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Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast)

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Jun 6, 2023 • 22min

From Brownfields to Brightfields - E125

We sit down for an insightful conversation with Corey Hindin, Director of Business Development at AC Power, to talk about transforming brownfields into productive solar farms. We delve into:How business development is structured at AC Power, which entails various steps ranging from market exploration to closing agreements with landowners for project due diligence.The unique characteristics of brownfield development, such as the need for intricate planning and careful navigation of regulatory restrictions, compared to more straightforward greenfield development.The increase in competition and interest in brownfield solar development due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the importance of standing out through expertise and a responsible approach.The stringent environmental regulations in place for transitioning brownfields into solar projects and how AC Power manages these complexities to create investor-friendly ventures.AC Power's ambitious goal to generate 1.21 gigawatts of energy and become the industry leader in brownfield solar development.And a lot more!Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Jun 1, 2023 • 22min

From Solar Farms to Sheep Farms with Ryan Kelliher & ASGA - E124

We speak with Ryan Kelliher, VP of Renewable Solutions at Tradition Energy and Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). We discuss why:Solar grazing is beneficial for farmers and rural communitiesSheep grazing is helpful for the permitting of solar projects, as it aligns incentives for the developer and the farmer and reduces community opposition.The lack of sheep in the US is a challenge for solar grazing, but the potential opportunity for farmers is significant.it is important of building emotional relationships with the local community to reduce community opposition to solar projects.And much more!Go to this link to find out more about ASGA or to become a member!Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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May 15, 2023 • 24min

Energy Data Science with Kyle Baranko - E123

In this episode, James McWalter interviews Kyle Baranko, a data scientist at Paces, about the intersection of energy and data. They discuss:How renewable energy companies are using data to optimize projects and the challenges of working with legacy energy systems. The types of data that renewable energy project developers care about, including interconnection, geophysical and environmental constraints, permeability, and financial incentives. The challenges of data collection, data maturity, and modeling maturity in the energy industry.Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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May 2, 2023 • 5min

Build, Repeat - E122

Carbotnic is now Act, Build, Repeat! Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Feb 7, 2023 • 32min

Transforming waste into energy - E121

Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Jan 31, 2023 • 36min

Liquid Air Energy Storage - E120

Great to chat with Justin Scholz Ceo and founder of Phelas, Phelas develops the solution for the energy transition: A modular, mass-produced and cost-effective and safe electricity storage system for utilities, grid operators, industry, renewable energy developer & operators! We discussed liquid air energy storage, energy efficiency, supply chain disruptions, grid interconnection and more!https://carbotnic.com/phelasDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Dec 13, 2022 • 41min

Repurposing EV Batteries - E119

Great to chat with Edward Chiang, Co-Founder & CEO at Moment Energy! Moment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage by repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries! We discussed the founding team, customer discovery, electric vehicle waste, battery health and more! https://carbotnic.com/momentenergy Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Dec 6, 2022 • 30min

Formula E! - E118

Great to chat with Cailey Patterson, Executive Director at Saints Performance Automotive Design, the University of St Andrews Formula Student E team! They are designing and building a performance electric car! We discussed the competition, the future of electric vehicles in competition, how to start a cleantech project and more!https://carbotnic.com/spadDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Nov 29, 2022 • 38min

Revenue-based financing - E117

Great to chat with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-founder and CEO at Enduring Planet, Enduring Planet offers rapid financing for Climate Entrepreneurs without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral! We discussed revenue-based financing, the pros and cons of that compared to other forms of financing, how easy is the process like and more!https://carbotnic.com/enduringplanetDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Calculator: https://enduringplanet.com/resources/calculator Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
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Nov 15, 2022 • 37min

Becoming a Solar Developer - E116

Great to chat with Tim Montague, Solar Developer, NABCEP trainer and host of the Clean Power Hour podcast! The Clean Power Hour is a weekly news roundup of the latest solar, wind, storage and energy transition news! We discussed how Tim become a solar project developer, the challenges in developing solar projects, community solar and more!  Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418www.cleanpowerhour.com https://carbotnic.com/cleanpowerhourRemember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

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