The Sounds of Solar Podcast

Legendary explorer and environmental advocate Will Steger shares powerful stories from his groundbreaking expeditions, his eyewitness account of climate change, and his lifelong commitment to purpose-driven leadership. We explore the founding of the historic Antarctic Treaty efforts, the vision behind the Steger Center for leadership and innovation, and his outlook on renewable energy and the future of the human spirit. From crossing frozen continents to inspiring global change, Steger offers insights on resilience, community, and building a better world. Whether you're passionate about adventure, sustainability, or leadership, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, host Christoph Bruhn and co-hosts Russell Hamilton and Prahlad Shivshankar sit down with Michael Carlson, EVS' Director of Power Studies, to explore the evolving world of renewable energy. Michael shares insights from his extensive experience in wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), discussing the grid's shift from centralized to distributed generation.

Key topics include the challenges of interconnection, the role of protection coordination, and the potential of long-duration BESS to transform renewables into firm energy sources. Michael also highlights the need for grid upgrades, innovations in HVDC transmission, and emerging solar technologies.

Packed with technical insights and future-forward ideas, this episode is essential for renewable energy professionals and enthusiasts. Tune in and stay informed on the industry’s exciting evolution!

Welcome to another great season of The Sounds of Solar Podcast! Raj and Kyle are back with special guest Andy Kim, President of EVS, Inc, and we have big announcements including a huge first for one of our hosts. Of course, the main topic is Covid-19's impact on solar, for EVS, and the industry. Plus, we get a preview of the upcoming season. It's great to be back! Learn more about The Sounds of Solar here: https://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar/

Today we chat with the CEO and Executive Director of Fresh Energy, Michael Noble, on some of the incredible legislation that Fresh Energy pushed to open solar energy to Minnesota. Probably the most interesting is their vision for solar gardens as a refuge for species that need a safe and productive home. To get in contact with Michael, head here: https://fresh-energy.org/our-team/michael-noble/

And to keep up with the latest episodes of the Sounds of Solar, head here: https://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar

Today we welcome Noah Waterhouse. Noah is the Director of Civil Engineering at EVS. We'll cover why civil engineering is important to solar and battery storage projects, how much civil engineering for solar projects has changed in the last few years, and the importance of doing tracker grading and hydrology.

Reach out to Noah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-waterhouse-9b65b512/

Learn more about the Sounds of Solar Podcast: https://www.evs-eng.com/sounds-solar/