The rapid growth of solar brings clear benefits - but also new risks. In episode 7 of PV UNplugged, we address how industry standards, regulations, and training can help shape reliability.

Hosts:

Guido Volberg

Andrea Kobsch

George Kelly

Tristan Erion-Lorico

Kathrin Theis

As solar moves into the terawatt age, sustainability and end-of-life strategies are becoming essential. In episode 6 of PV UNplugged, we explore why sustainability, durability, and social responsibility are central to long-term PV performance.

Hosts:

Olivier Haldi

Division Marketing Officer, Stäubli

Belén Vallejo Vargas

Jonathan Gifford

Head of Content, Climate Copy

Guests:

Jens van der Laan

Thomas Sauer

In this episode, we explore why material selection is one of the critical drivers of long-term PV performance and take a look at how advancements in polymers, metals, coatings, and material science have extended the lifetime of solar assets.

Hosts:

Eric Ast-Comoli

Global Head of OEM Business Renewable Energy, Stäubli

Jonathan Gifford

Head of Content, Climate Copy

Guests:

Lucie Garreau

EMEA Technical project manager for PV and industrial applications of Tedlar®, DuPont

Alessandro Anderlini

Head of Photovoltaic Division, Coveme

Dive into the conversations shaping the future of solar. Industry experts unpack the issues that matter most and help you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The conversation focuses on advanced monitoring, why traditional dashboards alone are no longer enough and how digital tools and smart technologies are transforming operations and maintenance.

Hosts:

Jonathan Gifford

Govinda Upadhyay

Jyoti Jain

Episode 3 of PV UNplugged dives into what it really takes to build assets that will perform reliably for over 25 years. Join us as we explore how designing for durability, backed by rigorous quality assurance and control, secures reliable performance and long-term returns.

Hosts:

Joerg Althaus

Madeleine Hill

Dricus de Rooij

Episode 2 of PV UNplugged explores the importance of quality and reliability in solar. Discover why even the smallest components impact safety and performance, the latest in O&M data collection and processing, and strategies for durability, risk management, and building investor confidence in today’s solar landscape.

Hosts:

Guests:

Adele Zhao

Will Hitchcock

In the first Episode of PV UNplugged, we dive into the pioneering days of solar. Join us as we explore early design choices, the first PV connectors, and how incremental improvements shaped the industry. 

Hosts:

Guest:

Renate Egan