Welcome to Navigating the Grid, the podcast where we explore the captivating world of renewable energy and the path towards a sustainable future. I'm your host, Kellie Macpherson, Executive Vice President at Radian Generation, a global provider of critical technology-forward services and software for renewable facilities.
Our podcast delves deep into the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities, offering valuable insights and discussions on commercial, technical, and compliance aspects.
Featured in The Solar Maverick Podcast: What Solar Developers Need To Know About The May 15 NERC Compliance Deadline
This week, Kellie MacPherson joined the Solar Maverick Podcast with host Benoy Thanjan for a conversation on the growing importance of NERC compliance and cybersecurity across renewable energy assets.
Kellie shares insights on the upcoming May 15, 2026 NERC deadline and what it means for solar, storage, and wind projects — especially inverter-based resources around 20 MW and above. The discussion explores why registration is only the beginning, what it takes to become audit-ready, and how owners and operators can strengthen compliance programs, cybersecurity controls, and operational resilience.
The episode also dives into:
Cybersecurity risks facing renewable energy assets
SCADA systems, inverter settings, and grid reliability
Why renewable energy projects are increasingly treated as critical infrastructure
Kellie’s work leading compliance and risk at Radian Generation
Her role on the board of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Using podcasting and LinkedIn to educate and support the industry
Listen now on the Solar Maverick Podcast.
5 Mar 2026
$1,000,000 PER DAY? NERC Compliance Deadline 2026 - featured in Clean Energy Edge Podcast with Russ Bates
What could happen if a renewable energy project fails to meet new NERC compliance requirements? In some cases, penalties can reach up to $1 million per day per violation.
In this special episode of Navigating the Grid, we’re sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Clean Energy Edge Podcast, where Kellie Macpherson, EVP of Compliance & Security at Radian Generation, joined host Russ Bates to discuss the evolving compliance landscape for renewable energy.
Starting May 1, 2026, inverter-based resources (IBRs) rated 20 MW or greater and connected at 60 kV or higher must register under updated North American Electric Reliability Corporation Category 2 requirements. The compliance threshold is dropping from 75 MW to 20 MW, dramatically expanding federal oversight across solar, wind, and battery storage projects.
In this episode, Kellie breaks down what the rule change means, which projects will be affected, and why compliance now extends beyond paperwork to include operational readiness, cybersecurity monitoring, and audit preparedness.
As renewables take on a larger role in grid reliability, understanding these requirements is becoming essential for operators, developers, and investors alike.
22 Jan 2026
Abby Hopper: What's Next for SEIA's CEO?
In this episode of This Week in Solar, Aaron Nichols sits down with Abby Hopper for a thoughtful conversation on what’s ahead for SEIA, how leadership in solar is evolving, and why community and collaboration matter more than ever.
We appreciated the mention of Navigating the Grid and Kellie Macpherson of Radian Generation during the discussion — a reminder of how important open dialogue and shared perspectives are as the industry continues to change.
Be sure to listen to the full episode of This Week in Solar, and explore more conversations shaping grid reliability, compliance, and leadership on Navigating the Grid: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KBALbb3w1Dc864mbdM7P1
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