Post-COVID-19 Global Outlook for Renewable Energy

Our panel shares what they expect to see in the development and power markets worldwide as well as the hot new trends they see as helping the industry emerge...

Emerging from the first wave of the COVID-19 crisis, the renewables industry has experienced many positive and negative effects, from enormous job loss to valuable cost reductions, innovation in project development, and an uptick in storage contracts. However, there is still significant uncertainty about what a second wave of lock-downs may bring as well as the effect of the macroeconomic climate on investor appetite.

This K&L Gates panel webinar, including CEA founder and CEO, Andy Klump, shares what they expect to see in the development and power markets worldwide as well as the hot new trends they see as helping the industry emerge from the COVID-19 crisis stronger and more resilient than ever.

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