Is solar weatherproof? As extreme weather events become the norm, the solar industry faces the critical challenge of ensuring asset protection and grid reliability.

Nico Johnson sits down with Kevin Christy of Lightsource BP and his colleague Dave Martin to unpack how they're turning solar energy into a symbol of stability and efficiency when Mother Nature hits hard.

Expect to learn:

⚡ How Lightsource BP takes proactive measures to protect against extreme events like Winter Storm Uri
⚡ Exactly how reliable and resilient solar is in extreme weather
⚡ The impact of automation and digitalization on the future of solar operations and manufacturing
⚡ The role of solar in fortifying the grid against unpredictable weather events
⚡ Kevin Christy's take on the common misconceptions clouding the perception of renewable energy's reliability and efficiency

If you've argued with family and friends about the viability of solar but haven't had the data or vocabulary to back up your points, this episode is for you!

Connect with Kevin Christy:
LinkedIn:   / kchristy  

Connect with Dave Martin:
LinkedIn:   / davemartin18  

Check out Lightsource bp:
Website: https://lightsourcebp.com/
LinkedIn:   / lightsourcebp  
X:   / lightsourcebp  
YouTube:    / lightsourcesolar  
Instagram:   / lightsourcebp  

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:48 Interview Start
00:04:52 Winter Storm Uri
00:09:31 How to Anticipate and Solve for Extreme Weather Scenarios
00:14:49 Project Whiskeyball
00:17:20 How Insurance Works in Energy and Using Analytics to Improve
00:24:05 How Lightsource Approaches Innovation
00:34:00 How to Improve Efficiency and Costs in Renewables
00:39:05 Using AI in Solar
00:46:02 What Is the Future of Solar and Storage?

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