(S5E13) Grid Congestion, Hybrids, and Bifacial Solar: What’s Next for Renewables

About this episode

Angie discusses the future of renewables with Jeremy, focusing on key trends reshaping the energy sector.

In this episode, Angie sits down with Jeremy,vthe mind behind RatedPower’s Renewable Energy and Solar Trends Report 2026, to unpack what’s really changing in the energy transition. The sector is confident, solar is still exploding, but the conversation is shifting from “build more” to “make the system work.” Tune in for the three trends reshaping 2026 and beyond: grid congestion as the #1 bottleneck, hybrid solar + storage moving into the mainstream, and bifacial modules taking over modern plant design. If you’re developing, financing, or building renewables, this episode will help you understand what’s coming, and what to do next.

People in this episode

Host: Angie

Guest: Jeremy

Topics covered

• grid congestion
• hybrid solar
• bifacial modules
• energy transition
• renewable energy trends

Keywords

• grid congestion
• hybrid solar
• bifacial modules
• renewable energy
• solar trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RatedPower

Books & works: Renewable Energy and Solar Trends Report 2026

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