December 28, 2023
Turning Communities Into Renewable Properties, With Aaron Halimi

Nico Johnson

Aaron Halimi, the President, and CEO of Renewable Properties shares his experience developing solar projects. Aaron highlights the potential and challenges of community solar. He discusses his journey into the industry, starting from a project on his family's rural land in Central California, through his industry growth phase leading utility-scale origination at Borrego Solar, to founding Renewable Properties. We learn how community solar is evolving to provide more accessible and flexible options compared to residential and utility-scale projects. Aaron also addresses the pivotal role of education and storytelling in dealing with misconceptions about renewable energy. Lastly, the conversation broadens to discuss the integration of renewable energy and the emerging EV market and how to drive energy forward.