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The Solar Maverick Podcast is the insiders guide to where the solar and energy markets meet entrepreneurship and trailblazing. Hosted by Benoy Thanjan - a serial entrepreneur and founder of Reneu Energy one of the industries top companies. Benoy is known for his passion, leadership and style. Always eager to truly learn from his guests, Thanjan digs deep and provides a tangible blueprint for his listeners to put what he’s learning to immediate use - making the show not only funny but entertaining, energetic and hyper -useful.

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Benoy Thanjan David Magid

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Sylvia Leyva Martinez
Sylvia is a Principal Analyst (Senior Research Manager) at Wood Mackenzie, a leading global provider of data, analysis, and consulting services to the energy, chemicals, metals, and mining sectors. With over 9 years of experience in renewable energy finance and strategy, Sylvia leads the research and analysis of the North American utility-scale solar market, delivering insights and recommendations to clients across the industry value chain. As part of her role at WoodMac, Sylvia is currently the host of The Interchange Recharged podcast, where every two weeks she does a deep dive into the main policies, actors, and issues shaping the energy transition. Her core competencies include solar capacity forecasting, market trend adoption, supply chain dynamics, procurement strategy development, contract structure evolution, renewable asset valuation, risk mitigation strategies, debt-equity structures, and alternative financing. Sylvia also has a strong background in power market modeling, transaction support, and due diligence of solar, wind, and storage assets in North America and Latin America. She holds a Master's degree in Renewable Energy from EPF - Ecole d'Ingénieur-e-s in France and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from ITESM Monterrey in Mexico. Sylvia is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. She is a seasoned public speaker with experience presenting at international conferences, and to C-suite and senior stakeholders. Sylvia is a people-first, value-driven manager and a leader deeply invested in her team. She is passionate about supporting women (within the renewables space and beyond), advancing the transition to a low-carbon economy, and empowering stakeholders to make informed and sustainable decisions.
Nate Jovanelly

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Richard Weihe
Richard Weihe is the Managing Director of Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management, a division of Rosemawr Management LLC. Rosemawr Management, established in 2008, is an alternative investment management firm specializing in the U.S. municipal, not-for-profit, and sustainable infrastructure sectors. He has over 20 years of experience in energy.

Topics Discussed

utility-scale solar market trends tariff pressures solar equipment policy developments solar deployment solar adoption solar finance residential solar SunRaise Capital electricity rates solar tax credits clean energy homeowners investors clean energy trends renewable energy ERCOT dispatchable credit program solar storage ENGIE Ares Intersolar BESS technologies community solar bill electric vehicle sales Duke Energy data centers New York energy shift BESS capital financing repowering legacy assets national security sustainable infrastructure

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0:00 45:20

SMP 206: The Future of Utility-Scale Solar: Wood Mackenzie on Market Trends and Tariff Pressures

Hosts
Benoy Thanjan
Guests
Sylvia Leyva Martinez
Keywords
utility-scale solar market trends tariff pressures solar equipment policy developments solar deployment solar adoption

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, hostBenoy Thanjanspeaks withSylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst and Senior Research Manager atWood Mackenzieand host ofThe Interchange: Rechargedpodcast. Sylvia specializes in utility-scale solar and shares valuable insights on the evolving landscape of the solar industry.

Topics Covered Include:

  • The impact of tariffs on solar equipment and the broader market
  • Key trends driving the utility-scale solar sector
  • Policy and regulatory developments to watch
  • Sylvias long-term outlook for solar deployment and adoption

Benoy Thanjan

Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.

This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation Date (COD). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable.

Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.

Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects. He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio. Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewoods portfolio.

He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.

Sylvia Leyva Martinez

Sylvia is a Principal Analyst (Senior Research Manager) at Wood Mackenzie, a leading global provider of data, analysis, and consulting services to the energy, chemicals, metals, and mining sectors. With over 9 years of experience in renewable energy finance and strategy, Sylvia lead the research and analysis of the North American utility-scale solar market, delivering insights and recommendations to clients across the industry value chain. As part of my role at WoodMac, Sylvia is currently the host of The Interchange Recharged podcast, where every two weeks I do a deep dive into the main policies, actors, and issues shaping the energy transition.

My core competencies include solar capacity forecasting, market trend adoption, supply chain dynamics, procurement strategy development, contract structure evolution, renewable asset valuation, risk mitigation strategies, debt-equity structures, and alternative financing. Syliva also has a strong background in power market modeling, transaction support, and due diligence of solar, wind, and storage assets in North America and Latin America.

Sylvia holds a Master's degree in Renewable Energy from EPF - Ecole d'Ingnieur-e-s in France and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from ITESM Monterrey in Mexico. Sylvia is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Sylvia is a seasoned public speaker with experience presenting at international conferences, and to C-suite and senior stakeholders. Sylvia is a people-first, value-driven manager and a leader deeply invested in my team. Sylvia is passionate about supporting women (within the renewables space and beyond), advancing the transition to a low-carbon economy, and empowering stakeholders to make informed and sustainable decisions.

Stay Connected:

Benoy Thanjan

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn:Benoy Thanjan

Website:https://www.reneuenergy.com

Sylvia Leyva Martinez

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solarsylvia/

Website: https://www.woodmac.com/

Host of the Interchange Recharged podcast:

https://www.woodmac.com/podcasts/the-interchange-recharged/

Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 organized by Wood Mackenzie

23 to 24 April 2025

Denver, CO

https://www.woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit/

Thank you to AMS Renewable Energy for Sponsoring this Episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast!

This episode of theSolar Maverick Podcastis brought to you by our sponsorAMS Renewable Energy.

AMS is a top-tiersolar EPCthat operates with the precision and mindset of acommercial general contractor. Headquartered in the Bronx, New Yorkand licensed nationwideAMS has over30 years of construction experience, tackling even the most complex solar projects with unmatched expertise and craftsmanship.

Whether its a challenging C&I rooftop, ground mount, or full turnkey solution, AMS is committed tobest-in-class serviceandresults that last.

If you're looking for a solar EPC partner who understands construction inside and outAMS Renewable Energyshould be at the top of your list.

Learn more at [ams-renewable.com] and tell them the Solar Maverick sent you!

Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference

Benoy Thanjan will be hosting a live Solar Maverick Podcast Interview at Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference on May 6, 2025 in New Brunswick, NJ. The link is below.

https://whova.com/web/AVRBHPdoRkL-XvNBu2m3OvHy6VIA89QrX7muVARCKeo=/

Summer Solstice Fundraiser

Join Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy, and the Solar Maverick Podcast for the 2025 Summer Solstice Fundraiser!

Celebrate the warm weather with us at the Summer Solstice Fundraiser, hosted by Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy ,and the Solar Maverick Podcast. This special evening will take place on Thursday, June 5th, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. We'll also be raising funds for the Let's Share the Sun Foundation, which aids impoverished communities in harnessing solar energy.

Event Highlights:

-Venue: Hudson Hall, a Czech biergarten and smokehouse co-owned by Benoy, CEO of Reneu Energy.

-Time: 6 PM to 10 PM, with delicious food throughout the evening.

-Tickets: $50

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reneuenergy/1653652

In this episode of theSolar Maverick Podcast, hostBenoy Thanjanspeaks withSylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst and Senior Research Manager atWood Mackenzieand host ofThe Interchange: Rechargedpodcast. Sylvia specializes in utility-scale solar and shares valuable insights on the evolving landscape of the solar industry.

Topics Covered Include:

  • The impact of tariffs on solar equipment and the broader market
  • Key trends driving the utility-scale solar sector
  • Policy and regulatory developments to watch
  • Sylvias long-term outlook for solar deployment and adoption

Benoy Thanjan

Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.

This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation Date (COD). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable.

Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.

Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects. He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio. Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewoods portfolio.

He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.

Sylvia Leyva Martinez

Sylvia is a Principal Analyst (Senior Research Manager) at Wood Mackenzie, a leading global provider of data, analysis, and consulting services to the energy, chemicals, metals, and mining sectors. With over 9 years of experience in renewable energy finance and strategy, Sylvia lead the research and analysis of the North American utility-scale solar market, delivering insights and recommendations to clients across the industry value chain. As part of my role at WoodMac, Sylvia is currently the host of The Interchange Recharged podcast, where every two weeks I do a deep dive into the main policies, actors, and issues shaping the energy transition.

My core competencies include solar capacity forecasting, market trend adoption, supply chain dynamics, procurement strategy development, contract structure evolution, renewable asset valuation, risk mitigation strategies, debt-equity structures, and alternative financing. Syliva also has a strong background in power market modeling, transaction support, and due diligence of solar, wind, and storage assets in North America and Latin America.

Sylvia holds a Master's degree in Renewable Energy from EPF - Ecole d'Ingnieur-e-s in France and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from ITESM Monterrey in Mexico. Sylvia is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Sylvia is a seasoned public speaker with experience presenting at international conferences, and to C-suite and senior stakeholders. Sylvia is a people-first, value-driven manager and a leader deeply invested in my team. Sylvia is passionate about supporting women (within the renewables space and beyond), advancing the transition to a low-carbon economy, and empowering stakeholders to make informed and sustainable decisions.

Stay Connected:

Benoy Thanjan

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn:Benoy Thanjan

Website:https://www.reneuenergy.com

Sylvia Leyva Martinez

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solarsylvia/

Website: https://www.woodmac.com/

Host of the Interchange Recharged podcast:

https://www.woodmac.com/podcasts/the-interchange-recharged/

Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 organized by Wood Mac

23 to 24 April 2025

Denver, CO

https://www.woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit/

Thank you to AMS Renewable Energy for Sponsoring this Episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast!

This episode of theSolar Maverick Podcastis brought to you by our sponsorAMS Renewable Energy.

AMS is a top-tiersolar EPCthat operates with the precision and mindset of acommercial general contractor. Headquartered in the Bronx, New Yorkand licensed nationwideAMS has over30 years of construction experience, tackling even the most complex solar projects with unmatched expertise and craftsmanship.

Whether its a challenging C&I rooftop, ground mount, or full turnkey solution, AMS is committed tobest-in-class serviceandresults that last.

If you're looking for a solar EPC partner who understands construction inside and outAMS Renewable Energyshould be at the top of your list.

Learn more at [ams-renewable.com] and tell them the Solar Maverick sent you!

Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference

Benoy Thanjan will be hosting a live Solar Maverick Podcast Interview at Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference on May 6, 2025 in New Brunswick, NJ. The link is below.

https://whova.com/web/AVRBHPdoRkL-XvNBu2m3OvHy6VIA89QrX7muVARCKeo=/

Summer Solstice Fundraiser

Join Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy, and the Solar Maverick Podcast for the 2025 Summer Solstice Fundraiser!

Celebrate the warm weather with us at the Summer Solstice Fundraiser, hosted by Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy ,and the Solar Maverick Podcast. This special evening will take place on Thursday, June 5th, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. We'll also be raising funds for the Let's Share the Sun Foundation, which aids impoverished communities in harnessing solar energy.

Event Highlights:

-Venue: Hudson Hall, a Czech biergarten and smokehouse co-owned by Benoy, CEO of Reneu Energy.

-Time: 6 PM to 10 PM, with delicious food throughout the evening.

-Tickets: $50

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reneuenergy/1653652

0:00 1:00:40

SMP 205: Revolutionizing Solar Finance: How SunRaise Capital Attracts Investors to Residential Solar Projects?

Hosts
Benoy Thanjan
Guests
Nate Jovanelly
Keywords
solar finance residential solar SunRaise Capital electricity rates solar tax credits clean energy homeowners investors

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan is joined by co-host and clean energy advocate Nate Jovanelly, CEO of Sunraise Capital. Together, they dive into the evolving dynamics of the residential solar market and why now is a pivotal time for homeowners and investors alike.

The discussion explores how increasing electricity rates are fueling a greater need for residential solar adoption, the current lag in solar penetration across the U.S., and how solar tax credits can be a game-changing financial strategy for investors.

 

💡 Key Topics Covered:

The macroeconomic impact of rising electricity rates on solar demand

Why solar penetration remains lower than expected in key residential markets

How Sunraise Capital is helping homeowners reduce their bills and carbon footprint

The role of federal tax incentives and how investors can use solar tax credits to reduce tax liability

Insights into Sunraise Capital’s mission: democratizing access to clean, affordable energy

Barriers to adoption and what it will take to unlock residential solar growth

 

💬 Notable Quotes:

🗣️ “We’re seeing a tipping point—where solar isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a financial necessity for homeowners.” – Nate Jovanelly

🗣️ “Tax equity is a huge opportunity not just for institutions, but for high-net-worth individuals who want to support the clean energy transition.” – Benoy Thanjan

 

Benoy Thanjan

Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.  

This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value.

Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable.

Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. 

Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood’s portfolio.  

 He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.  

Nathan Jovanelly

Nate is the CEO and Founder of SunRaise Capital’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible renewable energy options to homeowners, while reducing carbon footprints and creating a sustainable future for generations to come. They achieve their mission by partnering with industry leading solar installers to provide our customers with the best possible solar experience at competitive rates.

As the CEO of an innovative residential solar lease company, he spearheads strategic initiatives aimed at harmonizing the objectives of our funding partners, installation teams, and homeowners. With a relentless focus on alignment, he cultivates collaborative relationships to ensure mutual success and satisfaction across all stakeholders. Through innovative leadership and a commitment to transparency, he drives sustainable growth while delivering exceptional value to our investors, installers, and customers alike.

 

Stay Connected:

Benoy Thanjan

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan

Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com

 

Nathan Jovanelly

SunRaise Capital Website:  https://www.sunraisecapital.com/

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/natejov/

Email:  [email protected]

 

Thank you to AMS Renewable Energy for Sponsoring this Episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast!

 This episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor—AMS Renewable Energy.

AMS is a top-tier solar EPC that operates with the precision and mindset of a commercial general contractor. Headquartered in the Bronx, New York—and licensed nationwide—AMS has over 30 years of construction experience, tackling even the most complex solar projects with unmatched expertise and craftsmanship.

Whether it’s a challenging C&I rooftop, ground mount, or full turnkey solution, AMS is committed to best-in-class service and results that last.

If you're looking for a solar EPC partner who understands construction inside and out—AMS Renewable Energy should be at the top of your list.

Learn more at [ams-renewable.com] and tell them the Solar Maverick sent you!

 

 Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference 

Benoy Thanjan will be hosting a live Solar Maverick Podcast Interview at Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Insight Conference on May 6, 2025 in New Brunswick, NJ.  The link is below.

https://whova.com/web/AVRBHPdoRkL-XvNBu2m3OvHy6VIA89QrX7muVARCKeo=/

 

Summer Solstice Fundraiser

Join Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy, and the Solar Maverick Podcast for the 2025 Summer Solstice Fundraiser!

Celebrate the warm weather with us at the Summer Solstice Fundraiser, hosted by Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy ,and the Solar Maverick Podcast. This special evening will take place on Thursday, June 5th, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. We'll also be raising funds for the Let's Share the Sun Foundation, which aids impoverished communities in harnessing solar energy.

Event Highlights:

-Venue: Hudson Hall, a Czech biergarten and smokehouse co-owned by Benoy, CEO of Reneu Energy.

-Time: 6 PM to 10 PM, with delicious food throughout the evening.

-Tickets: $50

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reneuenergy/1653652

 

Nate’s other interviews on the Solar Maverick Podcast

SMP 194:  2025 Solar Outlook

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-194-2025-solar-outlook/

 

SMP 176:  REplus takeaways

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-176-replus-takeaways/

 

SMP 166: Residential Solar Trends

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-166-residential-solar-trends/

 

 SMP 150: How SunRaise Capital is innovating residential solar financing?

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-150-how-sunraise-capital-is-innovating-residential-solar-financing/

 

 Solar Maverick Episode 147:  RE+ Takeaways

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-147-re-conference-takeaways/

 

 Solar Maverick Episode 139: Opportunities and Challenges with the PJM Solar Market

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u14GHBkqcqo

 

 Solar Maverick Episode 134: 2023 Solar Predictions

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-134-2023-solar-predictations/

 

SMP 131:  How Technology and Software are innovating the Solar Industry?

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-131-how-technology-and-software-is-innovating-the-solar-industry/

 

 SMP 100: US Residential Solar, Storage, and Electric Vehicle Trends

https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-100-us-residential-solar-storage-and-electric-vehicles-trends/

 

 SMP 74: Impact on COVID-19 on Residential Solar

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smp-74-impacts-of-covid-19-on-residential-solar/id1441876259?i=1000475840259

 

 

 SMP 58:  Residential Solar Financing and Other Interesting Topics

https://podcasts.apple.com/tc/podcast/smp-58-residential-solar-financing-other-interesting/id1441876259?i=1000459212910

 

 SMP 20:  The Solar Intrapreneur Story:  How Nate helped IGS become one of the biggest solar asset owners in the US

https://podcasts.apple.com/tc/podcast/smp-20-solar-intrapreneur-story-how-nate-helped-igs/id1441876259?i=1000432329129



0:00 6:06

SMP 204: The League: Episode 23-The Latest Clean Energy Trends

Hosts
Benoy Thanjan
Keywords
clean energy trends renewable energy ERCOT dispatchable credit program solar storage ENGIE Ares Intersolar BESS technologies

Welcome to our weekly Renewable Energy Briefing! Stay informed on the latest industry trends. Join us for a comprehensive analysis that combines expert commentary with up-to-the-minute news, offering you a strategic overview of the renewable energy market. Don't miss out on the crucial details that can impact your investment decisions. Tune in weekly for your essential dose of Renewable Energy insights! Episode #23 Briefing Highlights:

  • ERCOT's proposed dispatchable credit program penalizes solar and storage
  • ENGIE sold a stake in a 900MW portfolio to Ares
  • Benoy's Intersolar impressions:

-- 9000 attendees this year -- Attendees from every state and 59 countries -- Many BESS companies and new BESS technologies

-- New administration has people a little nervous

If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected].

 

0:00 6:49

SMP 203: The League-Episode 22-The Latest Clean Energy Trends

Hosts
Benoy Thanjan David Magid
Keywords
clean energy trends community solar bill electric vehicle sales Duke Energy data centers New York energy shift BESS

🚀 Renewable Energy Briefing – Episode #22 🌎

Join me and my co-host, David Magid for our weekly Renewable Energy Briefing, where we break down the latest industry trends, policy updates, and market shifts. Stay ahead with expert analysis and key insights that can shape your investment and business decisions.

🔎 This week’s top highlights: ✅ California’s new community solar bill – What it means for the industry ✅ Electric vehicle (EV) sales surge – A massive increase since 2019 ✅ Duke Energy's groundbreaking report – How dynamically curtailed data centers could unlock 100GW of capacity ✅ New York energy shift – Aurora’s latest report changes the reference point from natural gas to 2-hour BESS in NYISO

 

If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected].

0:00 35:18

SMP 202: Unlocking Capital: Financing Solar, Storage & Repowering Legacy Assets

Hosts
Benoy Thanjan
Guests
Richard Weihe
Keywords
capital financing solar storage repowering legacy assets renewable energy national security sustainable infrastructure

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Richard Weihe, Managing Director of Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management.

Rich shares valuable insights on unlocking capital in the renewable energy sector, key trends shaping the solar industry, and why solar should be considered a national security asset.

Rosemawr Management is a credit-focused investment firm specializing in municipal finance, sustainable infrastructure, and charter schools. Founded in 2008, the firm currently manages over $1 billion in assets. Its sustainable infrastructure portfolio spans solar, energy storage, wind, and energy efficiency projects across the United States.

 

Benoy Thanjan

Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.  

This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable.

 

Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. 

 

Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood’s portfolio.  

 

He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.  

 

 

Rich Weihe

 

​Richard Weihe is the Managing Director of Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management, a division of Rosemawr Management LLC. Rosemawr Management, established in 2008, is an alternative investment management firm specializing in the U.S. municipal, not-for-profit, and sustainable infrastructure sectors.  He has over 20 years of experience in energy.

 

 

Stay Connected:

Benoy Thanjan

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan

Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com

 

Rich Weihe

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-weihe-020b6a7/

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  https://www.rosemawr.com/

 

Recent Press Releases from Rosemawr

 

AC Power and Rosemawr Announce Development Capital Financing Partnership

Book Discussed During the Podcast

 

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/781010074/ac-power-and-rosemawr-announce-development-capital-financing-partnership

 

RIC Energy and Rosemawr Announce Financing Partnership to Deploy Solar and Energy Storage Projects in New York

 

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241106262035/en/RIC-Energy-and-Rosemawr-Announce-Financing-Partnership-to-Deploy-Solar-and-Energy-Storage-Projects-in-New-York

 

 

Book Recommendations from Rich

Volt Rush

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0861546199/?bestFormat=true&k=volt%20rush&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_9&crid=WI6IBFJPRBWF&sprefix=Volt%20Rush

 

The War Below

https://www.amazon.com/War-Below-Lithium-Copper-Global/dp/B0C7XY6H2B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KQBCIFDWK1RL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hPL3uDd44m2KVunWhZsJ_TdsnRo_2W237lW4wbqItJ7Z9UcqS3MPwFmkKS1gTv9CdJMZ1Yl93idHDsyv4adQASAJTUrUnY8doo7knbk6CL1w_bAECIuVq1evpCR1snx4Fn00JYqHyXHFBiT8sg8-KDbPCg2_xcSU9dUXOb8hggycDSrQscHtbp9bvmMagzxTGboauJvM73nI-Ny3KXovj7vj9-sdthNuYvsXlKUJMIE.x-j6J9q95haB864FW-CO11xlAtLhmArWHkF3kbNf77Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+war+below&qid=1742482496&sprefix=The+war+below%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

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