Brian Maillet

Company:
Renewable Energy Evolution
Host:
Emmitt Muckles
Website:
http://www.ree-solar.com

Community Ownership Transforms Solar Financing

Brian Maillet discusses evolving solar financing models, highlighting challenges with "solar for all" initiatives. He proposes a shorter 6-7 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to enable direct asset ownership transfer to communities, promoting energy sovereignty. This contrasts with traditional long-term PPAs, simplifying asset management and ensuring local control and benefit after a brief operational period.

The main topics discussed:

  • Challenges in solar financing for community programs.
  • Shorter 6-7 year PPA model for ownership.
  • Direct asset transfer to community or non-profit.
  • Replicability of this model across states.