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 leadership, Sapan explores the realities behind hyperscale data centers, interconnection bottlenecks, transformer shortages, and the growing push for hybrid energy parks combining solar, storage, and gas generation. The conversation also dives into early-stage engineering assumptions, standardization versus flexibility, and why unresolved design decisions create costly “value leakage” during execution.
A thoughtful, technical, and timely discussion on the future of energy infrastructure in the AI era.