Tim Hade

Tim Hade, co-founder of Brightfield Infrastructure and a veteran in the distributed energy realm, dives into the pivotal moment for distributed energy resources (DERs). He discusses the compelling shift from viewing DERs as mere experiments to essential infrastructure. The conversation highlights the push from hyperscalers and consumer demand against traditional utilities' resistance. Tim warns of the political and financial consequences of ignoring DERs, urging quicker adoption to avert grid failures and explore the role of AI in optimizing energy solutions.

Tim Hade, Air Force veteran and founder of Scale Microgrids who builds distributed energy and microgrid solutions. He argues the rush for off-grid data centers misses the point. Topics include why most co-located data center projects will fail, power electronics and stability challenges, why many batteries beat one giant plant, and how batteries and load flexibility can make the grid work for data centers.

Jigar Shah, former head of the DOE LPO, and Tim Hade, co-founder of Scale Microgrids, dive into the exciting world of distributed energy. They share humorous parenting stories intertwined with the challenges of integrating renewable tech at home. From the evolving landscape of clean energy and the importance of mentorship to the dynamics between utilities and the solar industry, their insights spark inspiration. They also tackle supply chain challenges in solar and storage, all while radiating optimism for the future of DERs.