Energizing Tennessee

Episode 34: Making Solar Do More with Nick de Vries, CTO, Silicon Ranch


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Today, we’re speaking with Nick de Vries, Chief Technology Officer at Silicon Ranch, about the instrumental connection between solar power, agriculture, and economic development. 

This Nashville solar development company grew into a billion-dollar powerhouse for a reason.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Silicon Ranch being named #5 on TIME America's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026
  • The company's 2026 SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award for its CattleTracker system
  • How this technology is closing the gap between the industries of solar power and agriculture

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Energizing TennesseeBy The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council

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