Navigating the shifting solar energy landscape
March 15, 2024
In this Property Council of Australia article, Kieran Hannigan shares how solar energy is shaking up the industry’s approach to feasibility studies
As renewable energy continues to reshape the energy landscape, property professionals find themselves at a pivotal juncture where the feasibility of energy solutions demands meticulous attention.
The evolving energy landscape necessitates a revaluation of traditional feasibility studies, according to Stantec Associate, Energy Team Lead, Kieran Hannigan.
He said that with the proliferation of tariffs and the shifting dynamics of energy supply and demand, a one-size-fits-all approach to feasibility studies is no longer adequate.
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