Power Bank - Podcast Renewables

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An overview of issues facing the renewable energy industry, from a panel of experts on the NAES Renewables Special Projects team. Have questions? Need services? Want to connect? Contact us at powerbank@NAES.com

Episodes

  1. SEP 25

    An Introduction to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) O&M Services

    How will the Big Beautiful Bill change the outlook for battery energy storage systems (BESS)? How are maintenance and decommissioning work performed on BESS sites? In this discussion, NAES Renewables Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo, and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the impact of Trump's policies on the BESS industry and how O&M services can ensure reliable operation of BESS sites for years to come. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    38 min

  2. SEP 2

    Wind Power 101 - Refurbishment Projects, Community Relations, and the Big Beautiful Bill

    What is the difference between refurbishment and repower of wind systems? How will the Big Beautiful Bill impact wind project construction and maintenance? How are wind power systems uniquely equipped to serve rural communities? In this discussion, NAES Renewables Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde speak with Bjorn Hedges, Plant Manager of the White Creek Wind I and Harvest Wind projects.  Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    47 min

  3. AUG 25

    Remove - Recycle - Replace Projects for Photovoltaic Power Systems

    What is the optimum project flow for total replacement of photovoltaic modules in PV power systems? What considerations need to be taken into account when recycling large quantities of PV modules? How do these projects differ from smaller-scale module replacements? In this discussion, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo, Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the process of remove-recycle-replace projects, provide insight into challenges facing these endeavors, and share stories from past experiences.  Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    36 min

  4. AUG 5

    Inverter Replacement Considerations for Photovoltaic Energy Systems

    Have you ever considered replacing the inverters on your photovoltaic site? Have you investigated the options and requirements for successful inverter replacements? NAES Renewables has extensive experience in identifying and sourcing replacement inverters for sites of all ages. In this discussion, Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde provides an overview of the issues facing inverter replacement evaluations and provides insight on the many considerations needed during this process. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    26 min

  5. JUL 1

    The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Renewable Energy

    How have President Trump's tariff policies impacted the renewable energy industry? What does the dismantling of the Inflation Reduction Act mean for the future of American renewables manufacturing? In this discussion, Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the renewable energy industry's unique susceptibility to tariff fluctuations, as well as the long-term implications to domestic renewables manufacturing and job forecasts created by tariffs on renewables equipment. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    30 min

  6. MAY 16

    Connector Mismatch Issues in Photovoltaic (PV) Modules

    Have you experienced issues with the connectors on PV modules at your solar energy sites? In this discussion, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the issues which can arise from using mismatched PV module connectors, how to identify connector mismatch, and how to prevent this concern from negatively impact your PV systems. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    35 min

  7. MAY 16

    Serial Defects in Photovoltaic (PV) Modules

    Have you experienced repeated faults in solar modules in your PV systems that kept recurring regardless of how many modules you replaced? The team at NAES Renewables has seen how financially devastating and physically destructive PV module serial defects can be. In this discussion, Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss how serial defects form, what distinguishes serial defect claims from module warranty claims, and how to mitigate damage caused by damaged modules. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    22 min

  8. MAY 15

    Considerations for Replacement of Field-Installed Photovoltaic (PV) Modules

    Have you ever faced issues with finding replacements for solar modules on your PV generating systems? NAES Renewables has extensive experience in identifying and sourcing replacement modules for sites of all ages. In this discussion, Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde provides an overview of the present status of the issues facing module replacement evaluations and provides insight on how to address this growing industry issue. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

    22 min
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An overview of issues facing the renewable energy industry, from a panel of experts on the NAES Renewables Special Projects team. Have questions? Need services? Want to connect? Contact us at powerbank@NAES.com

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