Live from the Gateway to Solar Conference: California Solarcoaster

10/08/24 • 46 min

Recording LIVE from the expo floor of MnSEIA's Gateway to Solar conference, the Sounds of Solar podcast hosts speak with MnSEIA Executive Director Logan O'Grady and Bernadette Del Chairo from California Solar & Storage Assoc. (CALSSA) as they 'pull back the curtain' around distributed solar energy, net metering, and the work and lessons learned between California and Minnesota agencies.

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Ep 36: Building the Backbone of Solar: A Deep Dive in Structural Engineering with Abby Reetz

Structural engineering and solar energy - an unlikely pairing? Not for Structural Engineering Manager Abby Reetz. In this episode, we uncover the hidden world of structural engineering in utility-scale solar projects. Abby shares her unexpected transition from traditional building design to the solar industry, offering a unique perspective on the engineering marvels behind massive solar farms, how PV foundations ground the solar revolution, designing for extremes, and striking the perfect balance between cost, efficiency, and longevity.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between structural engineering and sustainable energy. Discover how Abby and her team at EVS are building the backbone of our solar future, one foundation at a time.

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Ep 37: Minnesota's Road to 100% Clean Energy by 2040 with MN Representative Patty Acomb

Could Minnesota be the unexpected leader propelling the next wave of renewable energy and tech innovation? Join hosts Chris, Russell, and Prahalad, live from MnSEIA’s Gateway to Solar Conference, as they sit down with Minnesota Representative Patty Acomb to explore how groundbreaking policies are transforming Minnesota into a renewable energy powerhouse and attracting major tech companies. Discover how initiatives like the 100% Clean Energy by 2040 mandate, the establishment of the State Competitiveness Fund, and innovative permitting reforms are accelerating solar adoption and drawing hyperscale data centers from tech giants like Meta, Google, and Amazon to the North Star State.