Energy Storage: 2025 and Beyond

After over a decade of growth, Premier Truck Rental (PTR) is excited to announce upcoming changes in its leadership structure. Co-founders Rob Troxel and Adriene Horn will leave day-to-day operations to form the company’s first Board of Directors. As part of this transition, Chief Operating Officer Jason Gold will be immediately promoted to Chief Executive Officer.

L-R Rob Troxel, Adriene Horn, Jason Gold 

"This transition is a milestone moment for PTR," said Adriene Horn. "To ensure our long-term success, Rob and I recognized the importance of strategic succession planning. Finding the right individual to take on the CEO role was our top priority, and in Jason Gold, we found not just a COO but a leader we trust to carry forward PTR’s mission. He embodies the integrity and dedication to culture we have worked hard to establish."

Jason Gold joined PTR as COO and quickly demonstrated his ability to lead with vision and purpose. During his tenure, he has proven himself an outstanding fit for the company’s leadership, fostering growth and advancements in our operations.

"Jason’s impact has been clear from the start," added Rob Troxel. "We felt confident early on that he was the right person to step into a key leadership role and are looking forward to the growth that will happen under his leadership."

The formation of the PTR Board of Directors marks a new chapter for the company. The board will include members of the PTR Executive Team, Rob and Adriene. Adriene and Rob will assume the positions of co-chairs of the Board of Directors. In their new roles, Rob and Adriene will oversee the company’s management and strategic direction, including the accountability of executive leadership roles.

"I’m honored to step into the role of CEO and am deeply grateful for the trust Rob and Adriene have placed in me. PTR’s legacy of innovation, integrity, and exceptional service is truly inspiring, and I’m excited to build on that foundation,” said Jason Gold. “Together, we’ll ensure that PTR remains a trusted partner and a leader in the equipment rental industry for years to come."

Under Jason Gold’s leadership, PTR will continue its commitment to delivering excellent service to its nationwide customer base, fostering a culture of reliability and collaboration, and driving innovation within the equipment rental industry.

Premier Truck Rental | https://rentptr.com/

Renewable America, a leading provider of distributed energy resources, local small utility-scale solar+storage, and community microgrids in California, announces that it has achieved Commercial Operation for its West Tambo Clean Power II (WEST-II) site. This 8.5-acre, 2.93 megawatt (MWdc) solar project, located in Livingston, California, is situated in a community designated as both disadvantaged (DAC) and low-income (LIC). WEST-II will provide clean, renewable energy to San Jose, California. The site will generate enough electricity to power 800 homes annually, offsetting approximately 48,000 tons of CO₂ emissions over its lifetime.

“The WEST-II site combines environmentally Disadvantaged and Low-Income Communities in one project, creating a powerful cycle of shared benefits—jobs, cleaner air, and economic growth for one, while delivering affordable renewable power to the other,” says Ardi Arian, President & CEO of Renewable America. “We also celebrate several important milestones with this development, such as a promising new collaboration with San Jose Clean Energy, a successful union labor contract, and expanded access to solar for underrepresented populations.”

A key aspect of WEST-II’s development was its integration of the local union labor hall, ensuring that the project supported workers within the region, especially those enrolled in apprenticeship training programs. Additionally, the project was awarded a 20% Investment Tax Credits (ITC) under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program for selling its electricity to low-income households.

Renewable America led the development of WEST-II, performing end-to-end project development with in-house resources, including parcel scouting, lease negotiations, engineering, permitting, design, and origination. With a licensed C-10 and general B construction arm self-performing a significant portion of the work, the project was built with greater efficiency, quality control, and coordination across all phases of development and construction.

Renewable America | https://renewam.com

T1 Energy (NYSE: TE) (or the “Company”) confirmed today that as of the open of business, the Company’s common stock and warrants, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange, will cease trading under the ticker symbols “FREY” and “FREY WS”, respectively, and commence trading under the ticker symbols “TE” and “TE WS”. The change in ticker symbol is part of a comprehensive global rebrand which reflects T1’s commitment to becoming a vertically integrated U.S. solar + battery storage leader from its corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas.

T1 Energy I www.t1energy.com 

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, announced the appointment of Asaf Alperovitz as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ariel Porat, who currently serves as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has taken a personal decision to step down from the role, and will remain with the company for a transition period to assist with a smooth handover.

With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Alperovitz brings extensive expertise and leadership experience across multiple industries. Most recently, from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Alperovitz served as the CFO of Delta Galil, a global high-tech apparel company. Prior to Delta Galil, he held CEO and CFO positions at NASDAQ, NYSE and TASE listed companies, including Syneron Medical, Omrix Pharmaceuticals (acquired by J&J), Tefron and Allmed Solutions. He also previously held senior management roles at Ernst &Young. Throughout his career, Mr. Alperovitz has led multiple IPOs, secondary offerings, M&A deals, and strategic transformations. He holds a BA in Accounting & Economics and an MBA from Tel-Aviv University.

“We are very excited to have Asaf join SolarEdge,” said Shuki Nir, CEO. “He is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record. I’m confident Asaf’s extensive experience in transforming organizations and driving financial strategy will benefit us greatly as we take the next steps in the SolarEdge journey. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Ariel for his contributions over the past months and wish him success in his future endeavors.”

“I am honored to take on this opportunity with SolarEdge at such a pivotal time,” said Mr. Alperovitz. “I am inspired by SolarEdge’s vision, its technological capabilities, its executive leadership team and the many opportunities which lie ahead. I look forward to working with the team to advance our mission and to enhance SolarEdge’s financial performance.”

SolarEdge | solaredge.com

kWh Analytics, a leading provider of Climate Insurance for renewable energy assets, revealed a new visual identity and a re-designed website that reflect the company’s evolution and expanding role in insuring renewable energy assets. The visual identity and website refresh represent a pivotal moment as the company continues its strategic expansion to provide innovative risk transfer solutions to the broad renewable energy industry.

kWh Analytics’ new logo features four distinctive panels that evoke the structure of monocrystalline solar cells, paying homage to the company’s origin as a solar data company. The company’s revamped website offers an enhanced user experience with intuitive navigation including a Sectors section that highlights the company’s expertise and resiliency considerations within the technologies it insures – Solar, BESS, and Wind.

“Our new visual identity and website reflects our solar foundation and our evolution as a leader in providing climate insurance for the renewable energy industry,” said Nikky Venkataraman, Senior Marketing Manager of kWh Analytics. “This update echoes our commitment to powering growth for all clean energy assets.”

Founded in 2012 as a data analytics company focused on analyzing performance and loss data for solar assets, kWh Analytics has since established the most comprehensive database of renewable energy assets in the United States, giving the company a unique view of the risks affecting clean energy technologies. Leveraging its expansive data set, deep expertise, and the strength of its global capacity partners, kWh Analytics introduced its first risk management solution, Solar Revenue Put, a credit enhancement that insures the performance of solar assets.

In 2023, kWh Analytics launched a property insurance solution for renewable energy assets, establishing much-needed capacity to a rapidly growing industry at a time when traditional carriers were tightening their portfolio exposure. The company announced increased capacity for solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and wind assets just one year later.

Today, kWh Analytics continues its evolution into offering risk management solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the broad renewable energy industry. Its newly designed visual identity and website reflect the wide range of risk transfer offerings kWh Analytics provides to the rapidly growing renewable energy industry.

“Renewable energy will continue to play an increasingly vital role in meeting rising energy demands,” said Jason Kaminsky, CEO. “kWh Analytics is proud to be at the forefront of providing insights to encourage a resilient, reliable, and rapid transition to a clean energy economy and offering unique risk transfer solutions that enable the financing and growth of this industry.”

kWh Analytics | https://www.kwhanalytics.com/

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has completed the development phase and has begun construction of the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in Nova Scotia for Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd (PHPW). Goose Harbour Lake will have a total generation capacity of 168 megawatts of zero-emission electricity, making it the largest wind farm in Nova Scotia and Maritime Canada. The wind farm will support the energy needs of Nova Scotia including Port Hawkesbury Paper and contribute to the province’s clean power transition.

The project co-developer alongside PHPW, RES will now be responsible for the overall construction and installation of 24 state-of-the-art cold climate Nordex 163 7.0 MW turbines, each featuring advanced anti-icing system blade technology. This technology will be the largest nameplate wind turbines currently being installed in North America.  

Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, the project will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 350,000 tons each year—equivalent to 2.4% of Nova Scotia’s total emissions in 2021 and roughly 60% of PHP’s load, which can account for up to 25% of the Nova Scotia power grid at peak demand.

“As the developer and construction partner of choice for Port Hawkesbury Paper, our team is proud to be involved in this transformative wind energy project,” said RES Senior Vice President Peter Clibbon. “The Goose Harbour Lake project highlights RES' unique capability to provide clean energy solutions to industrial power users, reducing their power rates and carbon exposure.”

Alongside its environmental benefits, the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm will promote significant economic growth in the region. The project is anticipated to generate 150 full-time construction jobs and up to five permanent roles once it becomes operational. Through Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd., 13 Mi'kmaw First Nations will also hold a 10% equity stake in the project, further enhancing Indigenous participation in Nova Scotia’s renewable energy sector.

“Port Hawkesbury Paper looks forward to continuing our proud history of sustainable operations in Eastern Nova Scotia,” said Bevan Lock, PHP’s Co-Mill Manager. “This project will generate green energy for the benefit of all Nova Scotians and contribute to reducing both Nova Scotia’s and Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.”

The Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm is RES’ first construction project in Nova Scotia. It will also be the biggest wind site east of Quebec, showcasing RES’ ability to provide innovative clean energy solutions to industrial power users, reducing rates and carbon exposure. The $450 million project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026.

RES | www.res-group.com

Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (TSXV: NXH, OTC: NXHSF) (“Next Hydrogen” or the “Company”), announced the appointment of Adarsh Mehta to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”). Ms. Mehta will fill the vacancy on the Board resulting from the resignation of Mr. Matthew Fairlie, who resigned from the Board effective January 15, 2025.

Ms. Mehta is VP of Business Development for Jenner Renewable Consulting. For the past 22 years Ms. Mehta has played a pivotal role in the growth of renewable energy, leading technical reviews, due diligence, and development for over 2,500 megawatts of wind and solar energy projects across North and South America. She served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) from 2008 to 2015, becoming Chairperson in 2011, where she was instrumental in advancing Canada’s wind energy sector.

“As Next Hydrogen accelerates its position as a large-scale green hydrogen solution provider, we are excited to welcome Adarsh to our board,” said Allan MacKensie, Chairperson of Next Hydrogen. “Her extensive experience in renewable energy, project development, and industry advocacy will be invaluable as we scale our technology and commercialization efforts.”

“I am thrilled to join Next Hydrogen at such a transformative time,” said Adarsh Mehta. “Green hydrogen is a critical pillar in the global transition to clean energy, and Next Hydrogen is well-positioned to be a leader in this space. I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and impact.”

Next Hydrogen Solutions I www.nexthydrogen.com