Following a joint report from their two entities, Doran Miller, Arizona director of the Western Way and Steve Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, think 2021 has the potential to be an important year for renewables in the state.

According to the California Independent Service Operator (CAISO), smoke and ash spread led to a 20 percent reduction in solar panel output. With such annual and large blazes, which seemingly will only continue as climate change worsens, project developers may need to consider new technologies or even a more careful approach to siting, going forward.