Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Florenz from CPS America at Intersolar San Diego to explore the future of grid-scale battery storage and utility-scale solar solutions.

David shares his journey from residential solar to utility-scale projects and reveals why CPS's innovative modular battery design is changing the game for project owners and operators. Learn how their distributed architecture offers superior resiliency compared to traditional centralized systems, allowing for easier maintenance and minimal downtime when issues arise.

Key highlights from this episode:

• CPS's unique modular approach to grid-scale storage with 200 kW power conversion systems
• How distributed architecture improves project resiliency and simplifies operations & maintenance
• The advantages of CPS's integrated manufacturing approach (everything but the cell)
• Current market trends in grid-scale storage across California, Hawaii, and Texas
• Retrofitting opportunities for existing solar farms
• CPS's new 125 kW / 261 kWh C&I energy storage solution

Perfect for utility-scale developers, IPPs, project owners, and anyone interested in the future of renewable energy storage. David explains why modular design matters and how it impacts long-term project economics.

Press play to discover how CPS is shaping the future of grid-scale energy storage and learn about their comprehensive approach to solar + storage integration.

Connect with David Florenz: 

LinkedIn: David Florenz 

Email: [email protected]

Website: CPS America

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The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com