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The Sounds of Solar Podcast


Mar 18, 2024

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, we welcome Logan O'Grady, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA). Logan brings his extensive knowledge and experience to discuss the current state of the solar industry in Minnesota, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the importance of diverse clean energy solutions to meet the state's ambitious 2040 carbon-free goal.

Throughout the episode, Logan shares valuable insights on:

  1. The role of MnSEIA in advocating for solar energy policy and creating a predictable, stable, and reliable industry for its member companies. [06:50]

  2. The necessity of a diverse portfolio of solar energy solutions, including rooftop solar, community solar, and utility-scale solar, to efficiently meet Minnesota's 2040 carbon-free goal. [12:00]

  3. The upcoming developments in energy storage technologies and the need for policies to support the integration of battery storage into the grid and behind-the-meter applications. [18:00]

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To learn more about Logan and his work at MnSEIA, visit https://www.mnseia.org/loganogrady. You can also connect with Logan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-o-grady.