.NET Rocks! Energy Geek Out 2025
Jan 1, 2026
Happy New Year! Dive into the dynamic world of energy generation with insights on the rapid growth of solar and wind power. Explore breakthroughs in perovskite panels, the rise of lithium-ion batteries, and innovative storage solutions. Discover the challenges of grid regulations and the impact of AI on energy procurement. Also, hear about geothermal advances and the future of nuclear reactors. The energy landscape is changing fast, and there’s much to be excited about!
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Grid Built For One-Way Power
- The traditional grid was built for a few large, one‑way generators and struggles with many distributed, bidirectional sources.
- Richard Campbell and Carl Franklin say grid upgrades and regulatory reform are essential to integrate distributed renewables.
Solar's Modular Advantage
- Solar scales incrementally and cheaply because you can add capacity in small modules rather than one large plant.
- That modular nature explains why solar now supplies a large share of new renewable capacity.
Fix Grid-Tie Processes Fast
- Modernize and streamline grid interconnection processes at local and county levels to enable faster projects.
- Richard Campbell warns that long grid-tie waits (up to eight years) kill viable solar and storage projects.