Solar industry panel cautions about 2025 Texas Legislature

ECKHART GOURAS | Source: PV Magazine | Posted 05/30/2024

According to BloombergNEF’s just released 1H 2024 US Clean Energy Market Outlook, Texas promises to top the charts in terms of solar, wind and battery storage deployments in the period from 2024 to 2035. But it’s position as the number one U.S. state for renewable energy is not a given, as panelists made clear at last week’s RE+ Texas conference in Houston, Texas.

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BloombergNEF's 1H 2024 US Clean Energy Market Outlook predicts nearly 1 TW of new solar and wind capacity and 221 GW of battery energy storage systems in the U.S. by 2035, with Texas and California leading the way. Despite a favorable business environment, Texas faced challenges in 2023 from proposals that hindered renewable energy development, particularly Senate Bill 624 which would have imposed stringent permitting processes.

A panel at the RE+ Texas session highlighted the necessity for the solar industry to be more proactive in Texas amid changing political tides. The session's speakers emphasized the importance of communication, engaging with landowners, and adopting best practices like those from Solar Uncommon Dialogue to facilitate renewable energy growth while minimizing environmental impact. As Texas moves towards its 2025 legislative session, the industry must prepare for potential challenges and continue advocating for renewable energy expansion.

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