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Energy Development

We provide end-to-end development leadership for utility-scale and community-level renewable energy projects — solar, wind, and battery storage — stepping in wherever needed to move projects from vision to reality.

Site Control & Early Development

  • Identify, evaluate, and secure viable project sites through lease or purchase agreements.

  • Manage title review, ALTA surveys, and environmental due diligence.

  • Build strong landowner relationships and align long-term interests from the start.

Interconnection & Transmission

  • Coordinate interconnection requests and studies with utilities and RTOs/ISOs.

  • Assess grid capacity, constraints, and upgrade requirements.

  • Support negotiation of interconnection agreements and milestone deliverables.

Engineering & Technical Coordination

  • Oversee preliminary design, layout, and engineering studies (civil, electrical, environmental).

  • Translate engineering results into actionable development milestones and budgets.

  • Integrate consultant and EPC input to maintain technical feasibility and cost efficiency.

Permitting & Regulatory Strategy

  • Lead permitting efforts across local, state, and federal agencies.

  • Develop strong relationships with county staff and community leaders.

  • Prepare and present CUP/SUP applications, site plans, and public hearing materials.

  • Address community and stakeholder concerns with transparency and collaboration.

  • Taking lead on all community engagement efforts including setting up open houses & meeting local stakeholders.

Project Problem-Solving & Leadership

  • Step in as an outsourced developer to resolve stalled projects or fill internal resource gaps.

  • Navigate complex permitting, land, or interconnection challenges with creative solutions.

  • Take full ownership of project advancement — acting as your development lead until ready for NTP or sale.

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Advisory & Consulting

Brighter Nations provides strategic and technical advisory services that help clients make informed decisions at every stage of project development. Whether you need an experienced developer to assess feasibility, manage risk, or coordinate across disciplines, we bring clarity, structure, and real-world execution experience to your team.

Project Feasibility & Market Analysis

  • Evaluate project sites and portfolios for technical, regulatory, and commercial viability.

  • Assess interconnection potential, transmission access, and incentive eligibility.

  • Deliver actionable development roadmaps that prioritize efficiency and risk mitigation.

Regulatory Strategy & Approvals

  • Develop permitting and stakeholder engagement strategies tailored to local requirements.

  • Manage environmental consultants and interface with agencies to keep approvals moving.

  • Anticipate policy shifts and help clients position projects for long-term success.

Partnership Structuring & Transactions

  • Support co-development partnerships, joint ventures, and Build Transfer Agreements (BTAs).

  • Guide commercial negotiations and align roles, risk, and responsibilities across parties.

  • Bridge communication between developers, legal teams, and investors to ensure clean execution.

Investment Due Diligence

  • Provide independent development reviews for investors, buyers, and lenders.

  • Identify permitting, land, and interconnection risks before acquisition or financing.

  • Translate complex technical and regulatory findings into concise decision summaries..