E3 Consulting Services Releases New Podcast Episode Exploring Solar Energy Forecasting and Project Performance
New episode of The Top 3 by E3 examines why solar energy forecasts may not translate into expected operational and
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New episode of The Top 3 by E3 examines why solar energy forecasts may not translate into expected operational and financial performance.
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — E3 Consulting Services (E3), a leading provider of independent engineering and technical advisory services for energy and infrastructure projects, announces the release of a new episode of its podcast series, The Top 3 by E3, titled “Forecast vs. Reality in Utility-Scale Solar: Why Solar Energy Forecasts Can Still Underperform.” Link to episode.
In this episode, Rounak Kharait, Executive Director of E3’s Solar Practice, interviews Ajinkya Joshi, E3’s Senior Energy Manager, about his recently published paper, “Bankable Energy Production Estimates for Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects in the US.” The discussion explores the relationship between solar energy production forecasts, actual operating performance, and financial risk. A utility-scale solar project may have a technically sound, bankable energy production estimate, but actual generation can fall short once the project begins operating. Even relatively small production shortfalls can meaningfully affect project revenue, debt service, and overall economics.
Drawing on E3’s experience evaluating utility-scale solar projects, Kharait and Joshi discuss the importance of understanding the assumptions underlying energy production estimates and how those assumptions relate to long-term project performance. The conversation highlights why aligning technical expectations with financial projections is essential for developers, lenders, investors, and asset owners throughout a project’s lifecycle.
The episode offers valuable insights for stakeholders involved in solar project development, financing, and operations, particularly as the industry continues to focus on long-term asset performance and investment risk.
Listen to the latest episode of The Top 3 by E3 and read Joshi’s paper, “Bankable Energy Production Estimates for Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects in the US,” available here.
About E3 Consulting Services: E3 Consulting Services (E3) provides independent engineering, owner’s engineering, construction monitoring, and technical advisory services for capital-intensive energy and infrastructure projects. With more than 27 years of experience, E3 supports developers, lenders, investors, and project owners by identifying technical risks, evaluating project performance, and providing independent assessments to support informed investment and financing decisions.
Contact: For additional information about the podcast, technical paper, or E3’s solar project services, please contact:
Rounak Kharait
Executive Director, Solar Practice
E3 Consulting Services
Rounak.kharait@e3co.com
864-650-3440
Mary Prendergast
E3 Consulting Services
+1 303-521-0854
mary.prendergast@e3co.com
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