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 and what can be done differently.
Drawing on decades of experience in manufacturing, solar, and energy infrastructure, Dean shares his perspective on product reliability, testing standards, repowering challenges, labor shortages, and the importance of designing systems for 30-plus years of performance, not just short-term success. The conversation explores integrated energy platforms, battery storage, predictive maintenance, and lessons learned from automotive manufacturing that could reshape the future of solar.
If reliability matters, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.