Selecting Lower-Risk Sites for U.S. Solar Development
Time: 15:15 - 15:45
Date: 24 March 2026
Theatre: Stream 3
Synopsis
- Which permitting pathways and land ownership types carry the lowest long-term development and political risk?
- How are developers reassessing project pipelines to avoid exposure to new reviews and regulations?
- What practical red flags should investors and lenders look for when underwriting projects located near federal lands, water, or agricultural areas?
- How are developers balancing proximity to load centers and grid capacity with the need to reduce permitting and interconnection risk?
- Which project types and geographies currently offer the most predictable returns and lowest policy volatility for solar and storage development?
Moderators
John Albers Energy Regulatory Policy Director - Central - Advanced Energy United
Speakers
Joey Totherow Account Executive - PVFARM
Sudipto Bhowmik Director, Interconnections and Transmission - Capital Power
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