Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Peter Oprysko, Key Accounts Manager at CPS America, the nation's leading three-phase string inverter manufacturer. Peter shares valuable insights on how string inverter technology is revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape across diverse applications - from community solar and commercial rooftops to data centers and utility-scale projects.

Peter discusses CPS America's commitment to customer service and collaborative partnerships, emphasizing how this approach helps drive innovation in product development. The conversation explores the rapidly expanding market for energy storage solutions, with Peter detailing CPS's comprehensive battery offerings ranging from commercial and industrial (C&I) applications to utility-scale installations.

The discussion highlights the critical role of energy resilience in today's climate-challenged environment, with compelling examples of how solar plus storage systems have maintained power through extreme weather events. Peter and Tim examine the economic benefits of energy independence and grid services that modern battery systems can provide.

We also delve into the broader energy transition, discussing how renewable technologies are being deployed to repower existing coal and gas power plants, and how string inverters enable solar deployment across challenging terrains. Peter shares insights about several innovative solar projects, including installations on mountainous sites and along abandoned railroad tracks.

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Listen to this episode to understand the remarkable versatility of modern solar technology, the importance of strong industry partnerships, and how companies like CPS America are making American energy dominance through clean power a tangible reality.

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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