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A few themes stood out from our conversation with Michael: Having resilience isn't the same as proving it. Auto-stow and high-angle tilt are meaningful advances, and it is just as important to make sure they perform as designed in the field. Michael's analogy: hail stow should function like a sprinkler system in a commercial building — tested, verified at inception, and re-verified on a regular ca...

In this episode of The Raptor Report, hosts Avery Black and Don Nista sit down with Scott Moskowitz, VP of Market Strategy and Industry Affairs at Qcells North America, to discuss the current "inflection point" of the U.S. solar industry. With a decade of experience in solar policy and market research, Scott provides a high-level look at why domestic manufacturing has evolved from a niche goal to...

On this episode of the Raptor Report, Avery Black and Don Nista sit down with Andrew Morse, VP of Software at FTC Solar and Founder of Straylight Ventures, to discuss the expanding role of robotics in the solar industry. Andrew provides a unique perspective on automation, arguing that robotics are not a replacement for the workforce but a natural evolution of the technologies we already deploy, su...

In this episode of The Raptor Report, we sit down with Nick DeVries, CTO of Silicon Ranch Corporation, one of the nation's largest independent solar power producers. With over 14 years at Silicon Ranch and a background spanning semiconductor manufacturing to solar power plant design, Nick brings a unique perspective on building assets designed for 40+ year lifespans. Nick introduces the concept of...

In this episode of The Raptor Report , we explore the rise of floating solar with Thomas Lang, Director of Technology and Business Development at AccuSolar . As demand for clean energy accelerates and land availability tightens, floating solar presents a unique opportunity to generate renewable power while conserving precious water resources. Thomas unpacks how floating solar works, where it’s bei...

In this episode of The Raptor Report , we’re joined by Daniel Dus, CEO of Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR), for an in-depth conversation about how the solar industry is evolving—and how CIR is helping to lead that transformation. Daniel brings nearly two decades of experience in renewable energy and shares his journey from bootstrapping a utility-scale project during the 2008 financial crisis to...

Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual analytics suite with the ability to orchestrate solar management, construction, and operations work by people and robotics. In turn, Raptor Maps provides the digital foundation teams need to scale their capabilities without strai...

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Chris Wilson is Raptor Maps' Inspections Enablement Specialist, but many know him as "The Drone Whisperer." This episode takes a deep dive into how drones are used on solar farms and how emerging technologies are changing the landscape of solar inspections. Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's mo...

Kyle Cooper is the CEO of ACT Power Services, an independent service provider created to provide industry-leading Operations and Maintenance services to clients across the solar industry. Kyle discusses ACT Power's high-touch, collaborative operational model with their customers, the complexities of managing a solar + storage site, displacing outdated industry practices, and more. Who's Raptor Map...

https://1planetrecycling.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneplanet-solar-recycling/ Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual analytics suite with the ability to orchestrate solar management, construction, and operations work by people and robotics. In turn, Raptor...

Bill Badnaruk and Kenton Dreiling join the show to discuss how Enel is utilizing drones and other technologies to conduct solar PV inspections. Bill serves as the Head of Industrial Risk and Cross Technology Improvement for an established leading company for clean energy: Enel North America. Kenton works alongside Bill as the Robotics Technology Manager for Enel. This episode will go in depth and...

Jacob is a PV SCADA and battery storage subject matter expert with over 10 years of experience within the solar industry. Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual analytics suite with the ability to orchestrate solar management, construction, and operations work by people an...

https://www.sunrun.com/ https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/f150-lightning/ https://www.aes.com/luna-and-lab-energy-storage Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual analytics suite with the ability to orchestrate solar management, construction, and operations work by peopl...

PVEL Hail Tests   https://www.linkedin.com/company/pv-evolution-labs/videos/native/urn:li:ugcPost:6851549281535565825/?isInternal=true&viewAsMember=true   https://www.linkedin.com/company/pv-evolution-labs/videos/native/urn:li:ugcPost:6958394408673144832/?isInternal=true&viewAsMember=true Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. O...

Dustin Hayes is a hybrid installer with Clean Solar - the fastest-growing residential and commercial solar installation company in the San Jose, California area. We’ll be digging into Dustin’s experience installing solar for residential properties as well as his current efforts involving energy storage systems. Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of...

The West Texas Power Plant that Saved the World https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Power-Plant-Saved-World/dp/1682830934 Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual analytics suite with the ability to orchestrate solar management, construction, and operations work by people and...

Mike Williamson is the Director of Construction for Northeast Solar PV and Energy Storage for Ameresco. We'll be digging into how solar farms are constructed, the importance of battery energy storage systems, and what the future of the solar industry looks like. Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry...

More information on:  Babcock Ranch - https://babcockranch.com/ Urban Land Institute - https://uli.org/ Florida Green Building Coalition - https://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/ U.S. Green Building Council - https://www.usgbc.org/ Who's Raptor Maps?   Raptor Maps is a solar management platform at the intersection of AI and robotics. Our services combine the industry's most comprehensive visual...

Raptor Maps Cofounders Nikhil Vadhavkar and Eddie Obropta star as the feature guests of the first-ever Raptor Report podcast. This episode digs into the origin story of Raptor Maps and explores both how solar has evolved over the past decade and what the industry's future holds. Raptor Report is your new go-to source for all things solar. Each episode will highlight the latest trends and developme...