts have earned it the title, “the solar coaster.” But what’s it like to work in the renewable…

Battery Storage Rules Matter: Why Policy is Slowing Utility Scale Development

By Steve Drew, Vice President, Market Strategy When we turn on the lights every morning, complex layers of policy and technology make this simple process possible. Our ability to power our communities depends on the operations of energy markets across the country – they ensure that the supply of energy meets forecasted demand in the most economic and reliable manner. Policy sets the rules for North American…

Redeux Speaks With Suncast Media About the IRA & Energy Storage

Utility-scale solar developers offer a unique perspective on issues impacting the renewable energy industry; conceptualizing potential project opportunities from inception. Rob Masinter, COO of Redeux Energy, sat down with Suncast Media this fall to discuss key issues affecting the industry, including: the Inflation Reduction Act, energy storage, and supply chain disruptions. Q&A: Top Industry Trends Suncast Media: What does the inflation reduction act (IRA) mean for utility-scale solar and…

How the IRA Changes Renewable Energy Project Finance

By Christina Derlath, Director of Finance Christina Derlath has extensive experience in project finance and tax in the renewable energy industry. Financing a utility-scale renewable project can be an arduous and intricate process. Utility-scale renewable projects involve many moving pieces and incur their share of financial risks, but they also present sponsors with unique opportunities to generate revenue while creating clean, renewable energy. Project finance moves crucial…

Market Opportunities for Clean Energy Project Development and Deployment

By Rob Masinter, Chief Operating Officer, Redeux Energy Renewable energy deployment accounts for 95% of the forecasted increase in global power capacity through 2026. Solar will comprise nearly half of that capacity. The momentum behind renewable energy will only continue to grow. It’s important for business leaders, energy industry stakeholders, and the general public alike to understand the benefits of a sustainable future.    Below, Rob Masinter,…

What Farmers Need to Know About Leasing Land for Solar Development

By Garrett Gill, VP of Land The farming and solar energy industries may appear to be at odds with each other regarding land use – both need large land positions in order to succeed. That said, solar developers and farmers have been working together for decades, forming mutually advantageous partnerships. Recent studies have found that co-locating solar energy generation facilities with active agriculture (sometimes referred to…

Why Pastureland Is Perfect for Solar…and for Ranchers’ Income

By Garrett Gill, VP of Land. Ranchers across the country are experiencing an evolution, a shift in how people consume meat. Profits are becoming slimmer as consolidation in the meatpacking market is forcing ranchers to accept lower prices for their product. According to the New York Times, “The four largest meatpackers have used a wave of mergers to increase their share of the market from 36%…

6 Benefits of Leasing Your Land for Solar Development

By Joe Martin, Manager, Land Acquisition Thousands of people around the country own land, and many are not aware of its untapped potential. On agricultural land alone, experts estimate that by installing renewable energy infrastructure on just 1% of existing underused farmland, solar panels could provide 20% of electricity for the U.S.—and farmland is only a portion of usable landholdings. The solar industry operates on just…