HEC 2021 Deploying Utility Scale Renewable Across the State & Closing

PANEL | Deploying Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects Across the Hawaiian Islands: Highlights and Comparisons from Individual Islands

As one of the most remote land masses in the world, the Hawaiian Islands are a unique place to deploy utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Hawaiian Islands also feature unique contexts and considerations between individual islands. From differences in available renewable energy resources, to nuances in topography, to diversity in community makeup and community engagement approaches, join us for a tour highlighting the opportunities and challenges of deploying various types of technologies and various approaches to renewable energy project implementation across a diverse range of communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

Moderated by:
Alex DeRoode, Energy Commissioner, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resilience, County of Maui

Panelists:
David Bissell, President and CEO, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC)
Mike Kaleikini, Senior Director for Hawaiian Affairs, Ormat
Matthew Shields, Offshore Wind Engineer, National Wind Technology Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Todd Yamashita, President, Hoʻāhu Energy Cooperative Molokai