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Ep333: Rethinking Forecasts in an Uncertain Climate

Rob Cirincione of Sunairio explains why traditional weather models miss the extreme events that drive grid risk and how high‑resolution, ensemble‑based forecasting can better predict impacts on power markets. 

Ep332: Forecasting Energy Trends for 2026

Robbie Orvis of Energy Innovation discusses how shifting federal policies, tax credit changes and rising electricity demand shaped renewable energy deployment in 2025 and what those trends may mean for 2026. He also explores expected growth in solar and storage, potential headwin ...  Show more

Ep331: Cost of capital: 2026 outlook

Four project finance industry veterans talk about what to expect this year for tax equity, tax credit sales and debt. The four are Jack Cargas, managing director and head of tax equity origination, Bank of America, Ralph Cho, co-CEO, Apterra Infrastructure Capital, Rubiao Song, m ...  Show more

Ep330: Using Curtailed Power for Data Centers

John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, discusses how the company develops data centers co‑located with renewable power plants to use curtailed energy, the role of “renewable computing” and how flexible data center operations can help manage growing AI‑driven electricity demand. 

Ep329: Building and Scaling Renewable Projects in a Shifting Policy Environment

David Lillefloren and Tyler Hall of SunRaycer discuss launching and scaling a renewable energy development platform, from team-building and capital strategy to executing projects amid changing federal policy, supply‑chain constraints and rising power demand.