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Energy Unplugged by Aurora
EP.230 Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO, EDPR North America
Feb 11, 2025
In this discussion, Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, shares her journey through investment banking to leading a major renewable energy company. She examines the robust growth of the U.S. renewable energy market, highlighting the demand dynamics and investment opportunities. Sandhya tackles the tricky challenges of interconnection queues and the potential for power shortages. She also touches on federal policies shaping the energy transition and the critical need for diverse energy sources to meet future demands.
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- The U.S. renewable energy sector is rapidly growing, now representing nearly 20% of the overall energy mix, driven by legislative mandates and aging conventional sources.
- Despite this growth, the energy sector faces significant challenges with interconnection delays and the need for improved infrastructure to meet increasing demand.
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The Growth of Renewables in the U.S.
The renewable energy sector in the U.S. has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, now comprising nearly 20% of the overall energy mix. This surge is driven by various factors including state mandates known as renewable portfolio standards that require local utilities to source clean power. Additionally, the aging thermal power fleet is leading to the retirement of conventional energy sources, further promoting the demand for renewables. The robust corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market allows companies to secure long-term, stable pricing for renewable energy, distinguishing the U.S. market from global counterparts.
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