Soliverse | The Future of Solar

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Andres Anijalg, Co-Founder and CEO of Roofit. Solar, to unpack how one Estonian startup is shaking up the global solar game—by building solar roofs that people actually want on their homes. From humble beginnings in a back-corner booth at a local trade fair to powering rooftops in 29 countries, Roofit. Solar blends sle...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Dr. Rado Kopecek, Co-Founder of ISC Konstanz and one of the most influential figures in global photovoltaics, to unpack the technological, political, and industrial forces shaping the future of solar energy. With over 30 years in solar—from early research at Max Planck Institute to shaping industrial PV production stra...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with James Allston, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Orkestra, to explore how advanced software is revolutionizing the way commercial solar and battery projects are designed and optimized. James, a clean energy veteran with experience at Siemens, OVO Energy, Jemena, and as co-founder of Australia's Energy Efficiency Co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast , Peter sits down with Surya Potharaju , CEO of Arka Energy , to unpack how AI, smart platforms, and new business models are transforming residential and small commercial solar. Surya is a serial entrepreneur and product strategist with roots in the semiconductor world. As the driving force behind Arka360, he’s building a powerful software...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast , Peter sits down with Mo Horowitz , Chief Commercial Officer at Solargik , to explore the cutting edge of agrivoltaics, solar software, and dynamic land use. Mo brings 20+ years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and public policy — with past roles at BCG, Gartner, and CEB — and now leads global strategy at Solargik...

Send us Fan Mail I n this episode of the Soliverse podcast, Peter interviews Maksim Markevich, co-founder of Sunbim and PVFarm. They discuss Maksim's journey from structural engineering to solar innovation, the challenges faced in solar PV design, and the importance of collaboration in the industry. They explore the role of AI in enhancing design processes, the significance of understanding m...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Mohit/Enerdatics: Web : ⁠ enerdatics.com ⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaulmohit/⁠ Enerdatics Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enerdatics/posts/?feedView=all Enerdatics newsletter: https://www.enerdatics.com/get-exclusive-insights Connect with Solidclouds/Jordan:  Solidclouds’ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/solid-clouds/⁠ Solidclouds’...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Carla Coghen from Rated Power shares her journey from a being a law to the renewable energy sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation, transparency, and a strong company culture. She discusses the founding story of Rated Power, the role of AI in enhancing solar project design, and the critical need for investment in smart grids and battery storage. Car...

Send us Fan Mail Peter and Jordan discuss Solidclouds’ innovative services in the solar energy sector. Focus on drone technology and 3D modeling for solar projects. Solidclouds’ evolution and use of point clouds for precise site measurements. Importance of structural analysis in solar project development. Integration of AR and VR to improve project visualization and client engagement. Emphasis on...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Mohit Kaul from Enerdatics shares insights on the renewable energy sector, the role of AI in market intelligence, and the intricacies of the M&A process. He discusses the founding story of Enerdatics, emphasizing the importance of data and customer experience. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities in the industry Mohit and Pete...

Send us Fan Mail Miguel Galatas- Co-Founder - nTeaser - 00.30- 22.07 https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-galatas-perez-juez-096203175/ Shane Lebow - CEO - PV Complete - 22.21- 46.29 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-lebow-10a67a63/ Paul Grana -  Grana - Co-Founder - Folsom Labs(Helioscope) - 46.40 + https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgrana/ Support the show Thank you for listening to Soliverse | The Futu...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords Folsom Labs, Helioscope, solar software, PVSYST, market expansion, CAD, cloud-based tools, product development, acquisitions, solar industry Takeaways Folsom Labs was founded to address gaps in solar software. Helioscope emerged as a competitive alternative to PVSYST. User feedback is crucial for product development and feature prioritization. Sales and engineering teams...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we chat with Shane Lebow, CEO of PV Complete, about revolutionizing solar design. Shane shares his journey from finance to leading a solar software company, unveiling how PV Complete’s tools slash design time with AI and AutoCAD automation. From tackling permitting challenges to a seamless end-to-end workflow, we explore solar’s future, including the rise of batter...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Miguel Galatas discusses the innovative approaches nTeaser is taking in the renewable energy sector, particularly in energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He emphasizes the importance of passion in entrepreneurship, the digital transformation of the industry, and the founding story of nTeaser. Miguel shares insights on the challenges and lessons learned...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special recap episode, rounding up the best moments from last month’s conversations. You’ll hear a short clip from each guest, giving you a taste of their insights!  We’ve fine-tuned this format based on your feedback, keeping it sharp and straight to the point. Think of it as your solar-powered teaser—here to charge up your curiosity. If you like what you hear, full epi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stanislas shares the inspiring journey of Sitemark, a cutting-edge drone platform revolutionizing solar project management across the full lifecycle—from construction to operations. Discover how his passion for drones, extreme sports, and renewable energy sparked a company that’s now accelerating the global transition to solar power. Stanislas dives into Sitemark’...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of the Soliverse Podcast, we sit down with Orçun Başlak, a renewable energy trailblazer and Co-Founder of Solarian and pvX. With over 17 years in solar photovoltaics and contributions to 5.2 GW of projects worldwide, Orçun unpacks how simplicity powers pvX’s mission to streamline solar adoption through innovative software solutions. He shares his entrepreneurial journ...

Send us Fan Mail In the premiere episode of Soliverse, host Peter Pongracz welcomes Michael Zapf of Heliokraft to explore the cutting edge of solar engineering. Michael shares his journey from law to founding Heliokraft, a company delivering holistic, 360-degree energy solutions that go beyond panels—integrating solar, thermal storage, and AI-driven systems. The conversation spans Heliokraft’s inn...

Send us Fan Mail At Soliverse , we’re on a mission to bring deep, thought-provoking conversations to the solar industry. Hosted by Peter Pongracz, a seasoned expert in solar technology and software, Soliverse is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform for exploring the ideas, innovation, and challenges shaping the future of solar energy. Support the show Thank you for listening to Soliverse | The...