Reliability doesn’t come from a single component.

It comes from the engineering decisions made long before a system is installed.

In Episode 3 of Solar, Beyond the Datasheet, Green Frog Systems Founder and CTO David Wilson joins CEO Doug Bolzon for a deep dive into the technology behind modern solar infrastructure.

The conversation explores how solar lighting systems have evolved over the past 15 years, from early LED retrofits and basic controllers to advanced battery technology, remote monitoring, edge AI and intelligent power management.

Dave explains why reliability isn’t determined by a single component, but by how every part of the system works together. The discussion also looks ahead to the future of smart infrastructure, satellite communications, data-driven asset management and emerging opportunities across industries including mining, defence and critical infrastructure.

Topics include:

• The evolution of solar lighting technology
• Why controllers are often the most important component
• Advances in battery and energy storage systems
• Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Edge AI and intelligent infrastructure
• The role of data in improving reliability
• Future applications beyond lighting
• Opportunities in mining, defence and remote infrastructure

Hosted by Douglas Bolzon and David Wilson.