Panel: Selecting Lower-Risk Sites for U.S. Solar Development

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?