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What first attracted you to this industry? I’ ve always had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the natural world around us. In the words of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the modern scouting movement, we’ re all encouraged to‘ try and leave this world a little better than we found it’. Being able to apply my engineering background to the critical challenge of global climate change was an opportunity I could never pass up.
A pivotal moment in my career occurred in 2002, shortly after I joined the solar industry, when California established its Renewables Portfolio Standard to require a significant portion of the state’ s electricity generation to be served by renewable resources, bolstering market demand.
I’ m extremely proud to have played a significant role in driving down the cost of solar energy through technology breakthroughs and economies of scale, working with my industry colleagues to make solar the most affordable and accessible form of energy on the planet. Current advancements in energy storage are further unleashing the benefits of renewables.
Tell us about the technical guide VDE Americas has recently produced to support solar developers ahead of the July 4 ITC deadline. Our recently released technical memorandum empowers solar energy project stakeholders to take decisive actions to maximize the deployment of projects that can qualify for expiring tax credits. The memo
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