Are we doing enough to battle the aging of our solar assets and fix our supply chain as we push towards a renewable future?

Josh Fraughton, a renewable energy veteran, brings his take. With almost two decades of experience, he highlights the challenges and solutions in maintaining and repowering solar installations.

Expect to learn:
⚡ The vital importance of O&M in extending the lifespan and efficiency of solar assets
⚡ Josh's firsthand experience with the evolution of solar technology and the rise of repowering projects
⚡ How the industry is tackling the challenge of parts obsolescence and what this means for the future of solar energy
⚡ Strategies for repowering aging solar assets to boost their efficiency and output, ensuring a higher ROI
⚡ Insights into Josh's journey from starting as a solar technician to spearheading O&M and supply chain strategies for leading companies

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:31 Josh Fraughton
00:05:09 How Solar Is Operated and Maintained
00:14:04 What is Repowering Solar?
00:17:13 Josh's Career Trajectory
00:27:14 R7 Supply Founding Story
00:37:02 How O&M Works In Renewables
00:44:36 Hiring Problems in Solar
00:48:46 The Next Big Idea for O&M
00:54:27 Josh's BEST LESSONS and Advice From His Career
01:09:10 Conclusion

Connect with Josh Fraughton:
LinkedIn:   / josh-fraughton-84117550  

Check out Bedrok Consulting:
Website: https://bedrokconsulting.com/
LinkedIn:   / bedrok-consulting  


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