Tony Wagler
Experienced power project developer and member of the Paces solutions team who focuses on land evaluation and development-as-a-service for clean energy projects.
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May 15, 2025 • 37min
Al and Early De-Risking: The Future of Solar Development
Join Kyle Baranko, a product lead at Paces with a knack for energy data science, and Tony Wagler, a renewable energy expert specializing in solar and battery storage, as they explore innovative strategies for solar project development. They discuss using AI and Monte Carlo simulations to reduce soft costs and improve project outcomes. Discover the importance of early de-risking, the four archetypes affecting success, and how automation can save time and enhance decision-making. This compelling conversation is packed with insights for anyone curious about the future of clean energy!
Dec 3, 2025 • 33min
Fixing the Grid-Data Center Disconnect with Tony Wagler and Alex Oort Alonso
Tony Wagler, a power project developer at Paces, and researcher Alex Oort Alonso delve into a critical issue: the mismatch between projected data center growth and real grid planning. They reveal how speculative load growth influences costly transmission investments. Their analysis of 14 million Texas land parcels suggests a land-first, data-driven approach could better align development with infrastructure. The discussion highlights only 17% of viable land near substations has adequate capacity, stressing the need for smarter coordination in planning and decision-making.
