Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Joshua Feinberg, Founder of the Data Center Sales & Marketing Institute (DCSMI), to unpack the evolving sales landscape in energy, data centers, and clean tech. With 30 years in tech and energy marketing, Joshua shares hard-earned insights into how AI, buyer behavior, and workforce trends are forcing a full reset in how companies grow and scale. They discuss: 📉 Why B2B sales in energy and digital infrastruct...

Send us a text In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Genna Boyle, CCO at Gridcog, to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—forces shaping energy today: flexibility. As the grid gets more complex and congested, batteries, flexible loads, and smarter software are becoming essential to how we plan, build, and operate energy systems. Genna explains why traditional “solar vs storage” thinking is outdated, and how modeling entire energy ecosystems—across mark...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Marek Kubik—battery expert, energy futurist, and co-founder of Fluence—to explore what’s next for battery energy storage systems (BESS), AI in energy, and the clean tech infrastructure that will shape our net-zero future. With over 16 years in the industry, Marek unpacks what it really takes to scale energy storage, navigate market shifts, and stay ahead of the innovation curve. They discuss: 🔋 BESS as the Swiss Arm...

Send us a text In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Tim Montague, founder of Clean Power Hour and Clean Power Consulting, to unpack how AI, batteries, and grid modernization are reshaping the economics—and future—of solar. From LLMs and layoffs to data centers and microgrids, Tim explains why every solar company now needs an AI strategy—and why smart infrastructure beats hype every time. They discuss: 🤖 How AI is impacting jobs in solar (and beyond) 📉 Why solar...

Send us a text In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Joachim Rupp—solar veteran, investor, and advisor—to explore what’s really holding the clean energy transition back: fragmented systems, missing talent, and the absence of true end-to-end thinking. With two decades of experience across hardware, software, venture capital, and project development, Joachim shares why scaling solar in 2025 isn’t about the next shiny thing—it’s about connecting the dots across tech, t...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Guillaume Burstert, founder of Sunwise, who’s on a mission to replace diesel generators with plug-and-play solar containers—and bring power to over 300 million people across Africa. From sourcing solar components in China to scaling containerized mini-grids in Senegal and Tanzania, Guillaume shares how manufacturing clusters, local networks, and relentless iteration are helping build the future of energy—one villa...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Martin Lips, Chief Commercial Officer at Fusebox, to explore one of the most overlooked—and powerful—levers in Europe’s energy transition: flexibility. While everyone’s chasing more solar, more batteries, and more capacity, Fusebox is solving the real bottleneck—coordination. From demand response to on-site optimization and VPP control, Martin shares how smart software can turn Europe’s fragmented grid into a scal...

Send us a text In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Julia Wu and Anuj Saigal—co-founders of SparkHQ.ai, the AI startup tackling one of clean energy’s biggest pain points: permitting. With delays and cancellations killing up to 80% of solar projects, Spark is using large language models and real-world empathy to help developers build faster, smarter, and at scale. They discuss: 🧠 Why AI is essential to energy infrastructure—not just a nice-to-have 📍 How Spark he...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Trygve Mongstad, physicist and CEO of Over Easy Solar, to unpack how vertical, prefab solar units are reshaping the future of flat rooftops—and why it’s time we rethink what solar looks like. From prefab bifacial panels to ballast-free installs and green roof compatibility, Trygve shares how Over Easy is bringing simplicity, beauty, and smarter design to the solar industry—one flat roof at a time. They discuss: 🏗️...

Send us a text In this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Joachim Reinhardt, Co-Founder of Variate Energy, to explore the next frontier of utility-scale energy: building smarter, data-driven hybrid solar projects that actually meet demand—when it matters most. With the rise of AI, energy-hungry data centers, and congested grids, solar can no longer afford to “just produce.” Joachim breaks down how Variate’s platform helps developers design future-proof systems by combini...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Tom Bitting, Managing Director at Advantage Capital, to dive into the money behind solar—and how smart financing is now central to grid resilience, battery storage, and the future of U.S. competitiveness. As AI, data centers, and blackout risks collide with political uncertainty, Tom offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to actually build solar projects at scale—and why capital is now flowing to the countries t...

Send us a text On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Bethany Meban, Head of Communications at SolarPower Europe, to unpack the forces reshaping solar in Europe—from slowing growth to massive storage opportunities, policy shifts, and what's truly driving the next wave of clean energy. With solar forecasted to shrink for the first time in a decade, Bethany offers a brutally honest view into the EU market—plus powerful insights on how storage, smart grids, and manufactur...

Send us a text 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 sleek design with serious energy performance—and now they're taking it a step further with a purpose-bui...

Send us a text 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 strategies across Europe, China, and India—Rado offers rare insights into how the solar world really ...

Send us a text 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 Council, leads Orkestra’s mission to empower developers with cutting-edge feasibility modeling tools for...

Send us a text 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 platform that puts homeowners in control of their energy future. They discuss: ⚡ Why the future of...

Send us a text 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.com They discuss: ☀️ How to balance sunlight between crops and panels 🧠 Solargik’s smart trackers a...

Send us a text 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 market dynamics, and the future of solar energy integration. The conversation emphasizes the nee...

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Send us a text 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. Carla also highlights the significance of customer feedback, the challenges faced in the energy ...