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Sounds of Solar Podcast

Jul 16, 2026

Every successful solar project begins long before the first panel is installed. It begins with survey.

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, EVS Project Manager-Survey Valerie Zurcher and Field Technician II-Survey Zachary Emerson explore one of the industry's most essential, yet often overlooked, disciplines. From...


Jun 22, 2026

What happens when the solar industry prioritizes cost over long-term reliability? In this episode of Sounds of Solar, hosts Christoph Bruhn and Prahalad Shivshankaran sit down with Create Energy Founder Dean Solon and Chief of Staff Joseph Fahrney to discuss why many of today's energy systems may not be built to last...


Jun 1, 2026

Minnesota has quietly become one of the nation's clean energy success stories, but what will it take to stay ahead?

This day, the Sounds of Solar team sits down with Gregg Mast, Executive Director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM), to explore the trends shaping the state's energy future. Drawing on insights from...


May 12, 2026

As AI-driven load growth reshapes the energy landscape, the pressure to deliver power faster has never been higher. In this episode of Sounds of Solar hosts sit down with Sapan Vyas of RWE to unpack what that means for renewable energy development at scale.

Drawing from 15 years across EPC, consulting, and owner-side...


Mar 25, 2026

Civil engineering decisions are made early, often quietly, yet they shape the trajectory of every solar project. In this episode, EVS Director of Civil Engineering Jeremy Schultz breaks down how site constraints, permitting realities, and stormwater design influence risk, cost, and constructability long before...