Georgia’s Electrical Ecosystem: How Global Funding Fuels the Renewable Revolution

-From electric vehicles and solar panels to battery storage and charging systems, Georgia is racking up wins from the brightest renewable energy companies and manufacturers around the world, all flocking to the state amid unprecedented government support for transformative power projects.

But achieving true sustainability means exploring how these overlapping sectors fit together while ensuring new entrants can translate success at home into the U.S. market during a time of rising trade tensions.

Aprio and Global Atlanta hosted a lunch and an in-depth discussion at Curiosity Lab with the international innovators behind the technologies powering the state’s growing electric ecosystem.

Opening Remarksn were offered by Jiyoon Choi, Senior Tax Manager, ESG, Aprio

Speakers included:

-Steven Jahng, Director/Head of External Affairs/Social Value, SK Battery America
-David Monk, Recycling Account Manager, Ascend Elements
-James Washburn, Director of Product Management, Siemens Electrical Products
-Todd Aston, Sustainability Innovation Manager, Novelis
-David Schultheis, Executive Director Strategy at Aurubis