Overview
Partner Edward Zaelke will be moderating the fireside chat “Repowering: What Are the Challenges for Owners and Operators?” at the Financing Wind Onshore & Transmission 2023 conference on September 21, 2023. Financing Wind Onshore & Transmission aims to provide insight into the ever-changing US energy market as well as explore US renewable targets, how to maximize growth, and the ongoing challenges of transmission. Edward’s session will focus on repowering, including the opportunities that have arisen because of the Inflation Reduction Act and challenges for progressing projects. Talking points include:
- What do lenders need to evaluate a project for repowering finance?
- Has the IRA changed the picture for repowering projects?
- How will slim manufacturer margins affect the turbine market?
- The 80/20 rule
- Use of storage, green fuels etc.
- Permitting / transmission challenges
