With more than 24 GW of projects with a total financed value of over $25 billion to her credit, Kimberlee Centera, CEO, TerraPro Solutions, shares critical insider knowledge about navigating the real-world risks that determine a project's success or failure.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For over 30 years Kimberlee Centera has guided utility-scale projects through every imaginable obstacle along the development continuum. In this episode of Navigating the Grid, Kellie Macpherson and Kimberlee Centera discuss what really makes or breaks utility scale power projects.
With more than 24 GW of projects under her belt, Kimberlee shares hard-earned insights on:
- Transmission risk and land rights
- Why communication failures delay projects
- How to de-risk renewable developments before capital is committed
- The realities of permitting across counties and state lines
- How to build trust with landowners, regulators, and stakeholders
- Why "transmission isn't sexy" — but it's mission-critical
They also dive into leadership, mentorship, and how to create pathways for women and future leaders in renewables through collaboration, transparency, and uncompromising integrity.
Where to find Navigating the Grid Podcast:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-grid/id1697573026
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6atSbuVIA24iKebYb389ZW?si=d122672369784014
"This is a must-listen conversation for developers, asset managers, investors, and anyone navigating risk in utility scale power, transmission planning, and infrastructure development," states Kellie Macpherson, executive vice president, compliance & security, Radian Generation.
"Utility-scale power projects are complex, capital-intensive, and highly regulated," remarked Kimberlee Centera, CEO. TerraPro Solutions. "Risk identification and mitigation at every stage of development is essential to project bankability and success."
Despite the industry's growth, few resources exist that translate the intricacies of power project risk management into actionable, repeatable processes. This podcast sheds light on how to navigate some of the complexities of utility scale project development during these turbulent times. Kimberlee shares advance access to her E-book: M&A Best Practices in Renewable Energy, a practical guide for navigating risk, due diligence, and the evolving landscape of power project transactions. Access it here: https://hubs.la/Q03XW0PS0
About TerraPro Solutions:
TerraPro Solutions is a itility scale power project development consultancy. The company has generated over 24 GWs of energy, with a total financed value of over $25 billion, TerraPro Solutions is a top development consultancy in the energy market. TerraPro Solutions provides high-level expertise in the development and implementation of power projects including wind, solar, data centers, and energy storage. From inception to transaction closing, TerraPro's team of experts possess the real-world knowledge to continually assess and mitigate risk, to ensure that all legal requirements and project milestones are met. For more information, contact Annemarie Osborne at [email protected] or visit http://www.terraprosolutions.com.
About Radian Generation:
Founded in 2013, Radian Generation is built on a simple but powerful principle: sustainable growth begins with smarter asset management. We deliver integrated products and solutions that support the full lifecycle of renewable energy facilities. The Radian Digital® platform equips owners, operators, and stakeholders with real-time data, intuitive tools, and actionable insights—driving efficiency, reducing risk, and increasing the profitability of solar, wind, and battery storage assets. Today, Radian supports more than 40 GW of renewable energy projects worldwide and remains deeply committed to accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. For more information please visit: https://radiangen.com/
Media Contact
Annemarie Osborne, TerraPro Solutions, 949.237.2906, [email protected], https://terraprosolutions.com/
SOURCE TerraPro Solutions
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