What if any solar installer had reliable, step-by-step installation guidance straight from any manufacturer?

Solar projects are custom-built each time, often with components from a range of OEMs. This means that installers (who are often working with equipment from a range of manufacturers) have to spend costly hours figuring out how to connect different solar technology on a per-project basis.

illu, led by co-founder Sierra Fan, offers a solution. illu is a software platform that allows manufacturers and installers to create custom processes to be followed by installers. This system eliminates the need for manufacturers to develop software from scratch and guides installers through system installations safely every time.

⚡Why illu won the American Made Solar Prize
⚡How Sierra went from financier at Morgan Stanley to successful entrapreneur.
⚡How illu made an impact on microgrids in Myanmar.
⚡Strategies for promoting sustainable technology adoption in emerging markets.
⚡The critical financing partnerships, and resources that made illu a success

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:58 What Problem Does illu Solve?
00:09:08 Why the Solar Industry Needs It's Own Software
00:16:08 illu's Business Model
00:21:38 Why OEM's Don't Build Their Own Software
00:26:46 Why illu Is So Highly Acclaimed
00:28:49 Founding illu (a GREAT story)
00:53:10 Getting Funding from the Department Of Energy and illu's Roadmap
01:01:33 Secrets to Hiring a Great Team
01:04:51 Advice For Getting into Renewable Energy
01:09:45 Book Recommendations
01:13:57 Future Energy Prediction

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