Mercom Capital Group

Planning your 2025 events and budget? With so many options, it’s tough to know which #cleantechconferences will give you the biggest bang for your buck. This week on the Mercom Capital Group blog, we’re sharing the high-profile events for fall/winter 2024-2025 that we think are worth considering. https://rebrand.ly/xrsxux7 #clentechpr #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications #cleantechmedia 

Mercom Capital Group's Q3 and 9M 2024 Solar Funding and M&A Report is now available.  Corporate funding for the #solar sector during the first nine months of this year was $22.3 billion, down 23% from year-over-year. While the interest rate reduction was a bright spot, significant uncertainties around tariffs, potential policy shifts due to elections, unpredictable global trade policies, ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, higher costs, and project delays are still impacting investor confidence. Here’s a comprehensive overview of 3Q and 9M 2024 solar sector funding – https://rebrand.ly/v75h22k #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications #cleantechmedia

Mercom Capital Group's Q3 and 9M 2024 Solar Funding and M&A Report is now available.  Corporate funding for the #solar sector during the first nine months of this year was $22.3 billion, down 23% from year-over-year. While the interest rate reduction was a bright spot, significant uncertainties around tariffs, potential policy shifts due to elections, unpredictable global trade policies, ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, higher costs, and project delays are still impacting investor confidence. Here’s a comprehensive overview of 3Q and 9M 2024 solar sector funding – https://rebrand.ly/v75h22k #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications #cleantechmedia

#India's #renewableenergy growth is finally taking off! After a slower-than-anticipated start, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says India is now on track to outpace every major nation during the decade's second half. David Fickling's insightful piece for Bloomberg News, which features key stats from Mercom Capital Group, explores the factors driving this growth. https://rebrand.ly/79l8tjk #clentechpr #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications #cleantechmedia

Safety concerns are the main reason many residents oppose utility-scale #batterystorage projects near their neighborhoods. While Mercom Capital Group works with developers to create #communityoutreachplans that alleviate the concerns of all local stakeholders, it's tough to gain support if the fire department doesn’t back up your #safety claims. Many firefighters are calling for more #lithiumionbattery testing involving “large-scale fire testing,” not just #thermalrunawaytests. In his article for Solar Builder Magazine, Chris Crowell examines the current testing methods, what firefighters want to see changed, and short-term solutions developers can use while new standards are developed. https://lnkd.in/gxdHe-Z8 #clentechpr #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications #cleantechmedia 

The devastation from #HurricaneHelene that still displaces millions of #SouthernAppalachian residents and the looming threat of #HurricaneMilton in Florida are urgent reminders that energy and #cleantech companies need comprehensive #crisiscommunication plans in place long before they’re faced with an emergency. It’s not just about O&M protocols — clear updates to employees, government officials, customers, and other stakeholders are crucial before, during, and after a crisis. Mercom Capital Group helps clients craft customized crisis plans and #corporateresponse programs for various scenarios, including severe weather events, so they can communicate effectively and support their employees and impacted communities. Are you interested in exploring corporate response options for the recent hurricanes? Or do you want to be prepared before the next storm hits? Contact us today!

October 2nd is Energy Efficiency Day. At Mercom Capital Group, we recognize the critical role #energyefficiency plays in making our #energy systems cleaner, more accessible, and sustainable for future generations. #EEDay2024 https://lnkd.in/grVAW28 #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications  #cleantechmedia 

Mercom Capital Group CEO, Raj Prabhu spoke with Diana DiGangi from Utility Dive to discuss how the recent interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve will impact the renewable energy industry. "High interest rates have had a significant negative impact on the renewable energy sector since the Fed began raising rates in 2022 to a 23-year high... Even though it's only a half-point cut, it's a meaningful shift and a turning point for the industry," said Raj Prabhu. Learn how clean energy is coming out on top amidst the recent interest rate cut here. https://lnkd.in/d_VdpHgs #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications  #cleantechmedia 

Mercom Capital Group CEO, Raj Prabhu spoke with Diana DiGangi from Utility Dive to discuss how the recent interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve will impact the renewable energy industry. "High interest rates have had a significant negative impact on the renewable energy sector since the Fed began raising rates in 2022 to a 23-year high... Even though it's only a half-point cut, it's a meaningful shift and a turning point for the industry," said Raj Prabhu. Learn how clean energy is coming out on top amidst the recent interest rate cut here. https://lnkd.in/d_VdpHgs #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications  #cleantechmedia 

Mercom Capital Group would like to say thank you to our judges, Alexander Carbone, Stephanie Annerose, CFA, Raj Prabhu and our Master of Ceremonies, Wendy Prabhu, for their contributions to the RE+ Events Start-Up of the Year Competition. Their invaluable expertise and insight were key to the event's success. #cleantechPR #cleantechmarketing #renewableenergycommunications  #cleantechmedia