Probably True Solar Stories
Probably True Solar Stories delves into the world of solar energy through a unique blend of fiction, urban legends, and real-world solar facts. Hosted and written by Tor "Solar Fred" Valenza, a solar pro since 2009 and a former Hollywood screen and television writer, this series aims to entertain and educate listeners about solar technology, its impact on our lives, and the people behind the solar industry.
The podcast episodes are inspired by various genres, including "Solar Noir," action, comedy, fairy tales, and thrillers, showcasing the diverse ways solar energy is integrated into our pop culture and daily lives. Each episode not only tells fictional stories about solar tech, solar workers, and solar homeowners, but also includes a wealth of factual information about the solar industry.
The podcast also weaves in contemporary solar-related issues, such as solar politics, permitting, policies, and supply chain issues, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's challenges and advancements.
Probably True Solar Stories
Let's Get Married at RE+ in Vegas (Live from Las Vegas)
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, you’ll hear a live storytelling about two solar pros who decide to get married at a solar conference in Las Vegas. But when the wedding gets unexpectedly interrupted, the solar industry comes to the rescue.
Watch the live video performance here:
https://youtu.be/YyhWQi1d2ZE
True Solar Takeaways
- RE+ is the largest annual U.S. solar and renewable energy conference. It's held in various locations every year.
- Abby Hopper is the head of SEIA, the leading U.S. solar industry advocacy organization, and she was at this live reading and had that line.
- Solar Power International (SPI) was the old name for RE plus.
- Dean Solon is the founder and former CEO of Shoals Technology. Every year, Shoals throws a huge party at RE+. As the saying goes, what happens at the Shoals party stays at the Shoals party.
- BOS. stands for "Balance of Systems"
- NEC stands for the National Electric Code
- Vegas has had blackouts, but not during a solar conference. However, air conditioners running on high during a heatwave have caused blackouts.
- Load flexibility is complicated. Read this.
- EPC stands for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction. They're basically the solar installers.
- Solar developers can hire EPCs or sometimes they have their own EPC division.
- PE stands for Professional Engineer.
- AHJ stands for Authorities Having Jurisdiction. They're the various local organizations that deal with permitting for solar installations, large and small.
- KW stands for Kilowatts and kWh stands for Kilowatt-hours. Here's the difference.
- Interconnection is a difficult process of connecting solar projects to the grid.
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