Generation Economics & Investment

The Renewable Project Development Pipeline: From Lease to Commercial Operation

A renewable project pipeline narrows through interconnection, permits, offtake and financing. See how projects progress to commercial operation.

Repowering Aging Wind Farms: When Is Upgrading Turbines Better Than Building New?

When does wind farm repowering beat a new project? Compare grid access, permitting, turbine upgrades, revenue risk, and storage options.

Merchant Risk and the Rise of Corporate PPAs in Renewable Finance

Corporate PPAs can reduce wholesale price exposure, but volume, curtailment, basis and counterparty risks remain. See how contracts affect financing.

Levelized Cost of Electricity: What It Captures and What It Leaves Out

LCOE is powerful but limited. Learn what levelized cost of electricity misses: time, location, financing, and grid value. A must-read for energy pros.